Site Activation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Singapore.

📋 Description

• Oversee study start-up and site activation processes for assigned projects, serving as the main point of contact and accountability.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure that site activation milestones are achieved on schedule, within the defined scope, and budget.

• Facilitate the collection, tracking, analysis, and management of critical study documentation and site activation deliverables.

• Assist in site qualification, selection, feasibility, and identification activities.

• Provide updates on project status, potential risks, and key developments to sponsors, project leadership, and internal stakeholders.

• Create risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

• Oversee budgets, monitor out-of-scope activities, and assist with change order processes.

• Define and analyze site activation metrics and KPIs to enhance performance and implement corrective measures.

• Engage in process improvement initiatives, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), facilitate training efforts, and support business development activities, including proposals and bid defense.

• Collaborate with global teams operating across various time zones.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or related science field, or equivalent education/training paired with relevant clinical research experience.

• At least 4 years of experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical setting, ideally within Start-up Management, Project Management, or Site Management.

• Strong comprehension of clinical trial start-up activities, regulatory frameworks, and global clinical research operations.

• Familiarity with ICH GCP guidelines, FDA/EU Clinical Trial Directives, and relevant national regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated project management, organizational, and leadership abilities.

• Capability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

• Bachelor’s degree alternative: equivalent education/training combined with relevant clinical research experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Collaborative and supportive teams.

• Accessible, hands-on leaders.

• Equal employment opportunities.

• Professional opportunities to influence processes, support operational excellence, and contribute to process improvement, SOP development, training, and business development initiatives.