Associate Project Start-Up Manager

Associate Project Start-up Manager

Advanced analytics. Intelligent insights.

IXICO plc (AIM: IXI) is a leading neuroimaging Contract Research Organization (CRO), delivering advanced AI analytical insights in neuroscience to the global clinical trials market. Established in 2004 and listed as a public company in 2013, IXICO has become a trusted partner to the global life sciences industry, supporting the development of new therapies for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.

With a focus on neuroscience, our purpose is to advance human health by turning data into clinically valuable insights; helping our clients reduce clinical development risk and improve return on investment from their clinical development programmes. We achieve this by combining AI machine learning imaging biomarker analysis, together with centralised neuroimaging CRO services to provide an integrated service covering every stage of clinical development through to post‑marketing surveillance.

We are committed to continuously enhancing our validated, peer‑reviewed disease‑optimised AI analytics services and our infrastructure and technology to support our ambitious growth strategy. Our people are empowered to achieve our company goals and their own personal development through the “4A” values at the heart of our culture:
Aspiration, Ability, Agility and Accountability.

To help us deliver our medical image analysis solutions to large clinical trials we are hiring an Associate Project Start‑up Manager on a permanent full‑time capacity.

This role requires flexibility to support clinical and imaging sites across the Asia‑Pacific region, including the ability to work early start times, Monday to Friday, for extended periods.

During the onboarding and induction period, working hours will be standard, 9:00 am–5:30 pm GMT. Following this period, the successful candidate must be willing to transition to early shifts of 6:00 am–2:30 pm GMT for an undetermined period. Working hours may revert to standard hours depending on study requirements and site locations.

The APSUM role requires a flexible working approach to support global clinical and imaging sites, including APAC and US time zones. Working hours may vary in accordance with study requirements and site locations and may include early starts or late finishes. Standard UK working hours may also apply. The role is based on a standard working pattern of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The APSUM is an essential member of the Project Start‑Up team within the Clinical Operations group, responsible for the execution and oversight of imaging site qualification activities for assigned clinical trials and research studies. The role supports projects from award through activation of the final imaging site, ensuring deliverables are achieved within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable quality standards.

The APSUM leads the qualification of global imaging sites, ensuring they are prepared to acquire high‑quality, standardised images within agreed timelines. Acting as the primary point of contact for global clinical and imaging sites, the APSUM works closely with Project Managers, the Science team, and clients. The role also provides scientific and technical input to support the set‑up and execution of new projects as they arise.

• Independently manage imaging site qualification activities on assigned projects, including imaging site evaluation, site training, and scanning equipment set‑up, with responsibility for reviewing imaging parameters and test data (e.g., phantom scans) across multiple imaging modalities (e.g., MRI, PET).
• Serve as the primary site contact for assigned projects, building strong relationships with site personnel and providing timely support during imaging site qualification and start‑up activities, including study data uploads and imaging protocol set‑up.
• Track progress of site start‑up activities, including maintenance of associated records and issue escalation to HPSU.
• Liaise with clients regarding…