Global Site Activation Leader

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager, Global Study Leadership, to lead site activation activities across global clinical trials, collaborating with sponsors, sites and cross-functional teams to drive study start-up success. This role offers global exposure and leadership opportunities.

You will manage regulatory strategies, timelines, budgets, and contracts, mentor colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as part of a collaborative, AI-enabled workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading site identification, feasibility, regulatory submissions, ethics approvals 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

Site activation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager, Global Study Leadership, to lead site activation activities across global clinical trials, collaborating with sponsors, sites and cross-functional teams to drive study start-up success. This role offers global exposure and leadership opportunities.

You will manage regulatory strategies, timelines, budgets, and contracts, mentor colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as part of a collaborative, AI-enabled workplace.