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ICON plc

Senior Study Start Up Associate

ICON plc

. Lead site start-up and activation tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical study start-up processes, including site activation, regulatory submissions, and contract negotiations, while ensuring quality and continuous improvement. Proficient in collaborating with project teams and providing guidance on study-related documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Study Start-UpRegulatory SubmissionsContract NegotiationSite ActivationFluency in English and Local Language

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Hard Skills
Feasibility AssessmentSite IdentificationMaster and Country Specific Subject Information SheetsInformed Consent FormsStudy Start-Up Activities
Industry Keywords
Medical BackgroundScience BackgroundStudy Start-Up TeamQuality ImprovementTravel Willingness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead site start-up and activation tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
  • Conduct feasibility assessments and site identification
  • Negotiate site contracts and perform other critical study start-up activities
  • Provide expertise to Study Start Up team leads and project teams
  • Prepare and coordinate submissions to regulatory, ethics, and other relevant bodies
  • Contribute to the development, finalization, and review of Master and Country Specific Subject Information Sheets/Informed Consent Forms
  • Support the Study Start Up Team Lead in developing and executing the plan for country and site distribution

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Bachelor's degree or local equivalent and/or appropriate experience from the Medical/science background and/or discipline
  • At least 3 years of experience or understanding of clinical study start-up requirements and activities
  • Fluency in the local language and English is essential
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)
  • Legal right to work in Germany

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