(Sr.) Site Activation Specialist (m/w/d)

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IQVIA is seeking a (Senior) Site Activation Specialist to join its Country Site Activation Department, working from home in Germany. IQVIA is a global leader that provides clinical‑research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to life‑science and healthcare organisations, helping bring innovative treatments to market and improve patient outcomes worldwide. In this role you will act as the single point of contact for assigned studies, liaising with investigative sites, the RSU team, clinical operations, feasibility, site identification, project management and the client. You will manage the end‑to‑end start‑up process, ensuring that all regulatory, start‑up and maintenance activities follow local and international SOPs and GCP/ICH guidelines. Key tasks include preparing, reviewing and negotiating site contracts and budgets, assembling and quality‑checking regulatory documents, submitting approval requests to ethics committees, tracking the progress of contracts, ethics and IP‑release paperwork, and maintaining accurate records in internal systems and databases. You will also help define project plans and timelines, monitor site performance metrics, and implement contingency measures when needed. The position requires a university degree in a life‑science discipline or a related scientific field, or an apprenticeship in health‑care or as a legal secretary/paralegal. Candidates must have experience in clinical‑research, preferably in study start‑up, or an equivalent mix of education and training. A solid understanding of GCP and ICH regulatory requirements is essential. Fluency in German at C1 level and a good command of English are mandatory, along with strong written and verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Nice‑to‑have attributes include a supportive attitude that fits with IQVIA's leadership and mentorship culture, a desire for career growth, and the flexibility to work from home on a flexible schedule. The role offers a competitive salary package, bonus potential, pension contributions and other benefits, as well as exposure to dynamic projects and a global network of professionals. What the role asks for: - University degree in life science or related field - Apprenticeship in health care or legal secretary/paralegal - Clinical research experience, preferably study start‑up - Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines - German language fluency C1 - Good command of English - Strong written and verbal communication - Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize Nice‑to‑have: - Experience with site contract negotiation - Familiarity with internal tracking tools and databases