Freelance Site Activation Specialist – Germany (Home-Based)

Location: Germany (home-based)
Contract type: Freelance

FTE: 1.0 - full time
Start: immediately
Duration: around 4 month

About the Role

We are looking for a Freelance Site Activation Specialist based in Germany to support country-level clinical trial start-up and site management activities.

This role focuses on feasibility, site identification, regulatory submissions, and activation , with some involvement in maintenance activities. Candidates with experience in Switzerland or exposure to the DACH region are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned investigative sites
• Execute feasibility, site identification, and site activation activities in line with SOPs, regulations, and project timelines
• Prepare, review, and manage essential site and regulatory documents, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Support contract and budget processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Maintain and update tracking tools, timelines, and internal systems with accurate project data
• Monitor and report on site activation progress and performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations (Germany and ideally Switzerland), and study requirements
• Collaborate closely with Site Activation Managers, Project Management, and cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Based in Germany with strong understanding of the local regulatory environment
• 2–3 + years of experience in site activation, study start-up, or clinical research
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field
• Solid knowledge of clinical trial start-up processes and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing site documentation and submission processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple sites and timelines
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Experience working on clinical studies in Switzerland or familiarity with Swiss regulatory requirements an advantage
• Exposure to cross-border (DACH) studies an advantage

If this role sounds of interest, please apply today!

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