Manager, FSA (Feasibility Site Activation)

ICON seeks a Manager of Feasibility and Site Activation to lead teams delivering feasibility assessments and site start-up for global clinical trials. The role emphasizes coordinating activation strategies, managing FSA project teams, and driving operational excellence while developing staff capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage FSA project teams to deliver country and site feasibility, start-up strategies, and activation activities
• Control resourcing, utilization, forecasting, and headcount to ensure staffing supports operational and financial success
• Oversee coordination of regulatory and ethics submissions, contracts, and start-up packages for studies
• Review feasibility data, assumptions, and risks to develop mitigation plans and realistic forecasts
• Coach and develop FSA staff, fostering accountability and collaboration while providing performance feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or equivalent experience
• Significant clinical research experience with focus on feasibility, site selection, and study start-up
• Proven ability to manage projects or teams in fast-paced, matrixed environments
• Strong analytical and planning skills with experience interpreting feasibility data and metrics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on quality, predictability, and operational excellence
• Willingness to travel as required (minimal)

Compensation: Competitive base salary and performance related incentives