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Site Specialist

ICON
3+ years
₹8 LPA – ₹14 LPA
Bangalore, Chennai, India
15 Aug. 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Site Specialist II

Company: ICON plc
Location: Bangalore / Chennai, India (Office with Flex)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3+ Years

Salary Package

Expected CTC: ₹8 LPA – ₹14 LPA (Estimated market range based on experience, site activation expertise, and organization. Actual salary may vary.)

Job Summary

ICON is seeking a Site Specialist II to support global clinical trial site activation, maintenance, and contract management activities. The role focuses on ensuring timely site start-up, regulatory compliance, documentation management, and collaboration with investigators, ethics committees, and cross-functional teams to enable successful clinical trial execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support clinical study start-up activities, including review of essential documents and site activation readiness.

  • Manage the Green Light Process and ensure sites meet activation requirements.

  • Customize site-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) and coordinate document translation activities.

  • Prepare and manage Local Ethics Committee (LEC), Ethics Committee (EC), and Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.

  • Maintain accurate documentation within electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems.

  • Support site contract management, including contract amendments, negotiation coordination, and execution tracking.

  • Coordinate with Principal Investigators (PIs), site staff, sponsors, and internal teams throughout the site activation process.

  • Manage India-specific site activation activities, including LEC submissions, ICF customization, Clinical Document Package (CDP) preparation, and site readiness.

  • Ensure study timelines are achieved while maintaining compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Contracts, and other cross-functional teams.

  • Maintain high-quality documentation and support audit and inspection readiness.

  • Work flexible hours to support global clinical trial operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Nursing, Business, or a related discipline.

  • 3+ years of experience in Clinical Research with expertise in Study Start-Up, Site Activation, or Clinical Trial Operations.

  • Hands-on experience managing India site activation across multiple clinical studies.

  • Experience with Local Ethics Committee (LEC), Ethics Committee (EC), and IRB submission processes.

Required Skills

  • Strong knowledge of study start-up and site activation processes.

  • Experience with Informed Consent Form (ICF) customization and translation workflows.

  • Knowledge of eTMF systems and clinical trial documentation.

  • Understanding of EC/IRB/LEC submission requirements.

  • Experience with site contract management and contract amendments.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines.

  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Attention to detail with a focus on regulatory compliance.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working with global clinical trials and multinational sponsors.

  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP, Indian clinical trial regulations, and global regulatory requirements.

  • Experience supporting contract negotiations and execution.

  • Knowledge of Clinical Document Package (CDP) preparation.

  • Experience using CTMS, eTMF platforms, and other clinical trial management systems.

  • Ability to work effectively with global teams across different time zones.

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable).

  • Retirement and pension plans.

  • Life insurance and disability coverage.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  • Health and wellbeing initiatives.

  • Structured learning and career development programs.

  • Flexible office-based work model.

  • Opportunities to work on global clinical trials within a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO).