**Senior Site Activation Specialist** **Location:** Madrid or Barcelona, Spain **Work Model:** Hybrid **Job Description Summary** We are seeking a **Senior Site Activation Specialist** to support country-level Site Activation (SA) activities. This role is responsible for ensuring site start-up and activation processes are executed in compliance with applicable local and international regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), project requirements, and contractual or budgetary guidelines. This is a developing professional individual contributor role, working under moderate supervision. The Senior Site Activation Specialist is expected to proactively identify opportunities to improve systems and processes, helping to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the site activation function. **Job Overview** The Senior Site Activation Specialist performs a wide range of site activation and maintenance activities at a country level. The problems encountered are generally well-defined and may require understanding of broader operational issues, though they are not highly complex. The role includes close collaboration with cross-functional teams and, on occasion, direct interaction with sponsors. **Essential Functions** + Serve as the **Single Point of Contact (SPOC)** for assigned studies, acting as a liaison between investigative sites, the Site Activation Manager (SAM), Project Management teams, and other internal departments, under general supervision. + Ensure adherence to **SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), quality standards, and project timelines** for all assigned deliverables. + Perform **feasibility, site identification, start-up, and site activation activities** in accordance with applicable regulations, SOPs, and WIs. + Prepare site-related documentation and review all documents for **completeness, accuracy, and quality** . + Distribute completed documents to investigative sites and internal project team members. + Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in **internal systems, databases, and tracking tools** . + Review site performance metrics and provide **feedback and insights to management** . + Review, establish, and agree on **project plans and timelines** , ensuring appropriate monitoring measures are in place and implementing contingency plans when required. + Communicate completion status of **feasibility, site identification, regulatory, and contractual documents** to relevant team members. + Track, follow up, and support the **approval and execution** of key documents, including: + Questionnaires + CDA/SIF + Regulatory and ethics submissions + Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) + Investigator Pack (IP) release documentation + Provide **local regulatory and operational expertise** to SAMs and project teams during both initial planning and ongoing project execution. + Perform **quality control checks** on documentation provided by investigative sites. + Participate in **direct sponsor interactions** on specific initiatives, as required. **Qualifications** **Education** + Bachelor’s Degree in **Life Sciences or a related field** (required) + Spanish Native & English proficiency **Experience** + Minimum of **3 years of clinical research or relevant industry experience** , or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (required) + At least **3 years of clinical research experience** , including **1 year in a leadership or coordination capacity** (required) 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. At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled