Global Site Activation Leader: Accelerate Trial Startups

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager to lead study start-up activities across global programs. You will collaborate with sponsors, sites and cross-functional teams to drive activation timelines and regulatory approvals.

The role requires a Life Sciences degree and strong skills in communication, negotiation and project leadership to manage complex, multi-country trials and ensure timely patient enrollment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading complex, global, cross-functional projects.
• Ability to work across cultures and geographies.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory processes and trial conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead study start-up activities across global, regional, and country-level programs.
• Partner with sponsors, sites and stakeholders to accelerate patient enrollment.
• Develop and execute Site Activation Management Plans aligned to study strategy.
• Manage regulatory strategies, approvals, and essential study documentation.
• Monitor timelines, budgets and performance indicators; provide updates and insights.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Planning

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager to lead study start-up activities across global programs. You will collaborate with sponsors, sites and cross-functional teams to drive activation timelines and regulatory approvals.

The role requires a Life Sciences degree and strong skills in communication, negotiation and project leadership to manage complex, multi-country trials and ensure timely patient enrollment.