Manager, Feasibility and Site Activation - Contracts

Manager, FSA<br><p>ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.</p><br><p>As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.</p><br><p>As a Manager, Feasibility and Site Activation (FSA) at ICON, you will lead teams responsible for delivering high-quality feasibility assessments and efficient site activation for global clinical trials.</p><br><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><p>Your focus will be on coordinating site start-up and activation delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.<br><br>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Managing FSA project teams to deliver country and site feasibility, start-up strategies, and activation activities in line with timelines and quality expectations.</li><li>Overseeing the coordination of essential documents, regulatory and ethics submissions, and contract/start-up packages for assigned studies.</li><li>Reviewing feasibility data, assumptions, and risks, and partnering with stakeholders to develop mitigation plans and realistic start-up forecasts.</li><li>Collaborating with business development and operational teams to support proposals, bid defences, and customer meetings with robust FSA input.</li><li>Monitoring performance metrics for feasibility and site activation, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to FSA staff, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.</li></ul><br><p><b>Your Profile:</b></p><p>You will have solid site start-up and activation experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.<br><br>Required qualifications and experience:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Significant experience in clinical research with a strong focus on feasibility, site selection, and study start-up.</li><li>Proven ability to manage projects or teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.</li><li>Strong analytical and planning skills, with experience interpreting feasibility data and operational metrics.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience.</li><li>Continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on quality, predictability, and operational excellence.</li><li>Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)</li></ul><br><p>Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.</p><br><p><b>Rewards & Benefits</b></p><p>ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.</p><br><p>Benefits may include:</p><ul><li>Competitive base salary and performance related incentives</li><li>Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable</li><li>Retirement and pension plans</li><li>Life assurance and disability coverage</li><li>Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources</li><li>Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways</li></ul><br><p>Benefits may vary depending on role and location.</p><br><p>Visit our <a href="https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">careers site</a> to read more about the benefits ICON offers.</p><br><p><b>Inclusion and Accessibility</b></p><p>ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.</p><br><p>If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request <a href="https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0875e1"><b><u>here</u></b></span></a>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click </span><a href="https://wd3.myworkday.com/icon/d/task/1422$1235.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a><span> to apply</span></p>

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