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.
I’ve been working at ICON for almost 2 years now. I’ve been in the industry of clinical research for almost 20 years. Here at ICON I feel truly part of a community since the first day I joined the company, I feel valued and recognized. This company really embraces work life balance, diversity, and the People leaders are very supportive. If you care about people, if you want to make a difference on World Healthcare Intelligence, I invite you to apply to ICON. I’m pretty sure you’ll find a strong career path!
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Senior Site Activation Lead
Roles in this area at ICON
Salary
Location
Australia, Sydney
Location
Sydney
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Temporary Employee
Description
Role: Study Site Support Specialist (Level 3)0.6 FTE | Fixed‑term: May–November 2026 (with potential to extend) Location: Sydney, NSW – Liverpool & CampbelltownWe are seeking an experienced Study Site
Reference
JR146153
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Krisztina AuthAuthor
Krisztina AuthSalary
Location
US, Blue Bell (ICON)
Location
Blue Bell
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Manager, Study Start-Up to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager of Study Start-Up at ICON, you will lead and oversee the start-up activities for clinical trials,
Reference
JR144714
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Brendan HoeyAuthor
Brendan HoeySalary
Location
Canada, Burlington
Location
Burlington
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 I to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Study Start Up Associate I at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the initiation of clin
Reference
JR145621
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Brendan HoeyAuthor
Brendan HoeySalary
Location
Germany, Mannheim
Location
Frankfurt
Mannheim
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 I to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Study Start Up Associate I at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the initiation of clin
Reference
JR146094
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Sarah CameronAuthor
Sarah CameronSalary
Location
US, Sherman Oaks, CA
Location
Los Angeles
Colorado
California
Arizona
Washington
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Site Lead to join a dynamic team working within the client environment.The candidate will be expected to travel to sites on the West Coast of the US. What you will be
Reference
JR145838
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Jamie PruittAuthor
Jamie PruittSalary
Location
Wilmington, DE
Location
Cary
Wilmington
North Wales, PA
Rahway, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
What you will be doing The SSU Clinical Study Administrator is responsible for ensuring vendor spreadsheets are completed correctly and processed (submitted to vendor or global team) according to stud
Reference
JR142156
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Jonathan HolmesAuthor
Jonathan HolmesSalary
Location
China, Chengdu
Location
Chengdu
Shanghai
Wuhan
Zhengzhou
Remote Working
Remote or Office
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Study Start Up Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Study Start Up Associate at ICON, you will be working within a large-scale, fast-paced envi
Reference
JR140222
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Allen HaoAuthor
Allen HaoSalary
Location
Argentina, Buenos Aires
Location
Buenos Aires
Remote Working
Hybrid
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Study Start Up Associate I to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Study Start Up Associate I at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the initiation of clin
Reference
JR145634
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Elizabeth DaviesAuthor
Elizabeth DaviesSalary
Location
Brazil, Sao Paulo
Location
Sao Paulo
Mexico City
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Site Activation Partner to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a SAP at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading the initiation of clinical trials, ensuring complianc
Reference
JR145510
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Elizabeth DaviesAuthor
Elizabeth DaviesSalary
Location
Brazil, Sao Paulo
Location
Sao Paulo
Remote Working
Office Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Temporary Employee
Description
We are currently seeking a Study Support Assistant to join our diverse and dynamic team In Przemysl. As a Study Support Assistant at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in providing administrative and
Reference
JR145833
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Bruna DuarteAuthor
Bruna DuarteSalary
Location
US, Blue Bell (ICON)
Location
Boston
Cary
Chicago
Lexington
Los Angeles
Nashville (TN)
Portland
Salt Lake City
San Antonio
Whitesboro
Raleigh
Houston
Winston-Salem
Knoxville
Charlotte
Mt. Pleasant
Hickory
Rocky Mount
New York
Bristol
Wilmington
Salisbury
Downers Grove
McFarland
Blue Bell
Lenexa
Piedmont
Rochester
Long Beach
Lawrence
Remote Working
Remote or Office
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Title: Site Partner IIRole Summary:Accountable for the proficient and proactive co-ordination of all necessary activities required to achieve timely site activations and maintenance tasks for any give
Reference
JR145331
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Kris CostelloAuthor
Kris CostelloSalary
Location
UK, Swansea
Location
Reading
Swansea
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Study Start Up
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Manager, Study Start-Up to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager of Study Start-Up at ICON, you will lead and oversee the start-up activities for clinical trials,
Reference
JR144713
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Keri MarshallAuthor
Keri MarshallImpactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
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