JUMP TO CONTENT

Site Selection Specialist

  1. Mexico City
JR133309
  1. Study Start Up
  2. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  3. Office or Home

About the role

Site Selection Specialist

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

The Site Selection Specialist will contact and build relationships with study investigators/sites and networks in assigned areas for the conduct of feasibility and potential study participation.

About the role:

  • Work with the Site Selection Lead to ensure knowledge of the goals, scope and requirements of the project (e.g. number of sites required/country, number of positive responses required etc.) and ensure that high quality results are delivered.

  • Identify study investigators/ sites for potential study participation, both from the database and other potential sources such as local intelligence/internet etc. Ensure all newly identified sites are data based appropriately, checked for quality status and are fully processed.

  • To contact and build relationships with study investigators/ sites and networks in assigned areas (e.g. region(s), countries I countries or therapeutic area) for the conduct of feasibility and potential study participation.

  • To perform phone selection visits, if required.

  • To liaise with country managers to gather country specific evidence to support Site Selection, e.g. site list review, country specific profile of sites, standard of care.

  • To ensure that all data collected, in the conduct of Site Selection or site related country feasibility, is fully documented and kept up to date in relevant systems to build knowledge and intelligence.

  • To ensure appropriate procedures are followed, whether Sponsor specific or according to ICON SOPs, Site Selection RACI.

  • Ensure appropriate follow up with sites on any inconsistencies in data provided for analysis and to chase outstanding feasibility data to ensure a complete data set.

  • To contact investigators, local ICON employees and collect data to support country choice in the conduct of feasibility assessments.

  • To liaise cross-functionally with other departments such as Study Start Up, CRA management to get local intelligence on sites and support local data collection.

  • Be an expert on how to interact with sites and obtain relevant information to support Site Selection.

  • Use knowledge and experience to build efficiency in the process and consistently deliver high quality investigators, sites, and other data to the Functional Lead for your projects.

  • Ensure debarred Investigators are not included in feasibilities or for study participation.

  • Ensure relevant parties, such as Site Selection lead, Feasibility Manager or Project Manager are aware of any Audit or Regulatory findings that may influence reasons for site selection.

  • Ensure confidentiality is maintained or appropriate confidentiality agreements are in place prior to study discussions.

  • Ensure all investigator feedback and status of contact with the site is tracked and data based appropriately, including reasons for site selection /de-selection.

  • Support other team members, e.g. seconded CRAs, on how to get the best information from sites, act as a trainer and mentor to new staff within the group.

  • Identify high performing sites and develop relationships with them as a single point of contact during site selection and ensure that key data collected from/related to these sites are maintained in ICON's systems.

Your profile:

  • Bachelor's Degree in health sciences completed.

  • 0-3 years of experience in a Clinical Research environment.

  • Good communication skills

  • Good judgment and decision making

  • Proficient computer knowledge - MS office

  • Proficiency in English language is mandatory

  • Previous experience with sites

#LI-DG1

#LI-Remote

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements
  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

List #1

Day in the life

Similar jobs at ICON

Informed Consent Specialist II

Salary

Location

Mexico, Mexico City

Location

Mexico City

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We're currently seeking an Informed Consent Form (ICF) Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As an ICF Specialist at ICON, you'll be crucial in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timel

Reference

JR133466

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Florencia  Borello Taiana Read more Shortlist Save this role
Site Selection Specialist

Salary

Location

UK, Livingston

Location

Livingston

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.Our ‘Own It

Reference

JR132143

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jacek Jaworski Read more Shortlist Save this role
Clinical Trial Call Center Representative - Entry Level

Salary

Location

US, Salt Lake City (PRA)

Department

Full Service - Early Clinical and Bioanalytical Solutions

Location

Salt Lake City

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are currently seeking a Clinical Trial Call Center Representative - Entry Level to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON at our Salt Lake City UT site. Location: On-Site Salt Lake City UTJob Ty

Reference

JR133293

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Kris Costello

Author

Kris Costello
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Study Start Up Associate II

Salary

Location

Regional United States (PRA)

Location

Multiple US Locations

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are currently seeking a Study Start Up Associate II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Study Start Up Associate II at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading the initiation of clinica

Reference

JR133299

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Stephanie Curran Read more Shortlist Save this role
Site Selection Lead

Salary

Location

Mexico, Mexico City

Location

Mexico City

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

What you will be doing:             To act as the main point of contact for the study on all aspects related to site selection.To lead the site selection process for awarded studies, liaising with the

Reference

JR128701

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Daniela Guerrero Read more Shortlist Save this role
Manager, Study Start Up

Salary

Location

Czech Republic

Department

Study Start Up

Location

Czech Republic

Remote Working

Home-Based

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The Study Start-Up Manager is accountable for study planning, SSU activities and activation deliverables of assigned projects in compliance with clients processes, GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements

Reference

2025-121265

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jaroslav Polák Read more Shortlist Save this role
View Jobs

Browse popular job categories below or search all jobs above