Study Start Up & Activation Jobs
Impactful work. Meaningful Careers. Quality Rewards.
Join ICON’s Study Start Up, Site Selection and Activation teams and play a vital role in getting clinical trials up and running across the globe. Our experts manage critical early-stage activities including site identification, feasibility, regulatory submissions, and contract negotiations - ensuring studies launch efficiently and compliantly.
At ICON, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage innovative technology, and contribute directly to accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients. View current openingsHeading here for accessibility
Diverse Client Engagement & Projects
We work with a range of clients, studies, and therapeutic areas, with dedicated specialisation for Biotech.
Industry Leading Technology
Site Selection utilises our industry leading OneSearch technology, where human intelligence empowers AI to find the best sites for each study.
Functional Specialisation
Functional Specialisation in areas including Site Contracts, Regulatory Submissions, and clinical readiness accelerates the site activation process while ensuring the highest quality.
Solutions Focused Approach
Bespoke operating models allow ICON to ensure that each client is offered the solution that best fits their needs.
A Sustained Commitment to Quality
Oversight is managed using our industry-leading Horizon tool, allowing hierarchical risk assessment or each step of the site activation plan and ensuring on-time delivery.
Roles in this area at ICON
Salary
Location
India, Bangalore
Location
Bangalore
Chennai
Trivandrum
Bengaluru
Remote Working
Hybrid
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 timely
Reference
JR146421
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Nandhini SelvakumarAuthor
Nandhini SelvakumarSalary
Location
Saudi Arabia (Subcontract & Contractor only)
Location
Riyadh
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Contractor
Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Study Start Up Associate in Saudi Arabia to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Study Start Up Associate at ICON, you will be working within a large-scale,
Reference
JR145714
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Shelley BallAuthor
Shelley BallSalary
Location
US, Blue Bell (ICON)
Location
Raleigh
Blue Bell
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Site Activation
Job Type
Permanent
Description
The Study Start-up/Site Activation Lead is responsible at country level for managing and conducting start-up activities in compliance with the client procedures, documents, local and international gui
Reference
JR145191
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Jonathan HolmesAuthor
Jonathan HolmesSalary
Location
UK, Reading
Location
Reading
Blue Bell
Remote Working
Remote or Office
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Feasibility Analytics Manager at ICON Plc to join our diverse and dynamic team.Delivery of clinical trial analytics and insight generation with regards to feasibility operat
Reference
JR146839
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica HawkinsSalary
Location
US, Blue Bell (ICON)
Location
Raleigh
Blue Bell
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Site Activation
Job Type
Permanent
Description
ResponsibilitiesInitiate investigator site activities, including:collection and submission of regulatory documentscustomization and negotiation of informed consent form (ICF) documentsserve as the poi
Reference
JR146376
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Jonathan HolmesAuthor
Jonathan HolmesSalary
Location
Korea, Seoul
Location
Seoul
Remote Working
Remote or Office
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Temporary Employee
Description
We are currently seeking a Study Start Up Associate I/II/Sr. for 1 year of fixed term contract from Apr 2026 to Apr 2027 to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Study Start Up Associate I/II/Sr. at
Reference
JR146027
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Daisy ParkAuthor
Daisy ParkSalary
Location
China, Guangzhou
Location
Guangzhou
Remote Working
Hybrid
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Job Advert PostingWe are currently seeking a Site Specialist II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Site Specialist II at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical
Reference
JR142437
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Allen HaoAuthor
Allen HaoSalary
Location
China, Guangzhou
Location
Guangzhou
Remote Working
Hybrid
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Job Advert PostingWe are currently seeking a Site Specialist II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Site Specialist II at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical
Reference
JR142436
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Allen HaoAuthor
Allen HaoSalary
Location
US, New York, NY, Rochester
Department
Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions
Location
Blue Bell
Rochester
Remote Working
Hybrid
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We have an incredible opportunity for a Site Manager/Start Up Associate I to join ICON’s Medical Imaging & Cardiac Safety Solutions Site Management team. The Site Manager/Start Up Associate I is respo
Reference
JR146757
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Tallulah PierreAuthor
Tallulah PierreSalary
Location
China, Guangzhou
Location
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Wuhan
Remote Working
Hybrid
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
What you will be doing Leading the preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including clinical trial applications, ethics committee submissions, and regulatory agency communications.Coordin
Reference
JR143136
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Allen HaoAuthor
Allen HaoSalary
Location
China, Shanghai
Location
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Wuhan
Remote Working
Hybrid
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
What you will be doing Leading the preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including clinical trial applications, ethics committee submissions, and regulatory agency communications.Coordin
Reference
JR143135
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Allen HaoAuthor
Allen HaoSalary
Location
Mexico, Mexico City
Location
Mexico City
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
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
JR146250
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Rita VillavicencioAuthor
Rita VillavicencioImpactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
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