Senior Site Management Associate

ICON plc

. Oversee day-to-day site management activities, ensuring clinical trial sites comply with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and timelines .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in site management and clinical operations, ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Possesses strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills to manage multiple clinical trial sites efficiently.

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Site ManagementClinical OperationsGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Regulatory RequirementsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ProcessesSite InitiationMonitoring VisitsClose-Out ActivitiesSite Performance Updates

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchSite Management DocumentationData CollectionRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day site management activities, ensuring clinical trial sites comply with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and timelines
Collaborate with site staff and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, monitor progress, and ensure timely data collection and reporting
Assist with site initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior site management staff
Prepare and maintain site management documentation, including site reports, communications, and site performance updates
Lead clinical research tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, clinical research, or a related field
Extensive experience in site management, clinical operations, or monitoring within the clinical research industry
Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites and timelines
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and maintaining strong site relationships
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)
Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
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