Life Sciences Job at Astellas – Apply Now For Site Activation Specialist Role
Looking for a rewarding Life Sciences Job at Astellas? Join one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical innovators as a Study Start-Up / Site Activation Specialist in the UK. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking clinical research, streamline study start-up operations, and make a global impact in patient-centric healthcare. If you’re passionate about advancing life sciences through clinical excellence and innovation, this is the role for you.
- Job Position: Study Start-Up / Site Activation Specialist
- Location: United Kingdom
About The Company
Astellas is a global, progressive health partner dedicated to delivering innovative medical solutions for patients worldwide. With a focus on rare and underserved disease areas, Astellas integrates patient perspectives into every stage of drug development. Driven by a culture of innovation and collaboration, Astellas works closely with healthcare providers, regulatory authorities, and communities to improve patient access and standards of care.
About the Role
Astellas is hiring a Study Start-Up / Site Activation Specialist for its Clinical Operations Excellence (COE) team in the UK. This is an exciting life sciences job opportunity for professionals eager to contribute to the early stages of clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational precision.
You will work cross-functionally with global teams to manage site activations, coordinate documentation, and support the execution of critical study start-up processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support Study Start-Up (SSU) operations to ensure timely and compliant site activation.
- Oversee site-level SSU activities from potential site identification to activation.
- Coordinate CDA and questionnaire collection, ICF negotiations, IRB/EC submissions, and IMP release activities.
- Prepare and maintain essential study documentation in line with ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Monitor project timelines, track deliverables, and update financial and operational tools.
- Escalate issues promptly and ensure adherence to all quality and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline study workflows.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Strong background in clinical trial operations and study start-up processes.
- In-depth understanding of local regulatory and SSU requirements.
- Excellent knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Familiarity with clinical systems such as CTMS is preferred.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Life Sciences or an equivalent field.
- Experience in early development or cross-functional clinical studies preferred.
- Strong teamwork skills within a global, matrix-driven environment.
Why Join Astellas
Choosing Astellas means becoming part of a global community that combines scientific innovation with compassion. Employees at Astellas enjoy:
- A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work culture.
- Opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking life sciences research.
- Flexible hybrid working options supporting work-life balance.
- Continuous professional growth through mentorship, training, and global exposure.
- The satisfaction of driving meaningful change in global healthcare.
