Senior Site Activation Specialist (Sponsor Dedicated)

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Full time
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We are seeking multiple Senior Site Activation Specialists 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.

Applicants must have full work rights for Australia.

As we are hiring multiple headcounts across various models, some positions are 1 Year contract positions. The conversion or renewal is dependent on business needs, and we are unable to guarantee the allocation of contract or permanent roles, depending on sponsor requirements.

The interview process will include an initial video screening and phone screening stage, and you can indicate your preference on the above during the screening.

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
+ 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
+ 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 provide a comprehensive suite of services to clients across the life science landscape, including clinical trial management, data analytics, and consulting. Our benefits package includes competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, paid leave, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for career development.

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📌 Site Activation Manager (Australia) (Sydney)
🏢 Worldwide Clinical Trials PTY
📍 Sydney