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Site Engagement Liaison

ICON
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L.

Site Engagement Liaison (SEL)

Job Title: Site Engagement Liaison (SEL)
Location: Bangalore, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR150510
Company: ICON plc


About ICON

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to advancing clinical development and bringing innovative treatments to patients faster.

ICON fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, integrity, and excellence, empowering employees to contribute to the successful delivery of global clinical research programs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care.


Position Overview

ICON is seeking a Site Engagement Liaison (SEL) to serve as the primary relationship manager between ICON and clinical trial sites. This role focuses on building strong partnerships with investigators, site coordinators, and research staff to enhance site engagement, optimize site performance, and support successful clinical trial execution.

The Site Engagement Liaison acts as a strategic link between study teams and investigative sites, ensuring effective communication, proactive problem-solving, and continuous support throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

This position requires strong interpersonal skills, clinical research knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple site relationships while driving operational excellence.


Key Responsibilities

Site Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with:

    • Principal Investigators (PIs)

    • Site Coordinators

    • Research Nurses

    • Clinical Research Staff

    • Site Management Teams

  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for assigned clinical trial sites.

  • Foster long-term partnerships that support study success and future collaboration.


Site Engagement & Support

  • Develop and implement site engagement strategies tailored to individual study and site requirements.

  • Promote site satisfaction and participation through proactive communication and support.

  • Address site concerns and facilitate timely issue resolution.

  • Encourage investigator and site commitment throughout the study lifecycle.


Protocol & Study Support

  • Provide guidance to site personnel regarding:

    • Study Protocols

    • Clinical Procedures

    • Study Expectations

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Operational Processes

  • Support sites in understanding and implementing study-specific requirements.

  • Ensure study conduct aligns with protocol and regulatory expectations.


Site Performance Optimization

  • Identify opportunities to improve:

    • Site Performance

    • Patient Recruitment

    • Study Compliance

    • Operational Efficiency

  • Collaborate with sites to address performance challenges.

  • Recommend solutions that enhance study execution and site productivity.


Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with:

    • Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs)

    • Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)

    • Project Managers

    • Study Start-Up Teams

    • Regulatory Teams

    • Sponsors

  • Ensure alignment between site needs and study objectives.

  • Facilitate communication between sites and internal project teams.


Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Monitor site engagement and performance metrics.

  • Track key indicators such as:

    • Site responsiveness

    • Enrollment performance

    • Retention activities

    • Protocol compliance

    • Site satisfaction

  • Provide regular updates and insights to study teams.

  • Identify risks and opportunities for improvement.


Regulatory Compliance

  • Promote adherence to:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Clinical Trial Regulations

    • Study Protocol Requirements

    • Sponsor Procedures

    • Company SOPs

  • Support sites in maintaining compliance throughout study conduct.

  • Escalate compliance concerns when necessary.


Required Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Biotechnology

  • Nursing

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Healthcare

  • Related Scientific Discipline


Required Experience

Preferred Experience

  • Clinical Research

  • Site Management

  • Clinical Operations

  • Clinical Trial Coordination

  • Site Relationship Management

Experience may include roles such as:

  • Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

  • Site Management Associate (SMA)

  • Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC)

  • Study Coordinator

  • Site Activation Specialist

  • Clinical Operations Professional


Required Skills & Competencies

Clinical Research Knowledge

  • Clinical Trial Processes

  • Site Management

  • Study Conduct

  • Patient Recruitment Concepts

  • Clinical Operations


Regulatory Knowledge

  • ICH-GCP Guidelines

  • Clinical Trial Regulations

  • Ethics and Compliance Requirements

  • Protocol Adherence


Relationship Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Customer Service Orientation

  • Site Relationship Development

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Influencing Skills


Communication Skills

  • Excellent verbal communication

  • Strong written communication

  • Presentation and facilitation skills

  • Active listening abilities


Organizational Skills

  • Time Management

  • Task Prioritization

  • Project Coordination

  • Multi-site Management

  • Attention to Detail


Problem-Solving Skills

  • Issue Identification

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Risk Assessment

  • Proactive Resolution Management


Travel Requirements

  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60% of the time.

  • Travel may include visits to investigator sites and participation in study-related meetings and activities.


Employment Eligibility

Employment with ICON is contingent upon possessing the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.