At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clinical trials from site identification to activation and maintenance.
- Company: Join a leading global CRO with a collaborative team culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working locations, training, and exposure to diverse studies.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and mentoring in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by supporting innovative medical treatments.
- Qualifications: Experience in clinical trial site start-up and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We are seeking multiple Senior Site Activation Specialists to join our ANZ Site Activation team. This is a great opportunity to work across a broad portfolio of sponsors and therapeutic areas, supporting clinical trials from early site identification through to activation and ongoing maintenance. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end site start‑up activities, working closely with internal study teams, investigative sites, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant site activation. Applicants must have full work rights for Australia. As we are hiring multiple headcounts across various models, some positions are 1 Year contract positions. The conversion or renewal is dependent on business needs, and we are unable to guarantee the allocation of contract or permanent roles, depending on sponsor requirements.
The interview process will include an initial video screening and phone screening stage, and you can indicate your preference on the above during the screening.
What We Offer
- Exposure to a wide variety of sponsors, studies, and therapeutic areas
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
- Training, tools, and mentoring within a leading global CRO
- Flexibility in working location across Australia and New Zealand
Essential Functions
- Support site feasibility, site identification, site start‑up, and maintenance activities across multiple studies and sponsors
- Prepare, review, and track site start‑up documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethics, and sponsor requirements
- Act as a key point of contact for investigative sites during start‑up and maintenance phases
- Independently coordinate ethics and informed consent form (ICF) submissions, including local adaptations and ongoing amendments
- Lead site budget and contract negotiations
- Maintain accurate site and study information within internal systems and project trackers
- Communicate status updates, risks, and timelines effectively to internal stakeholders
- Provide operational guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced team members
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy across multiple studies and stakeholders
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 12 months hands‑on experience in clinical trial site start‑up / site activation activities
- Experience managing ethics submissions and informed consent documentation requirements
- Proven experience in site budget and contract negotiations
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and studies in parallel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Senior Site Activation Specialist in Melbourne employer: IQVIA
IQVIA is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for freelance translators passionate about life sciences. With opportunities for professional growth and the potential for permanent positions, you will be part of a global community dedicated to making a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join us and enjoy the flexibility of remote work while contributing to projects that truly matter.
