Site Activation Manager, Sponsor Facing

IQVIA

Madrid, Spain +5 more Onsite Clinical Operations

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Site Activation Manager (Global)

Sponsor Facing

Homebased

Job Overview

Lead and manage the strategic, operational, and financial delivery of Site Activation activities across assigned studies and regions. This role is responsible for accelerating site activation to support timely patient enrollment, including Site Identification and Selection, Ethics and Regulatory submissions, and Site Contracting in line with sponsor and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and project management for global or multi-regional Site Activation activities.
Lead start-up delivery (pre-award through activation) and lifecycle maintenance in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
Develop and execute the Site Activation Management Plan aligned with study strategy and scope of work.
Collaborate with internal teams, regions, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient study start-up execution.
Oversee regulatory submissions, approvals, contracts, and essential document processes.
Assess regulatory landscapes and contribute to regulatory intelligence and strategy.
Identify risks and propose practical solutions to support study delivery and bid processes.
Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and maintenance of project systems, timelines, and documentation.
Support business development, including bid defense and client engagement activities.
Mentor and coach team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and support customer-facing activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in clinical research, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
Proven international project experience across multiple regions.
Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead through others and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Leadership and team development
Regulatory and clinical trial expertise
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Quality and compliance focus

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.