Study Start Up Lead

Rho

Study Start Up Lead overseeing study activations in a remote setting for Rho, a clinical research organization. Collaboration with project managers to ensure timely site activations and regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the study start up process through site activation, working with Project Manager and Clinical Trial Lead to ensure timely site activations
Participate in Sponsor meetings with respect to study start up, including endorsement of the SSU Operational Targets & mitigation of delivery risks, establishing client expectations for delivery, communication, reporting, and metrics
Partner closely with both Functional Leads and SSU Team Members to proactively identify study start up related issues
Ensure that relevant systems are maintained and up to date to analyze study start-up progress metrics against targets/timelines (at a project/country/site level)
Provide operational oversight to SSU Associates on assigned projects
Responsible for all submissions and obtaining approval from IRB/ECs (incl CTIS Part 2 package);
May be responsible for submissions to Regulatory Authorities in non-EU countries (ex. UK, Georgia, South Africa etc)
Coordinate feasibility efforts and work together with Clinical Team Leads on site identification
Identify the Site Essential Document (SED) packet elements required, agree with relevant internal staff, track the completion and upload of documents, and communicate with all parties (e.g., Sponsor, Site Staff, Internal Staff) the status of documents; participate as the SED Reviewer as necessary
Coordinate and develop the Start Up approach for IRB/EC approval at specified regional levels, including country level approval, and provide oversight of specific activities from SSU Team Members
Partner with Clinical Team Leads and the client to identify requirements for the Site Initiation Visit (SIV) and Site Activation
Coordinate the informed consent form (ICF) development, including the review, negotiation and approval with relevant internal and external parties
Support business development with proposal preparation and review and bid defense efforts
Coordinate site budget development, including the review, negotiation and approval with relevant internal and external parties.
Coordinate site contract negotiation process
Develop country/site-specific startup timelines and strategies and oversee startup activities in the country
Facilitate cooperation between cross-functional teams regarding startup activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of industry experience, including 2+ years of study start up leading experience or equivalent
Demonstrated ability in the leadership of a team of individuals in study start-up
Knowledge of applicable international regulatory requirements and guidelines (i.e., ICH-GCP, and/ or EU-Directives)
Strong knowledge of Regulatory and Central/Local ethic submission processes for assigned countries
Strategic and creative risk management and contingency planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study personnel, internal and sponsor team members
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Strategic and tactical thinking skills
Client-focused action-oriented approach to work
Ability to work independently, prioritize and work with a matrix team environment is essential
Positive attitude and ability to interact with all levels of staff to coordinate and execute study activities
Strong presentation skills
Global start up experience is preferred
Proficient computer and internet skills, including working knowledge of MS-office applications, such as MS Outlook, Word and Excel
Expected required travel 10% on average

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Manage the study start up process through site activation, working with Project Manager and Clinical Trial Lead to ensure timely site activations
Participate in Sponsor meetings with respect to study start up, including endorsement of the SSU Operational Targets & mitigation of delivery risks, establishing client expectations for delivery, communication, reporting, and metrics
Partner closely with both Functional Leads and SSU Team Members to proactively identify study start up related issues
Ensure that relevant systems are maintained and up to date to analyze study start-up progress metrics against targets/timelines (at a project/country/site level)
Provide operational oversight to SSU Associates on assigned projects
Responsible for all submissions and obtaining approval from IRB/ECs (incl CTIS Part 2 package);
May be responsible for submissions to Regulatory Authorities in non-EU countries (ex. UK, Georgia, South Africa etc)
Coordinate feasibility efforts and work together with Clinical Team Leads on site identification
Identify the Site Essential Document (SED) packet elements required, agree with relevant internal staff, track the completion and upload of documents, and communicate with all parties (e.g., Sponsor, Site Staff, Internal Staff) the status of documents; participate as the SED Reviewer as necessary
Coordinate and develop the Start Up approach for IRB/EC approval at specified regional levels, including country level approval, and provide oversight of specific activities from SSU Team Members
Partner with Clinical Team Leads and the client to identify requirements for the Site Initiation Visit (SIV) and Site Activation
Coordinate the informed consent form (ICF) development, including the review, negotiation and approval with relevant internal and external parties
Support business development with proposal preparation and review and bid defense efforts
Coordinate site budget development, including the review, negotiation and approval with relevant internal and external parties.
Coordinate site contract negotiation process
Develop country/site-specific startup timelines and strategies and oversee startup activities in the country
Facilitate cooperation between cross-functional teams regarding startup activities 🎯 Requirements
At least 4 years of industry experience, including 2+ years of study start up leading experience or equivalent
Demonstrated ability in the leadership of a team of individuals in study start-up
Knowledge of applicable international regulatory requirements and guidelines (i.e., ICH-GCP, and/ or EU-Directives)
Strong knowledge of Regulatory and Central/Local ethic submission processes for assigned countries
Strategic and creative risk management and contingency planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study personnel, internal and sponsor team members
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Strategic and tactical thinking skills
Client-focused action-oriented approach to work
Ability to work independently, prioritize and work with a matrix team environment is essential
Positive attitude and ability to interact with all levels of staff to coordinate and execute study activities
Strong presentation skills
Global start up experience is preferred
Proficient computer and internet skills, including working knowledge of MS-office applications, such as MS Outlook, Word and Excel
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Hard Skills & Tools

study start upsite activationregulatory submissionsIRB/EC approvalfeasibility coordinationsite budget developmentcontract negotiationrisk managementstrategic planningproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingtactical thinkingclient-focusedindependent workprioritizationpresentation skills

Certifications

ICH-GCPEU-Directives