Site Selection Specialist

Site Selection Specialist - India, Office or Home

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

This role is with Accellacare, part of ICON's clinical research network, where you’ll play a key role in transforming the clinical trial experience for patients and sponsors alike. Our global site network is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver better access, greater efficiency, and improved outcomes in clinical research.

We are currently seeking a Site Selection Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. In this role, you will support the Accellacare Feasibility and Site Selection team in managing the site selection process for Accellacare sites, maintaining key systems, and contributing to successful feasibility delivery across multiple projects. Your work will help drive informed decisions, high quality site engagement, and operational excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

• Working closely with the Site Selection Lead to align with project objectives, scope, and site delivery requirements across countries
• Identifying potential investigators and sites through databases, internet research, and local intelligence, ensuring quality checks and accurate data processing
• Building strong relationships with investigators, sites, and networks within assigned regions or therapeutic areas to support feasibility and study participation
• Conducting phone selection visits as needed to assess site capability and interest
• Collaborating with Country Managers to gather country level insights including standard of care, site profiles, and other evidence to support selection decisions
• Ensuring complete and accurate data documentation in all relevant systems to support ongoing knowledge management and site intelligence
• Adhering to sponsor specific or ICON procedures including Site Selection RACI to ensure compliance throughout the process
• Following up with sites to clarify or obtain missing feasibility information and secure a complete dataset for evaluation
• Engaging with investigators and local teams to support feasibility and country strategy decisions
• Acting as a country expert on investigator profiles, healthcare infrastructure, and site capabilities to drive optimal outreach
• Liaising cross functionally with Study Start Up, CRA Management, and other functions to gather local intelligence and support feasibility assessments
• Applying strong interpersonal skills to obtain relevant information efficiently and support continual improvement in quality and timelines
• Ensuring debarred investigators are excluded and communicating any audit or regulatory concerns impacting site selection
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring appropriate agreements are in place prior to study discussions
• Tracking investigator feedback and communicating reasons for site selection or non-selection in line with procedural requirements
• Supporting new team members through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and guidance on successful engagement approaches
• Developing and maintaining relationships with high performing sites to strengthen future collaboration and data reliability
• Acting with a high level of customer focus, flexibility, and responsiveness in all internal and external interactions
• Contributing to process improvement and operational efficiency to help accelerate delivery from concept to cure

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a clinical research environment preferred
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trust and influence outcomes
• Strong attention to detail, good judgment, and quality focused decision making
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant clinical systems
• Fluency in English required, additional languages welcome
• Ability to work proactively within deadlines in a collaborative team environment

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At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.   We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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