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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Site Activation Partner facilitates the initiation of clinical trials by preparing regulatory documents and coordinating with stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals. They also support study teams in developing essential study documents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the start-up process.
Job details
Site Activation Partner - Canada At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide. As a Site Activation Partner at ICON, you will facilitate the initiation of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies. What You Will Do: Your role will involve delivering site start-up and activation work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Assisting in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents, such as clinical trial applications and ethics committee submissions. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and authorizations for study initiation. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of regulatory submissions and approvals. Supporting study teams in the development of study documents, including protocols, informed consent forms, and investigator brochures. Participating in study start-up meetings and providing input on regulatory requirements and timelines. Your Profile: You will bring relevant site start-up and activation experience, along with the following qualifications and skills. Required qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field. Previous experience in clinical research or regulatory affairs preferred, but Nt required. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 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
What you’ll do
The Site Activation Partner facilitates the initiation of clinical trials by preparing regulatory documents and coordinating with stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals. They also support study teams in developing essential study documents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the start-up process.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field. Previous experience in clinical research or regulatory affairs is preferred, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance related incentives
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement plans
- Pension plans
- Life assurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes
- Wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities
Listed skills
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Clinical research
- Regulatory affairs
- Site start-up
- Site activation
- Regulatory documentation
- Clinical trial applications
- Ethics committee submissions
- Stakeholder coordination
- Protocol development
- Informed consent forms
- Investigator brochures
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Communication
- Innovation
- Detail Oriented
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Organizational Skills
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communications
- Life Sciences
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Trials
- Regulatory Documents
- Informed Consent
- Regulatory Affairs
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Administrative
- Site Activation Lead
- Clinical Research Associate
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- Natural Sciences Managers
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