Manager, FSA

ICON plc

Manager, FSA overseeing site activation and feasibility assessments for clinical trials. Coordinating global teams for efficient project delivery and management.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams responsible for delivering high-quality feasibility assessments and efficient site activation for global clinical trials.
Coordinate site start-up and activation delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.
Manage FSA project teams to deliver country and site feasibility, start-up strategies, and activation activities in line with timelines and quality expectations.
Oversee the coordination of essential documents, regulatory and ethics submissions, and contract/start-up packages for assigned studies.
Review feasibility data, assumptions, and risks, and partner with stakeholders to develop mitigation plans and realistic start-up forecasts.
Monitor performance metrics for feasibility and site activation, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to FSA staff, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Significant experience in clinical research with a strong focus on feasibility, site selection, and study start-up.
Proven ability to manage projects or teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Strong analytical and planning skills, with experience interpreting feasibility data and operational metrics.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience.
Continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on quality, predictability, and operational excellence.
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)
Clinical Operations および Study Start-Up 領域における経験を有し、ラインマネジメント経験をお持ちの方、またはチームリードやプロジェクトマネジメントを通じた人材マネジメントのご経験のお持ちの方
サイト立ち上げ( Feasibility ~ Activation )の実務経験
複数タスクを管理できる能力をお持ちの方
チーム育成およびパフォーマンス向上を推進した経験
ビジネスレベルの英語力

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Feasibility Data AnalysisSite Activation StrategiesRegulatory SubmissionsOperational Metrics InterpretationContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsPlanning SkillsCollaborationAccountability