Senior Site Activation Specialist, ICF Lead
Location: South Africa, Slovakia, Serbia, Bulgaria
Work Model: Hybrid or HomebasedJob Overview

The Senior Site Activation Specialist, ICF Lead performs country-level Site Activation (SA) activities in compliance with applicable local and international regulations, IQVIA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), project requirements, and contractual or budgetary guidelines.

This role is a senior individual contributor position, operating under moderate supervision, with responsibility for managing key start-up deliverables and providing local and regional expertise. The role also contributes to continuous improvement by making recommendations to enhance processes, systems, and operational effectiveness within Site Activation.

Essential FunctionsUnder general supervision, act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for assigned studies, collaborating with investigative sites, Site Activation Managers (SAMs), Project Management teams, and other internal stakeholdersEnsure compliance with local regulations, SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), quality standards, and agreed project timelinesPerform feasibility assessments, site identification, study start-up, and site activation activities in line with regional regulatory requirementsPrepare, review, and distribute site documentation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelinessMaintain accurate and up-to-date information in internal systems, databases, and tracking toolsReview site performance metrics and provide insights and feedback to managementReview, establish, and align on project plans and timelines, ensuring monitoring measures and contingency plans are implemented when neededCommunicate completion of feasibility, site identification, regulatory, and contractual milestones to relevant project team membersReview, track, and follow up on the progress, approval, and execution of study documents, including:Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)Site Information Forms (SIFs)Regulatory and ethics submissionsInformed Consent Forms (ICFs)Investigator Packs (IPs) and IP release documentationProvide local regulatory and operational expertise to SAMs and project teams during start-up and throughout study executionPerform quality control reviews of documentation received from investigative sitesMaintain limited and appropriate direct sponsor contact for specific initiatives, as requiredQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field (required)Minimum of 5 years of clinical research or relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceAt least 1 year of experience in a leadership or lead role within clinical research, study start-up, or site activationStrong understanding of country-specific regulatory requirements within one or more of the listed locationsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work cross-functionallyStrong communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindsetWhy Join IQVIA

At IQVIA, you will be part of a global organization focused on advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to impactful studies across multiple regions.

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

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