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Site Specialist

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ICON
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, India
10 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company Overview

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and public health organizations in advancing clinical development and improving patient outcomes.


Job Details

Category

Details

Job Title

Site Specialist II

Company

ICON plc

Location

Chennai

Work Mode

Office with Flex

Department

Site Activation / Clinical Operations

Industry

Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Required

3+ Years

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Field

Life Sciences, Business, or Related Discipline


Role Summary

The Site Specialist II supports clinical trial site activation, maintenance, and contract management activities. The role involves coordinating study start-up processes, handling essential documentation, supporting ethics submissions, managing informed consent workflows, and assisting with site contracts and amendments.

The position requires collaboration with global cross-functional teams to ensure clinical trial sites are activated and maintained in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.


Key Responsibilities

1. Study Start-Up Activities

  • Support clinical study start-up activities.

  • Review and manage essential study documents.

  • Coordinate:

    • Green light process management

    • Site activation readiness

  • Ensure study timelines are achieved efficiently.


2. Site Maintenance & Documentation

  • Customize site-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs).

  • Coordinate document translation activities.

  • Support:

    • EC (Ethics Committee) submissions

    • IRB (Institutional Review Board) submissions

  • Maintain and document records in eTMF systems.


3. Contract Management

  • Assist with:

    • Site contract workflows

    • Contract amendments

    • Contract negotiations

  • Ensure timely execution and finalization of agreements.

  • Support compliance with contractual and operational requirements.


4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:

    • Clinical Operations

    • Regulatory teams

    • Legal teams

    • Sponsors

    • Global project teams

  • Ensure coordination across departments to meet project timelines.


5. Communication & Stakeholder Management

  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Provide clear written and verbal updates.

  • Maintain professional relationships across global teams.


6. Operational Flexibility

  • Work flexible shifts/hours to support global operations and team requirements.


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Business

    • Related field


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in:

    • Clinical trial start-up

    • Site maintenance activities

    • Contract management

    • Clinical research operations


Technical & Functional Skills

Knowledge Areas

  • Study start-up processes

  • Site activation workflows

  • Contract management

  • ICF customization

  • Translation workflows

  • IRB/EC submissions

  • eTMF systems

Preferred Experience

  • Contract negotiations

  • Clinical site documentation management

  • Global clinical operations support


Soft Skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication

  • Collaboration across global teams

  • Time management and adaptability


Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates may have experience in:

  • Site Activation

  • Clinical Trial Start-Up

  • Regulatory Documentation

  • eTMF Management

  • Clinical Operations

  • Site Contracts

  • IRB/EC Submissions

  • Informed Consent Management

  • CRO environments

  • Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries


Benefits Offered

Compensation & Rewards

  • Competitive salary package

  • Recognition and performance programs


Health & Wellbeing

  • Comprehensive health insurance options

  • Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Wellness initiatives


Work-Life Balance

  • Annual leave entitlements

  • Flexible employee benefits

  • Hybrid/flexible work environment

  • Family-focused support programs


Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

  • Retirement planning programs

  • Childcare vouchers

  • Bike purchase schemes

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Subsidized travel passes

  • Health assessments


Diversity & Inclusion

ICON plc is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of:

  • Race

  • Religion

  • Gender

  • Sexual orientation

  • Gender identity

  • National origin

  • Disability

  • Veteran status

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and employment process