Senior Project Manager, Feasibility Site Activation

ICON plc

. Plan and manage Feasibility and Site Activation activities for assigned clinical studies .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, PeruSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing feasibility and site activation activities for clinical studies, with a strong focus on project planning, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to track project timelines and KPIs while ensuring quality deliverables and process improvements.

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Clinical Research ManagementSite Start-Up ExperienceProject Planning and CoordinationRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeStakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Feasibility AssessmentSite ActivationProject ManagementTimeline TrackingKPI Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedProactive ApproachCustomer Satisfaction Commitment

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesHealthcareEthics SubmissionsRegulatory SubmissionsContractual Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and manage Feasibility and Site Activation activities for assigned clinical studies
Oversee site start-up and activation workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations
Develop and manage FSA project plans, timelines, and deliverables for assigned studies
Coordinate feasibility assessments, country and site recommendations, and start-up strategies with functional experts
Oversee essential document collection, ethics and regulatory submissions, and site activation milestones
Track progress against timelines and KPIs, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans
Serve as the primary FSA contact for internal teams and customers on study-level start-up matters
Contribute to process improvement and best practice sharing within the FSA project management team
Develop the team and manage competing priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Solid site start-up and activation experience
Strong experience in clinical research with a focus on feasibility, site activation, or start-up project management
Proven ability to manage project plans, timelines, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of regulatory, ethics, and contractual requirements affecting study start-up
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented and proactive, with a commitment to quality, predictability, and customer satisfaction
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits

Comp & perks

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