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Do you have experience in Global/Regional Study Start Up initiatives and are now looking to further develop, implement and execute a Study Start Up Strategy from site identification to site initiation visits as a site activation lead? 
 
As a site activation you, you would advance clinical trial start-up activities by understanding the client objectives and assist in the development of the plan for country and site distribution.  The successful candidate will show capability in the areas of Clinical Trial operations, meeting regulatory and ICON guidelines and displaying project management skills to optimize performance and collaboration to ensure successful study outcomes.  You will need Global Study Start up experience leading sponsor initiatives such as kick-off meetings, bid defenses, project update and status calls, and other communications.  We ask that you have a Bachelor’s degree, project and client interaction skills, and experience leading SSU activities globally (ex U.S., Rest of World) in a clinical research environment.  
 
Selected to lead clinical trial start-up activities by understanding the client objectives and assist in the development of the plan for country and site distribution.  The successful candidate will show capability in the areas of Clinical Trial operations, meeting regulatory and ICON guidelines and displaying project management skills to optimize performance and collaboration to ensure successful study outcomes. Must have Global Study Start Up Experience leading Sponsor meetings and communications.
 
We are presently in over 40 countries with over 80 offices worldwide and over 10K employees globally.  We are comprised of 6 divisions and offer a full-service portfolio of solutions to our clients.  This is a home-based role, so you can live in any U.S. location. 
 
Benefits of working at ICON:
We provide you with the resources to be successful and visibility by having them serve as the primary contact with the Sponsor, PM, other Functional Leads and Third Parties who have an impact on Study Start Up.  In addition, we offer excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage; 401(K) with company match and immediate vesting; competitive pay; generous time off; and bonus incentives.  Minimal travel may be required (15%)
 
To succeed you will need:
A Bachelor’s Degree preferably in life sciences with great project management skillset and understanding of regulatory and submission processes in many different countries. Minimum of 5 year of experience in a Clinical Research environment, focusing on Start Up experience.  We invite you to review our opportunities at www.iconplc.com/careers.
 
What’s Next?
Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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