Study Startup Specialist II

PSI CRO·Vienna, Vienna, Austria

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Hybrid Study Startup Specialist II role in Vienna supporting country-level clinical study activation. Duties include feasibility and site identification, agreements and budget negotiations, regulatory and IRB/IEC submissions, IP-RED packages, document coordination, site activation timelines, investigational product distribution, and staff coaching. Requires a Life Sciences college/university degree or equivalent education, training and experience, at least two years of full-scope study startup experience in the country/region, English proficiency, and strong communication, organizational, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Two home-working days are available after probation.

Key requirements

• College/University degree in Life Sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Required skills: Full-scope study startup experience in the country/region, Communication, Organization, Negotiation, Relationship building, Site activation processes, Feasibility research and site identification, Site agreement and budget negotiations, IRB/IEC submission documentation, IP-RED process documentation, Study document translation and review, Study dossier preparation and submission, Investigational product and clinical study supply distribution
• Required language: English

Opportunity details

• Workplace: Hybrid
• Posted: Oct 19, 2026
• Original advert language: English

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Employer’s role description

Job title: Study Startup Specialist II

Location: Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Employment type: Full-time

Compensation: up to EUR 51000 - yearly

Workplace type: Hybrid

Company Description

We are the company that cares – for our staff, for our clients, for our partners and for the quality of the work we do. A dynamic, global company founded in 1995, we bring together more than 3,000 driven, dedicated and passionate individuals. We work on the frontline of medical science, changing lives, and bringing new medicines to those who need them.

If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a growing company with true focus on its people, then PSI is the right choice for you.

Job Description

Take your career to the next level and lead challenging study activation process on a country level. You will support clinical research teams and ensure PSI projects start smoothly and on time.

You will:

Collaborate with the project team for site activation processes
Assist in feasibility research and site identification
Facilitate site agreement and budget negotiations
Collect site documents for IRB/IEC submission and/or IP-RED process
Coordinate translation and review of study-specific documents
Identify and escalate project-specific issues as needed
Prepare and submit the study dossiers to sites, competent authorities, IRBs/IECs
Prepare IP-REDs packages
Support initial distribution of Investigational Product(s) and clinical study supplies to sites
Ensure exchange of information and documentation with investigational sites, off site facilities and vendors
Participate in development of site-specific startup timelines and enrolment projections and is responsible for meeting the site activation targets
Train and coach department staff on startup processes

Qualifications

College/University degree in Life Sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
At least 2 years of full-scope Study Startup experience in the country/region
Full working proficiency in English
Well-developed communication and organizational skills
Ability to negotiate and build relationships at all levels

Additional Information

We offer:

Excellent working conditions
Extensive training and friendly team
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Two days working from home following successful completion of probation

Make the right call and take your career to a whole new level. Join the company that focuses on its people and invests in their professional development and success.