Senior Site Activation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +45 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the initiation and activation of sites for assigned clinical research projects.

• Act as the main point of contact and accountability for site activation deliverables, timelines, and overall project performance.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that critical path activities are executed on schedule and within budget.

• Oversee site identification, qualification, collection of essential documents, regulatory submissions, and contract advancement activities.

• Evaluate project risks, formulate mitigation strategies, and proactively escalate issues as necessary.

• Monitor, analyze, and report on site activation metrics, milestones, and project progress to sponsors and internal stakeholders.

• Create and maintain site activation plans.

• Ensure that work scope and budgets accurately reflect the requirements of the study.

• Contribute to proposals, budgets, bid defense activities, and business development efforts.

• Provide coaching and mentoring to Site Activation Managers.

• Facilitate process improvements, the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the implementation of best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or another related scientific discipline; or a two-year degree combined with four years of clinical research experience.

• At least seven years of experience in the CRO or pharmaceutical industry, ideally in start-up management, project management, site management, or similar clinical research roles.

• Exceptional leadership, project management, planning, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

• Capability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

• Comprehensive understanding of clinical trial start-up, site activation processes, clinical project execution, and overall project planning.

• Familiarity with ICH GCP guidelines and relevant FDA, EU, and national clinical trial regulations.

• Proficiency in collaborating effectively across global and cross-functional teams.

• Strong cross-cultural communication skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other digital systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package based on location.

• An inclusive and equitable workplace.

• Equal employment opportunities.

• Opportunities for learning and professional growth.

• A collaborative and inclusive environment.