Manager, Feasibility and Site Activation (FSA)

About the role

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. As Manager, Feasibility and Site Activation (FSA), you will lead teams that deliver high-quality feasibility assessments and efficient site activation for global clinical trials. The role focuses on coordinating site start-up and activation delivery, resolving issues and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities

• Manage FSA project teams to deliver country and site feasibility, start-up strategies and activation activities in line with timelines and quality expectations.
• Oversee coordination of essential documents, regulatory and ethics submissions, and contract/start-up packages for assigned studies.
• Review feasibility data, assumptions and risks, and partner with stakeholders to develop mitigation plans and realistic start-up forecasts.
• Collaborate with business development and operational teams to support proposals, bid defences and customer meetings with robust FSA input.
• Monitor performance metrics for feasibility and site activation, identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, feedback and development opportunities to FSA staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant clinical research experience focused on feasibility, site selection and study start-up.
• Solid site start-up and activation experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop a team.
• Proven ability to manage projects or teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15%.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Required skills

• Analytical and planning skills, including interpreting feasibility data and operational metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including customer-facing experience.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including medical, dental and vision coverage where applicable.
• Retirement and pension plans, life assurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.