Project Manager, FSA

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China, Shanghai China, Beijing Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 9, 2026 Last posted March 9, 2026
Job description
Project Manager, FSA

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


We are currently seeking a Project Manager, FSA to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Project Manager, FSA at ICON, you will be responsible for planning and managing Feasibility and Site Activation (FSA) activities for assigned clinical studies. You will work cross-functionally to deliver timely, high-quality start-up while maintaining strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Developing and managing FSA project plans, timelines, and deliverables for assigned studies.
  • Coordinating feasibility assessments, country and site recommendations, and start-up strategies in collaboration with functional experts.
  • Overseeing essential document collection, ethics and regulatory submissions, and site activation milestones.
  • Tracking progress against timelines and KPIs, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans.
  • Serving as the primary FSA contact for internal teams and customers for study-level start-up matters.
  • Contributing to process improvement and best practice sharing within the FSA project management team.

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong experience in clinical research with a focus on feasibility, site activation, or start-up project management.
  • Proven ability to manage project plans, timelines, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good understanding of regulatory, ethics, and contractual requirements affecting study start-up.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Detail-oriented and proactive, with a commitment to quality, predictability, and customer satisfaction.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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About this role

Summary

Manage feasibility and site activation activities for clinical studies, coordinate with teams, ensure timely start-up

Job title

Project Manager, FSA

Experience level

proven experience in clinical research

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou; on-site preferred

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project planstimelinesstakeholder managementregulatory requirements

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

clinical researchfeasibilitysite activationstart-up
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City

Beijing, China

On-site City

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

On-site City

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

On-site City