ICON plc Announces Home-Based Senior Site Activation Specialist Role in Australia
ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking a Senior Site Activation Specialist to join its growing team in Australia. This is a home-based position, offering a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the advancement of clinical trials and improve patient lives.
Role Overview
As a Senior Site Activation Specialist at ICON, you will be a key operational contact for investigator sites, responsible for supporting site start-up, ongoing maintenance and close-out activities. The role requires ownership of complex site tasks and a commitment to fostering a positive and efficient site experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing advanced site-level activities, including the collection, review, and maintenance of essential documents for assigned sites or studies.
- Serving as the primary liaison for site staff, addressing operational questions, documentation requirements, and study processes.
- Ensuring accurate and timely updates of site status and information within clinical trial management systems and trackers.
- Supporting the coordination of site visits, meetings, and communications in collaboration with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and project teams.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline site workflows and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to junior site support team members, sharing best practices and procedures.
Your Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience in clinical research.
- Strong experience in site support, clinical administration, or similar roles within a Contract Research Organization (CRO), pharmaceutical company, or healthcare setting.
- A solid understanding of clinical trial processes, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and site documentation requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach to site support.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.
What ICON Offers
ICON plc is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to a competitive salary, ICON offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance. Benefits may include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings
- Competitive retirement planning options
- A Global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks) providing 24-hour access to a network of specialized professionals
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific benefits, such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, and discounted gym memberships.
More detailed information about ICON’s benefits can be found on their careers site.
Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging
ICON is dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. The company is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, ensuring equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with medical conditions or disabilities. Submit a request here.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet all of the listed requirements. View jobs in Australia and apply here. Current ICON employees should click here to apply.