Site Activation Manager

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Site Activation Manager managing site activation and start-up activities in Oncology for Worldwide Clinical Trials. Ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget with compliance to regulations.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of accountability for site activation and start-up activities on assigned studies
Oversee cross-functional site activation activities to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget
Manage the accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of site activation progress and metrics
Partner with project teams to support feasibility, site qualification, selection, and regulatory activities as needed
Communicate site activation status, risks, and mitigation plans to Sponsors, project leadership, and internal teams
Develop and maintain site activation project plans and support risk assessment and issue resolution
Ensure site activation activities are appropriately budgeted, with out-of-scope work tracked and managed through change control
Drive continuous improvement through SOP development, best practices, metrics, and departmental initiatives
Contribute to business development activities, including proposal development and bid defense support
Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors, escalating issues as needed to ensure on-time delivery
Ensure compliance with SOPs, ICH GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum four-year degree or nursing degree is required
Minimum of 4 years CRO experience in Study Start-Up with country lead or manager experience required
Proficient in cross-cultural communication
Proficient in both spoken and written English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Pay equity and transparency
Compliance with labor laws

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Hard Skills & Tools

Site ActivationStudy Start-UpProject ManagementData AnalysisRisk AssessmentBudget ManagementSOP DevelopmentMetrics TrackingFeasibility AssessmentChange Control

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadershipStakeholder Management

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeNursing Degree