Global Site Start Up Lead – FSP

Parexel

Global Site Start Up Lead overseeing site activation for clinical trials at Parexel. Responsible for developing strategies and ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulations.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial site activation and management, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, project management, and effective communication. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and optimize site selection strategies while maintaining data-driven decision-making.

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Clinical Trial ManagementSite Activation StrategyRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Drug Development ProcessSite Start-Up ActivitiesData AnalysisStudy Metrics TrackingOperational Strategic Direction

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsEffective CommunicationInfluencing SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Trial Management Systems (CTMS)Trial Master File (TMF)Microsoft Applications

Industry Keywords

ICH GuidelinesGCP GuidelinesRegulatory GuidelinesCross-Functional CollaborationSite Selection Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for the global execution of site activation for assigned clinical trials
Develop the site start-up strategy for each study
Oversees the tracking and analysis of study metrics
Advocate for optimized site selection strategies
Ensure comprehensive and compliant documentation of site start-up materials
Partner with cross functional and CRO partners
Monitor and maintain country intelligence data
Support regulatory submissions as needed
Lead and oversee all aspects of site start-up activities
Serve as the subject matter expert for essential site documents
Represent SSU on cross-functional teams
Recommend and participate in cross functional and department process improvements
May require up to 25% travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of experience
Demonstrated interpersonal & leadership skills
Ability to understand and implement operational strategic direction
A data-driven approach
Effective communication skills via verbal, written and presentation abilities
Proactive and self-disciplined
Ability to influence and negotiate
Experience in the clinical drug development process
Demonstrated vendor management experience
Technical proficiency in trial management systems (CTMS, TMF) and MS applications
Knowledge of ICH/GCP and regulatory guidelines/directives
Effective project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Professional development opportunities