Senior Site Activation Coordinator

IQVIA; Remote; ZAR 150 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Site Activation Coordinator in Centurion, South Africa. This role involves supporting essential activities for clinical trial sites, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing documentation. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences and at least 1 year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. This position offers both entry-level and senior opportunities, fostering career growth in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in healthcare or a similar environment.
• Candidates with more experience in site activation will be considered for the Senior position.

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility assessments and site activation tasks for assigned studies.
• Collaborate with Site Activation Managers and Project Management teams.
• Prepare and track essential study documentation.
• Review documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate information across internal systems.

Skills

Excellent MS Office skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field

Job description

Overview

Centurion, South Africa | Full time | Home-based | R1526172
Site Activation Coordinator / Senior Site Activation Coordinator
Country Site Activation – CSA
Entry-Level & Senior Opportunities Available

South Africa

Shape the Future of Patient Health

At IQVIA, we’re united by one mission: to improve patient outcomes around the world. Our Global Site Activation community—over 2,000 strong—plays a critical role in bringing clinical trials to life. By activating sites efficiently, accurately, and with exceptional quality, we help ensure patients gain access to safe, effective, and innovative treatments. Our focus is simple: Always Impatient for the Patient. We’re looking for people who share that passion.

About the Role

We’re recruiting for both Entry-Level and Senior Site Activation Coordinator positions. Your level will be determined based on your experience, capability, and career trajectory. As a Site Activation Coordinator, you will support essential country-level activities that enable clinical trial sites to begin operations. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage study documentation, ensure compliance, and help drive the timely activation of investigative sites. This is a great opportunity to build or accelerate your career in clinical research within a global, innovative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support feasibility assessments, site activation tasks, and selected maintenance activities for assigned studies
• Work closely with Site Activation Managers, Project Management teams, and other internal stakeholders
• Prepare, review, track, and follow up on essential study documentation, including:
  • Feasibility questionnaires
  • CDAs
  • Regulatory and ethics submissions
  • Informed Consent Forms
  • Investigator Pack documentation
• Review documents for completeness, consistency, and accuracy
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information across internal systems, trackers, databases, and project plans
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with local regulations, global SOPs, and study requirements

What We’re Looking For

You may qualify for either the entry-level or senior role depending on your experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of work experience; preferably in healthcare or a similar environment
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Candidates with more experience in site activation or broader clinical research responsibilities will be considered for the Senior Site Activation Coordinator position.

Why IQVIA?

When you join IQVIA, you join a global organisation at the forefront of healthcare innovation. You’ll benefit from:

• Global reach: Work with colleagues across 141 locations
• Scientific breadth: Exposure to 21 Therapeutic Areas
• Career variety: Opportunities to support diverse studies and complex projects
• Innovation: Access to cutting-edge technologies and digital solutions
• Collaboration: A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Career growth: The ability to own your development and explore multiple career paths

Unleash Your Potential

At IQVIA, you’ll be part of a culture built on innovation, learning, and meaningful impact. Every day, you’ll help advance healthcare—and make a difference for patients worldwide.

Ready to shape the future of clinical research?

Join us and help create a healthier world.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.