Senior Study Start Up Associate - Hybrid - Romania
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
As a Principal Study Start-Up Associate at ICON, you will be responsible for budget/finance aspects, for execution and oversight of clinical trial country submissions and approvals.
What You Will Do:
Your focus will be execution and oversight of clinical trial country submissions and approvals and negotiations of budgets and CTAs with sites.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the negotiation and execution of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), including site contracts and budget negotiations, ensuring timely study start-up.
- Manage and oversee clinical trial payments throughout the study lifecycle, including payment tracking, issue resolution, and close-out reconciliation.
- Prepare, review,



and submit essential regulatory and site documentation to support approvals and successful site activation.
- Partner with local study teams and investigative sites to drive start-up activities and ensure milestones are achieved on schedule.
- Provide expert guidance on study start-up processes, requirements, and best practices, fostering strong collaboration and communication among stakeholders.

Your Profile:
You will have solid site start-up and activation experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with the flexibility to attend the office 1-3 days per week.
- Strong knowledge of site budget development, contract negotiations, and local regulatory requirements, including submission and approval processes.
- Proven experience in clinical study start-up activitie

📌 Principal Study Start-Up Associate (Roma)
🏢 Icon Clinical Research
📍 Roma