Global Study Start-Up Leader — Clinical Trials (Hybrid)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave entitlements

Retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWor

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits—e.g

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions seeks a Study Start-Up Associate to drive site start-up and activation for clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities include preparing and submitting regulatory documents (CTA/ethics submissions), coordinating with sites, Ethics Committees/IRBs, and internal teams, and maintaining accurate submission records. A Bachelor's in Life Sciences and proven Start-Up experience are required; 2-3 days in-office per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Proven experience in Study Start-Up / Site Activation in a clinical research environment.
• Experience independently completing CTF 1, CTF 2 and CTF 3 submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regulatory documents (CTAs, ethics submissions).
• Coordinate with Ethics Committees/IRBs, Regulatory Authorities and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records of regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Support study teams in development of study documents (protocols, consent forms).
• Contribute to start-up meetings and timelines.

Skills

Study Start-Up

Site Activation

CTF submissions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

ICON Strategic Solutions seeks a Study Start-Up Associate to drive site start-up and activation for clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities include preparing and submitting regulatory documents (CTA/ethics submissions), coordinating with sites, Ethics Committees/IRBs, and internal teams, and maintaining accurate submission records. A Bachelor's in Life Sciences and proven Start-Up experience are required; 2-3 days in-office per week.