About this role
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
We are currently seeking a Site Specialist II to join our diverse and dynamic Site Activation team at ICON. In this role, you will play a meaningful part in bringing clinical research to life by supporting investigator sites across the Nordic region (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland).
As a Site Specialist II at ICON, you will be at the heart of study start-up, ensuring essential documentation and site activation activities are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong sense of partnership. Your work will directly contribute to accelerating the delivery of innovative medicines to patients worldwide.
What You Will Be Doing:
Coordinating site-level document collection, review, and maintenance, ensuring accuracy and compliance for assigned sites or studies.
Acting as an operational liaison for site staff on documentation, systems, and process-related questions.
Maintaining up-to-date site status, metrics, and key milestones in clinical trial management tools.
Supporting planning and logistics for site meetings, investigator meetings, and monitoring visits.
Identifying opportunities to streamline site workflows and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
Providing guidance to Site Specialist I or junior colleagues, sharing best practices and supporting their development.
Your Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Relevant experience in site support, clinical administration, or similar roles within CRO, pharma, or healthcare.
Good understanding of clinical trial processes, GCP, and site documentation requirements.
Fluency in English and at least one Nordic language (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, or Finnish); additional Nordic languages are an advantage.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Clear and confident communication skills, with a collaborative and site-centric mindset.
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
About ICON plc
Global contract research organization providing outsourced clinical development services. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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