Global Site Activation Lead

IQVIA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager, Global Study Leadership to lead start-up activities for global clinical trials, coordinating with sponsors, sites and cross-functional teams to accelerate enrolment and delivery. You will manage timelines, regulatory submissions, site contracting and cross-border activities across regions.

Join a global team focused on innovation and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow across Site Activation, Clinical, Project Management and Oversight

Qualifications

• Experience in site activation, study start-up, protocol amendments, regulatory affairs or clinical operations.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial regulations, ethics processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing timelines, budgets, risks and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects and drive outcomes in a global environment.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working across cultures and geographies.
• Passion for innovation and leveraging technology to improve clinical trial delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading site identification, feasibility, regulatory submissions and site contracting.
• Developing and executing Site Activation Management Plans aligned to study strategy and objectives.
• Performing protocol amendments.
• Driving study start-up timelines and critical milestones.
• Managing regulatory strategies, approvals and essential study documentation.
• Negotiating contracts and regulatory documents while ensuring local and global compliance.
• Identifying risks, resolving issues and implementing mitigation plans.
• Building strong relationships with sponsors, sites, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitoring project metrics, budgets, timelines and performance indicators.
• Providing project updates, reports, presentations and operational insights.
• Supporting proposal development, bid defence activities and customer engagement.
• Mentoring colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Planning

Organization

Problem solving

Timeline management

Budget management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager, Global Study Leadership to lead start-up activities for global clinical trials, coordinating with sponsors, sites and cross-functional teams to accelerate enrolment and delivery. You will manage timelines, regulatory submissions, site contracting and cross-border activities across regions.

Join a global team focused on innovation and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow across Site Activation, Clinical, Project Management and Oversight