Site Selection Specialist Clinical Research Jobs | ICON Careers India

Site Selection Specialist Job in Bangalore & Chennai | ICON Hiring Clinical Research Professionals

ICON plc is hiring experienced candidates for Site Selection Specialist roles in Bangalore and Chennai. Apply now if you hold a Bachelor’s in Life Sciences with 3+ years of experience in clinical research.

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Site Selection Specialist Jobs at ICON in Bangalore & Chennai

ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is currently seeking qualified professionals for the role of Site Selection Specialist. This role is available at our offices in Bangalore and Chennai or as a home-based opportunity, offering flexible work arrangements.

This role is critical to our Study Start-Up division, contributing directly to the planning and execution of global clinical trials by ensuring the best site and investigator selection for various therapeutic studies.

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Why Join ICON?

Global Innovation Meets Local Excellence

ICON operates in over 100 countries and partners with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies to accelerate drug development. As a Site Selection Specialist, you become part of a mission to transform patients’ lives through clinical innovation.

Employee-First Culture

ICON provides competitive salary packages, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, flexible work setups, and inclusive workplace culture focused on your growth.

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Role Overview: Site Selection Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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Eligibility Criteria

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related fields

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research, site feasibility, or study start-up functions

Desired Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to data accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

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Location and Application Process

📍 Job Locations: Bangalore, Chennai (Hybrid or Home-Based)

🔗 Official Job Page: Apply Here

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Summary Table

Company Name	Current Vacancies in Departments
ICON plc	Study Start-Up – Site Selection

Required Education	Experience Required
BSc / MSc (Life Sciences), B Pharm	3+ Years

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Site Selection Specialist Clinical Research Jobs | ICON Careers India

ICON plc is hiring Site Selection Specialists in Bangalore and Chennai. Candidates with BSc/MSc or BPharm and 3+ years of clinical research experience are encouraged to apply.