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Site Engagement Liaison

ICON
5-8 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Remote, India, India
1 June 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development

Site Engagement Liaison

Location: Bangalore, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR150510


About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative medicines and therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Driven by our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion, we foster a culture that empowers employees to contribute meaningfully to clinical research while advancing their professional careers.


Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engagement Liaison (SEL) to strengthen relationships with clinical trial sites, drive site engagement initiatives, and optimize site performance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

The Site Engagement Liaison serves as a strategic partner to investigators, site coordinators, and research teams, ensuring effective communication, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in improving site satisfaction, accelerating study execution, and supporting successful clinical trial delivery.


Key Responsibilities

Site Relationship Management

  • Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with:

    • Principal Investigators (PIs)

    • Site Coordinators

    • Research Nurses

    • Clinical Research Staff

    • Site Administrators

  • Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clinical trial sites.

  • Foster long-term partnerships to improve site engagement and study performance.

Site Engagement & Support

  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to sites regarding:

    • Study Protocols

    • Clinical Trial Procedures

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Study Expectations

  • Address site concerns and operational challenges in a timely manner.

  • Promote positive site experiences and strengthen sponsor-site relationships.

Clinical Trial Site Management

  • Support site activities throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, including:

    • Site Feasibility Assessment

    • Site Selection

    • Study Start-Up

    • Site Initiation

    • Participant Recruitment Support

    • Monitoring Coordination

    • Study Close-Out Activities

  • Ensure sites remain engaged and compliant throughout study execution.

Site Performance Optimization

  • Monitor site performance metrics and key study indicators.

  • Identify risks, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Develop action plans to enhance site productivity, recruitment, retention, and compliance.

  • Implement engagement strategies to improve site effectiveness and study outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate closely with:

    • Clinical Operations

    • Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs)

    • Project Managers

    • Regulatory Affairs Teams

    • Medical Affairs Teams

    • Monitoring Teams (CRAs)

    • Sponsors and Stakeholders

  • Ensure alignment of site engagement activities with study objectives and timelines.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

  • Ensure sites understand and adhere to:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Local Regulatory Requirements

    • Sponsor Requirements

    • Study Protocols

  • Support sites during regulatory inspections and sponsor audits when required.

  • Facilitate communication between sites and regulatory stakeholders.

Site Performance Reporting

  • Track and analyze site engagement activities and performance metrics.

  • Provide regular updates to study teams and management.

  • Prepare reports on:

    • Site Performance

    • Recruitment Progress

    • Compliance Metrics

    • Site Engagement Outcomes

Strategic Site Engagement

  • Develop and implement customized engagement plans based on site-specific needs.

  • Gather site feedback and communicate insights to internal stakeholders.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site satisfaction and retention.

Regulatory Authority Interaction (Preferred)

  • Support presentations and discussions with regulatory authorities and Subject Expert Committees (SEC), where applicable.

  • Contribute to regulatory submissions and site-related communications.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Clinical Research

    • Healthcare Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or related field.


Experience

Required

  • Minimum 8+ years of Clinical Research experience.

  • Minimum 5+ years of On-Site Monitoring experience within a multinational organization (MNC).

  • Minimum 2+ years of Clinical Trial Management or Project Management experience.

  • Demonstrated experience managing sites throughout the complete clinical trial lifecycle.