Full Time
Site Activation Specialist - Japan - Remote
🌍 Remote
📅 Posted Mar 29, 2026
Quick Summary
Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a detail-oriented Site Activation Specialist in Japan to play a crucial role in facilitating the efficient activation of clinical research sites. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to hone your project management skills and advance your career within a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about improving lives and possess a strong understanding of the Japanese healthcare system, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Track and manage study-specific site regulatory documents, ensuring timely follow-up with sites and internal teams.
- Support the development, adaptation, and review of country/site-specific informed consent forms.
- Collect, receive, and perform initial reviews of required study-specific regulatory/essential documents in accordance with relevant guidelines.
- Provide local follow-up and updates on the status of local Ethics Committee submissions to the project teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (medical, biological, etc.).
- Minimum of one year of experience in clinical research, ideally in site activation or regulatory affairs.
- Strong understanding of country-level cultural norms and local healthcare systems in Japan.
Benefits
- Remote work opportunity
- Competitive compensation
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Required Skills
Regulatory Documents
Informed Consent Forms
Site Communication
Essential Documents
EC Submissions
Site Identification
Feasibility Questionnaires
Project Management
MS-Office
Estimated Salary Range for Site Activation Specialist - Japan - Remote in Remote
BELOW AVERAGE
< $55k/yr
✨
AVERAGE RANGE
$55k - $70k
/year
ABOVE AVERAGE
> $70k/yr
💡 Salary estimates based on aggregated data from public sources. Actual salaries may vary.
Job Description
Who we are
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!
What the Site Activation department does at Worldwide
As a Site Activation Specialist, you will be an integral part of our Site team, collaborating seamlessly to facilitate the efficient activation of clinical research sites. Discover a world of difference at Worldwide, where we nurture your career development and growth.
With a focus on honing project management and strategic planning skills, our team supports you in advancing through the opportunities within Site Activation and sets you up for success to progress forward to Project Management or other Clinical Operations groups.
What you will do
Track study-specific site regulatory documents by site and/or country and follow up with sites or internal team members
Support the development, adaptation, and review of country/site specific informed consent forms
Maintain regular communication with sites to ensure timely completion of start-up and maintenance activities
Collect, receive, and perform first review of required study-specific site regulatory/essential documents in accordance with applicable SOPs, guidelines, and relevant study specific plans
Provide local follow up and updates of status of local EC submissions to the relevant teams assigned to the project
Support Site Identification activities including the negotiation and collection of Confidential Disclosure Agreements and the collection and analysis of Site Feasibility Questionnaires
What you will bring to the role
Organizational and time management skills
Aptitude for planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and critiquing skills
Strong ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment
Proficiency in MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of country level cultural norms and local healthcare systems; ability to initiate and develop relationships with local investigators and key site personnel
Your experience
A minimum four-year college curriculum with a major concentration in medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy or other related science
Minimum one year of experience in clinical research, preferably in site activation or regulatory-related function
Previous experience within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry
Good knowledge of ICH GCP, EU Clinical Trials Directive and other relevant clinical research conduct guidance
Multilingualism preferred; fluent in local language; working knowledge of English
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.
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