Site Activation Manager

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Serve as the primary point of communication and accountability for study start-up and maintenance activities on assigned projects .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Site Activation Management and Project Coordination within the CRO/pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills to ensure timely project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

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Site Activation ManagementProject ManagementCross-Cultural CommunicationLeadership SkillsClinical Research Experience

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Hard Skills

Site QualificationSite SelectionProject TrackingData AnalysisBudget Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingOrganizational ManagementCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaceutical IndustryClinical Research AssociateRegulatory AffairsFeasibility Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of communication and accountability for study start-up and maintenance activities on assigned projects
Oversee project activities of functional groups involved in site activation to ensure critical path activities are completed on-time and within budget
Ensure accurate compilation, management, tracking, and analysis of site activation activities in a timely manner
Support feasibility and/or site identification activities as needed
Work closely with assigned team members to expedite the Site Qualification and Selection process
Communicate Site Activation & Regulatory project status to the Sponsor, GPL/CPM, and project team
Partner with Commercial and Therapeutic Area Leadership to translate business priorities into integrated marketing initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum four-year college curriculum with a major concentration in medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or other related science OR two-year college curriculum or equivalent education / training (nursing degree or equivalent life science degree) and experience within clinical research (e.g. CRA, Reg Affairs)
Minimum of 4 years CRO/pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Start-up Management, Project Management, and/or Site Management experience
Proficient in cross-cultural communication
Proficient in both spoken and written English
Strong leadership and organizational management skills in planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and critiquing
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently and proactively identify and solve problems
Ability to provide experience and input into initiatives relating to interacting with sites and/or customers
Ability to motivate, lead and engage a team
Strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and changing environment
Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely present information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Transparent compensation and pay equity
Inclusive and equitable workplace