Freelance Site Activation Specialist – Portugal

Location: Portugal (home-based)

Contract type: Freelance

FTE: 0.5 - 0.75

Start: immediately

Duration: around 4 month

About the Role

We are looking for a Freelance Site Activation Specialist based in Portugal 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.

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 (Portugal), and study requirements
• Collaborate closely with Site Activation Managers, Project Management, and cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Based in Portugal 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 Portuguese and English (written and spoken)

If this role sounds of interest, please apply today