Senior Site Activation Lead - Poland, Warsaw
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are currently seeking a Senior Site Activation Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. The Site Activation Lead is responsible for ensuring the successful and timely activation of investigative sites to ensure that sites are activated in line with the study timelines and client expectations.
What You Will Be Doing:
Prepare/contribute to client and project specific site activation strategy and site activation plan and work cross-functionally to ensure that the sites and countries chosen optimize opportunities for successful delivery of the project for the benefit of the client and of ICON.
Ensure adequate oversight of project in terms of timely delivery of key timelines and that the impact of missed deliverables is understood by all key stakeholders.
Attend client calls, where required, and ensure that both the interests of the client and of ICON are robustly defended.
Solicit the engagement and contribution of key study stakeholders to ensure optimum performance and cross-collaboration.
Create and maintain an environment of "trusted partner" which allows successful delivery of site activation through clear and open dialogue and use of "best practice" communication.
Invoke lessons learned and define and use other strategies/tools as required to assure optimized delivery and client satisfaction.
Support sales preparation materials and calls including bid-defense and study kick-off meetings where required.
Oversee day-to-day delivery of all aspects of site activation in the projects assigned.
Ensure that each project has a site activation plan and that the study is being conducted in accordance with that plan and in an effective manner which meets sponsor timelines and expectations and is in compliance with ICON/client KPIs, ICON/client SOPs, reporting norms, appropriate regulations, and ICON's quality standards.
Ensure that tasks associated with substantial amendments during the site activation and maintenance phase of the clinical trial are being coordinated and reported to a high standard and to client satisfaction.
Ensure effective resource planning and allocation within projects assigned.
Work with relevant management to ensure effective utilization and recovery of site activation resources within projects assigned and that those resources are budgeted and contracted.
Effectively embrace and foster change with respect to process improvement initiatives across site activation.
Work closely with peers to ensure global consistency in the successful execution of site activation activities & services across the SSU function.
Ensure that study performance is objectively & systematically measured and reviewed on a regular basis & report status to relevant management.
Manage and escalate any significant variations to study budgets, identify out of scope activities, and ensure to input into change orders as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Your Profile:
Bachelor's degree or local equivalent in medicine, science, or equivalent.
Experience in oversight of study deliverables, ideally with proven experience in the oversight of site activation project phase and/or staff in a global/multi-regional environment & familiar with GCP requirements. In-depth experience within clinical research with experience in the Clinical studies regulatory environment and a leadership role.
Significant leadership and well-developed managerial skills demonstrating the following key competencies:
Critical thinker and solution-focused
Proactive & delivery focused
Client focused
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Proven decision-making capabilities, analytical and data focused
Team focused & collaborative
Excellent negotiation & relationship building skills
Excellent conflict management skills
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to successfully manage, positively interact and liaise successfully with all levels of staff at ICON, vendors, and clients.
Due to the nature of this position, it may be required for the employee to travel, including air travel. Therefore, dependent on the employee's location, the employee may be required to possess a valid driver's license.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. We offer very competitive salary packages and to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect the delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead. But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfill your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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