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.