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IQVIA

Global Site Activation Manager

IQVIA

. Lead study start-up activities across global, regional, and country-level programs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeCenturion • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading study start-up activities, managing regulatory strategies, and executing site activation management plans while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and clinical trial regulations. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and drive project outcomes in a global environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Site Activation ManagementRegulatory AffairsProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementClinical Trial Regulations

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Hard Skills
Site IdentificationFeasibility AssessmentProtocol AmendmentsRegulatory SubmissionsContract NegotiationRisk ManagementBudget ManagementTimeline ManagementProject Metrics MonitoringContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationNegotiation SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences
Industry Keywords
ICH-GCPClinical Trial RegulationsEthics ProcessesGlobal EnvironmentCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead study start-up activities across global, regional, and country-level programs
  • Lead site identification, feasibility, regulatory submissions, ethics approvals and site contracting
  • Develop and execute Site Activation Management Plans aligned to study strategy and objectives
  • Perform protocol amendments
  • Drive study start-up timelines and critical milestones
  • Manage regulatory strategies, approvals and essential study documentation
  • Negotiate contracts and regulatory documents while ensuring local and global compliance
  • Identify risks, resolve issues and implement mitigation plans
  • Build relationships with sponsors, sites, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Monitor project metrics, budgets, timelines and performance indicators
  • Provide project updates, reports, presentations and operational insights
  • Support proposal development, bid defence activities and customer engagement
  • Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field
  • Experience in site activation, study start-up, protocol amendments, regulatory affairs or clinical operations
  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial regulations, ethics processes and regulatory requirements
  • Experience managing timelines, budgets, risks and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead complex projects and drive outcomes in a global environment
  • Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working across cultures and geographies
  • Passion for innovation and leveraging technology to improve clinical trial delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Structured career development
  • Tailored training
  • Mentorship
  • Opportunities to grow across Site Activation, Clinical, Project Management, and Oversight roles
  • Collaborative culture
  • Flexible working environment
  • AI-enabled technologies
  • Global exposure
  • Strategic influence
  • Meaningful work
  • Clear career progression