Site Specialist Full Time

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Site Selection Specialist at ICON, you will execute site identification and qualification activities for clinical studies, supporting robust and data-driven site selection decisions.

What You Will Do

You will contribute to site start-up and activation activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Identifying potential investigator sites using internal databases, external sources, and recommendations.
• Conducting feasibility outreach and qualification activities, including questionnaires and follow-up discussions with sites.
• Assessing site capabilities, patient access, and interest against study requirements and documenting findings.
• Collaborating with feasibility and project teams to refine site lists and support final selection decisions.
• Maintaining accurate records of site assessments, communications, and decisions in tracking tools.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of site selection processes, templates, and tools.

Your Profile

You will bring relevant site start-up and activation experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in site identification and feasibility assessment activities for clinical research studies.
• Direct interaction with investigative sites globally to support study feasibility evaluations and site start-up activities.
• Experience coordinating and managing key study start-up documentation, including – Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) and Site Identification Questionnaires (SIQs)
• Exposure to site identification and site selection activities will be considered a strong advantage.
• US Shift Working – 8 PM to 5 AM IST
• Experience in clinical research, feasibility, or site support is preferred.
• Good analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Effective communication skills, with confidence engaging with site staff and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple studies and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about global site landscapes and feasibility practices.

What ICON Can Offer You

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our Benefits Examples Include

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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