Study Start Up Specialist, Business Operations

About the role

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Study Start Up Associate (Associate II) to work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise. You will work within a large-scale, fast-paced environment, supporting the Study Start Up Team Lead in developing and executing the plan for country and site distribution, and conducting SSU activities in the assigned countries so that clinical trials can start smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Drive study initiation by conducting feasibility assessments, site identification, site contract negotiation and other critical SSU activities.
• Provide expertise to Study Start Up team leads and project teams, giving them insights to drive success.
• Prepare and coordinate submissions to regulatory, ethics and other relevant bodies, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to the development, finalization and review of Master and Country Specific Subject Information Sheets and Informed Consent Forms, safeguarding patient welfare.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or local equivalent, and/or appropriate experience from a medical, science or related background.
• At least 3 years of experience or understanding of clinical study start-up requirements and activities.
• Fluency in the local language and English, to communicate and collaborate with international teams.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

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.