Site Activation Specialist I

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Clinical Trial Start-up Regulatory Submissions ICH-GCP Document Management Feasibility Analysis Site Selection Contract Negotiation Communication

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Site Activation Specialist I

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Site Activation Specialist I to support clinical trial start-up activities. This is a contract, remote position based in London, UK.

Job Description

Do you thrive on coordination, collaboration, and keeping clinical trials on track, while working fully remotely from anywhere?

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Site Activation Specialist I to support clinical trial start-up activities. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth site activation processes for assigned studies. This position involves working closely with study teams, sites, and regulatory bodies to meet project timelines and requirements.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities

  • Help identify and select study sites by gathering and analyzing feasibility information.
  • Communicate regularly with study sites and teams to ensure timely completion of required documents and resolve issues.
  • Review and manage essential regulatory documents in line with guidelines and timelines.
  • Coordinate submissions to ethics committees, regulatory authorities, and other relevant bodies.
  • Ensure informed consent forms meet regulatory and company standards.
  • Facilitate translation of documents when needed for regulatory approvals.
  • Support clinical trial insurance processes and assist with contract and budget negotiations.
  • Oversee purchase orders, fair market value assessments, and study instrument placements.
  • Collect and maintain regulatory intelligence at country, state, and site levels.
  • Work with study teams to address and escalate issues as needed.
  • Contribute to internal audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.

Key Skills and Requirements

  • Degree in life sciences or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Familiarity with clinical trial start-up processes and methodologies.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including ICH-GCP guidelines.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Effective communication skills in English (and local language if applicable).
  • Experience with contract research organizations (CROs) is a plus.
  • Flexibility to work with multinational teams and adapt to varying time zones.

Additional Information

For more information, please contact Elliott Croft.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click ‘Apply’ or to speak to one of our specialists visit the ‘Contact Us’ page.

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