(Sr) Project Manager, Feasibility Site Activation

Project Manager FSA - IndiaICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.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.At ICON plc, we are committed to improving and saving lives through clinical research. As a Project Manager – Feasibility & Site Activation, you will play a critical role in driving the successful start-up of global clinical studies.This is a highly visible position where you will take ownership of the Study Start-Up (SSU) strategy and execution—ensuring that sites are activated efficiently, regulatory pathways are navigated effectively, and studies are positioned for successful delivery from day one.You will work at the center of cross-functional collaboration, partnering with sponsors, internal teams, and sites worldwide to deliver start-up excellence at scale.What You Will Be DoingShape and execute Study Start-Up strategies across global, multi-country studies, ensuring alignment with timelines, scope, and sponsor expectationsLead the development and delivery of comprehensive Study Start-Up Plans, covering regulatory, ethics, and contract execution across all participating countriesDrive end-to-end start-up activities from site identification through to IP release, maintaining momentum and accountability for key milestonesProvide strategic input at Bid Defense and Kick-Off meetings, influencing study design and start-up feasibility from the outsetOversee regulatory and ethics submissions, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely approvals across regionsManage site contract and budget negotiations in collaboration with legal, finance, and sponsors, supporting timely site activationProactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, implementing mitigation and escalation strategies to protect study timelinesPartner closely with Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of start-up within overall study deliveryEnsure accuracy, quality, and inspection readiness of all study documentation, including oversight of CTMS and eTMF activitiesLead and coordinate Study Start-Up team members, providing direction, support, and oversight to ensure consistent deliveryDrive process consistency and continuous improvement across regions, contributing to operational excellence initiativesMaintain oversight of study metrics, budgets, and scope of work (SOW), ensuring delivery within agreed parametersProvide clear, structured reporting and updates to sponsors and internal leadership, enabling informed decision-makingYour ProfileProven, recent experience with Study Start‑Up (SSU) as a primary responsibility, including end‑to‑end ownership of site activation activitiesExperience delivering SSU across global or multi‑country clinical studiesStrong knowledge of ...