Senior / Site Activation Specialist
We are seeking a Site Activation Specialist (SAS) and Senior Site Activation Specialist (Senior SAS) on a 12 months contract to join our ANZ Site Activation team. This is a great opportunity to work across a broad portfolio of sponsors and therapeutic areas, supporting clinical trials from early site identification through to activation and ongoing maintenance.
You will be responsible for end‑to‑end site start‑up activities, working closely with internal study teams, investigative sites, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant site activation.
The level (SAS or Senior SAS) will be determined based on skills and experience.
Applicants must have full work rights for Australia or New Zealand.
The interview process will include an initial video screening and phone screening stage.
Renewal or conversion of the contract is dependent on business needs. Please only apply if you're comfortable.
What We Offer
Exposure to a wide variety of sponsors, studies, and therapeutic areas
A collaborative, supportive team environment
Training, tools, and mentoring within a leading global CRO
Flexibility in working location across Australia and New Zealand
Essential Functions
Support site feasibility, site identification, site start‑up, and maintenance activities across multiple studies and sponsors
Prepare, review, and track site start‑up documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethics, and sponsor requirements
Act as a key point of contact for investigative sites during start‑up and maintenance phases
Independently coordinate ethics and informed consent form (ICF) submissions, including local adaptations and ongoing amendments
Lead site budget and contract negotiations
Maintain accurate site and study information within internal systems and project trackers
Communicate status updates, risks, and timelines effectively to internal stakeholders
Additional Responsibilities – Senior Site Activation Specialist
In addition to the above, Senior SAS roles will:
Provide operational guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced team members
Operate with a high degree of autonomy across multiple studies and stakeholders
Required Experience & Qualifications
Essential (All Applicants)
Minimum 12 months hands‑on experience in clinical trial site start‑up / site activation activities
Experience managing ethics submissions and informed consent documentation requirements
Proven experience in site budget and contract negotiations
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and studies in parallel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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You will be responsible for end‑to‑end site start‑up activities, working closely with internal study teams, investigative sites, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant site activation.
The level (SAS or Senior SAS) will be determined based on skills and experience.
Applicants must have full work rights for Australia or New Zealand.
The interview process will include an initial video screening and phone screening stage.
Renewal or conversion of the contract is dependent on business needs. Please only apply if you're comfortable.
What We Offer
Exposure to a wide variety of sponsors, studies, and therapeutic areas
A collaborative, supportive team environment
Training, tools, and mentoring within a leading global CRO
Flexibility in working location across Australia and New Zealand
Essential Functions
Support site feasibility, site identification, site start‑up, and maintenance activities across multiple studies and sponsors
Prepare, review, and track site start‑up documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethics, and sponsor requirements
Act as a key point of contact for investigative sites during start‑up and maintenance phases
Independently coordinate ethics and informed consent form (ICF) submissions, including local adaptations and ongoing amendments
Lead site budget and contract negotiations
Maintain accurate site and study information within internal systems and project trackers
Communicate status updates, risks, and timelines effectively to internal stakeholders
Additional Responsibilities – Senior Site Activation Specialist
In addition to the above, Senior SAS roles will:
Provide operational guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced team members
Operate with a high degree of autonomy across multiple studies and stakeholders
Required Experience & Qualifications
Essential (All Applicants)
Minimum 12 months hands‑on experience in clinical trial site start‑up / site activation activities
Experience managing ethics submissions and informed consent documentation requirements
Proven experience in site budget and contract negotiations
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and studies in parallel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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