PHARMAFull-time
(Sr) Project Manager, Feasibility Site Activation
By Admin · Clinical Research & Clinical Operations
BANGALORE (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 9/16/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONICONContract Research Organization (CRO) / Clinical Research / Healthcare Services
ROLE OVERVIEW
Senior Project Manager role focused on Study Start-Up, feasibility and site activation for global clinical studies. The position owns SSU strategy and execution, regulatory and ethics pathways, site contracts, timelines, risks and cross-functional delivery.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Shape and execute Study Start-Up strategies across global multi-country studies
- •Lead comprehensive Study Start-Up Plans covering regulatory, ethics and contract execution
- •Drive end-to-end start-up from site identification through IP release
- •Provide strategic input during Bid Defense and Kick-Off meetings
- •Oversee regulatory and ethics submissions and approval timelines
- •Manage site contract and budget negotiations
- •Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies and bottlenecks
- •Coordinate cross-functional SSU teams and stakeholders
- •Ensure study documentation accuracy, quality and inspection readiness
- •Oversee CTMS and eTMF activities
- •Monitor study metrics, budgets and SOW
- •Provide structured sponsor and leadership reporting
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to clinical research/project leadership; Leads and coordinates Study Start-Up team members; Exact team size not specified in the source posting
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven recent Study Start-Up experience as a primary responsibility
- End-to-end ownership of site activation activities
- Experience with global or multi-country clinical studies
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and ethics submission processes including CA/EC and CTA strategy
- Experience coordinating site contracts and budgets
- Experience managing SSU timelines, risks and competing priorities
- Familiarity with CTMS, eTMF and clinical trial systems
- Understanding of ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory frameworks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Strategic study start-up planning experience
- •Strong sponsor and stakeholder management
- •Experience with bid defense and kick-off meetings
- •Process improvement and operational excellence experience
- •Global cross-functional leadership experience
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Study Start-Up
feasibility
site activation
clinical research
regulatory submissions
ethics submissions
CTA
CA/EC
CTMS
eTMF
ICH-GCP
site contracts
budget management
risk management
stakeholder management
SOW management
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Bonus & Equity: Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Benefits: Health and wellbeing programmes, medical/dental/vision coverage where applicable, retirement and pension plans, life assurance and disability coverage, employee assistance programmes, learning and development opportunities
The posting states that ICON offers competitive base salary and performance-related incentives but does not disclose specific salary figures. Benefits and compensation vary by role and location.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation focused on helping bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
TEAM SIZE: 40,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Contract Research Organization (CRO) / Clinical Research / Healthcare Services
Culture: Values-driven environment emphasizing integrity, collaboration, agility and inclusion, with a focus on patient impact and operational excellence.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Potential progression includes Senior Project Manager, Program/Study Start-Up leadership and broader clinical operations or clinical development management roles, depending on performance, experience and organizational opportunities.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Emphasize recent end-to-end Study Start-Up experience; highlight global/multi-country clinical trial delivery; demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and ethics submissions; showcase CTMS/eTMF experience; include examples of site contract and budget management, risk mitigation and sponsor communication.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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