Senior Site Activation Manager (US/CANADA)

Job summary

Lead and oversee study start-up and site activation activities while serving as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget while managing site activation metrics and risks.

Job details

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research. Make an Impact as a Senior Site Activation Manager at Worldwide As a Senior Site Activation Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing clinical research by driving site activation strategies and study start-up activities across assigned therapeutic areas. Your expertise will help ensure sites are ready to initiate studies efficiently, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical trials that ultimately impact patient lives. In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as a key partner to sponsors, project teams, investigators, and cross-functional stakeholders. You'll oversee site activation deliverables, manage critical timelines, mitigate risks, and provide strategic guidance to ensure studies progress successfully and compliantly. You will also have the opportunity to influence operational excellence by mentoring team members, contributing to process improvements, and supporting business development initiatives through proposal and budget input. Where You'll Work This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in Remote. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones. What You'll Do Lead and oversee study start-up and site activation activities, serving as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure critical site activation milestones and deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Manage and analyze site activation metrics, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans to support study success. Partner with project teams to accelerate site qualification, selection, regulatory, and essential document collection activities. Communicate project status, timelines, risks, and outcomes to sponsors, project leadership, and internal stakeholders. Ensure site activation activities are accurately tracked, budgeted, and maintained in accordance with project requirements and change management processes. Contribute to proposals, budgets, bid defense activities, and other business development initiatives related to site activation. Coach and mentor Site Activation Managers while supporting the development of SOPs, best practices, and continuous process improvement efforts. Ensure compliance with ICH GCP, applicable regulations, SOPs, and study-specific requirements throughout the site activation lifecycle. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in a medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or related science field, or a two-year degree plus four years of clinical research experience. Seven or more years of CRO and/or pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Start-up Management, Project Management, and/or Site Management. Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Thorough understanding of site activation processes, clinical project planning and execution, and country- or region-specific regulatory requirements. Strong knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines, FDA/EU Clinical Trials Directives, and national regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, solve complex problems, and effectively manage risk in a fast-paced environment. Excellent collaboration, communication, mentoring, and stakeholder-management skills with experience working across global and cross-cultural teams. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Discover the Difference We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Explore additional opportunities on our careers page, visit http://www.worldwide.com/careers, or connect with us on LinkedIn. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation. The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates): United States of America - $107,000.00 - $213,000.00 The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage. Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

What you’ll do

Lead and oversee study start-up and site activation activities while serving as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget while managing site activation metrics and risks.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a science-related field or a two-year degree with four years of clinical research experience. Candidates must have seven or more years of CRO or pharmaceutical industry experience with a strong understanding of ICH GCP and regulatory requirements.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Site Activation
• Clinical Research
• Project Management
• Study Start-up
• Regulatory Compliance
• ICH GCP
• Risk Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Budget Management
• Process Improvement
• Mentoring
• Clinical Trials
• Operational Excellence
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Mentorship
• Change Management Processes
• Communication
• Management
• Timelines
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Influencing Skills
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Mitigation
• Biology
• Pharmaceuticals
• Accountability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Creativity
• Business Development
• Creative Thinking
• Labor Law
• Written English
• Regulatory Requirements
• Project Planning
• Complex Problem Solving
• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Startup Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Activation Manager
• Clinical Trial Manager
• Research and Development Managers
• Clinical Research Coordinators
• Natural Sciences Managers

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