Site Activation Manager

Syneos Health

. Collaborate with Business Development, Alliance Management, Contracts and Proposals Development, SSU Country Managers, Project Management, Clinical, Data Management and Medical Writing .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLuzern • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trial start-up processes, regulatory activities, and project timelines while ensuring compliance with ICH GCP standards. Proficient in vendor management, budget oversight, and effective communication in both German and English.

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Clinical Trial Start-Up ProcessesRegulatory Activities ManagementProject Management ExperienceFluency in German and EnglishVendor Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ProcessRegulatory PathwaysProject Scope ManagementBudget OversightRisk MitigationClinical ProtocolsSubmission Documents PreparationQuality ReviewTimeline DevelopmentData Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsNegotiating SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeHigher Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

ICH GCPSwiss SubmissionsClinical Trial AgreementsSubject Information SheetsInformed Consent FormsTrial Master FilePatient EnrollmentSite Start-Up IssuesAmendment SubmissionsSSU Change Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Business Development, Alliance Management, Contracts and Proposals Development, SSU Country Managers, Project Management, Clinical, Data Management and Medical Writing
Identify and evaluate Site Start-Up issues, regulatory pathways, patient enrollment matters and complex data
Ensure project deliverables meet internal and customer expectations
Develop and maintain customer relationships
Provide oversight of project start-up deliverables and life-cycle maintenance activities
Oversee regulatory activities, amendment submissions, communications with authorities and ethics committees, and import/export license extensions
Oversee executed amended clinical trial agreements and investigator budgets
Manage overall SSU timelines following site activation
Update plans according to SOPs and sponsor-scoped processes
Develop and manage integrated timelines and report weekly progress
Prepare and present SSU strategy and status at client meetings
Review SSU budgets and take corrective measures to maintain profitability
Manage project scope, timelines, resources and budgets
Track out-of-scope work until assignment to backlog
Prepare core submission documents and clinical trial application dossiers for amendments
Perform Regulatory Impact Assessments and oversee risk mitigation
Assist with updates to master Subject Information Sheets and Informed Consent Forms
Oversee collation, quality review and submission of country-specific applications
Contribute to SSU change initiatives
Ensure relevant documents are submitted to the Trial Master File

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree; Higher Degree Preferred
Excellent understanding of clinical trial process across Phases II-IV and ICH GCP
Good understanding of clinical protocols and associated study specifications
Excellent understanding of clinical trial start-up processes
Experience in Swiss submissions
Project management experience in a fast-paced environment
Good vendor management skills
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple projects
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Fluency in German and English
Quality-driven in all managed activities
Strong negotiating skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to provide quality feedback and guidance to peers
Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Two days per week in the Luzern office
Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%)