Associate Site Activation Manager

IQVIA

Associate Global Site Activation Manager overseeing site activation for clinical trials. Leading country operations teams to ensure timely client commitments and execution of global activation strategies.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participation of pre award and big defense meeting activities providing start up expertise input for the project strategy.
Upon award, develop the site activation delivery strategy according to project scope and specifics, indicating the activation projection for sites in diverse countries, site identification, regulatory, contract and start up elements’ timelines.
Oversee the execution of global site activation strategy, focusing in delivering sites in the agreed timeline, budget and within scope, pro-actively identifying and addressing risks.
Communication with client, project team members and local regulatory specialists on study sites status, activation projections, risks, and opportunities to secure the activation strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field.
At least 5 - 7 years global experience in a clinical research environment.
Strong leadership competencies to lead projects and multi-cultural teams.
Project ownership controlling delivery on time, within scope and controlling budget.
Demonstrable experience working on multiple projects or clients balancing competing priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate and challenge decisions.
Proven ability to work through others to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics on complex projects.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and sponsors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Global team events

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchproject managementsite activation strategyrisk managementbudget controltimeline managementregulatory compliancecontract managementproject strategy developmentsite identification

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationteam collaborationrelationship buildingproblem-solvingprioritizationmulticultural team managementdecision-makingresults-oriented

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences