Sponsor Dedicated Site Startup Lead
At Fortrea , we believe in improving lives through the power of science, collaboration, and innovation. As a global CRO partner, we support mission-driven sponsors in bringing new therapies to the patients who need them.
We’re now hiring a Study Start-Up Lead to join a sponsor‑dedicated team and drive the successful planning and activation of clinical trials. If you are passionate about accelerating study timelines, using data to guide decisions, and mentoring study start-up teams - this role offers you the opportunity to create a real impact.
Why join Fortrea ?
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Work in a collaborative, global environment with experts passionate about improving clinical research.
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Influence data-driven study start-up strategies for large-scale international programs.
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Play a key role in optimizing processes , bringing fresh ideas, and driving continuous improvement.
Your Main Responsibilities
In this role, you will lead, guide, and empower site activation teams across multiple countries. You will:
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Partner closely with Clinical Operations to improve study start-up metrics and implement optimized processes.
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Provide leadership, oversight, and mentoring to the FSP Site Start-Up team supporting global clinical programs.
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Develop and refine data-driven forecasting models, planning scenarios, and benchmarking tools.
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Create country-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) based on master templates and local requirements.
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Ensure SSU standards are applied consistently across projects and support ongoing process improvements.
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Lead data collection and analysis to influence SSU timelines and strategic decisions.
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Use leading industry data sources and tools to support forecasting, site readiness insights, and cycle-time optimization.
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Agree on site-level deliverables with internal teams; identify delays early and escalate when needed.
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Drive delivery of “Ready to Enroll” status for both sponsor and CRO-supported sites.
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Serve as the escalation point for site activation challenges, partnering with Study Managers to resolve issues.
What You Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (or international equivalent).
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4+ years of experience in clinical operations, project management, SSU, or trial optimization.
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2+ years directly managing site activation and study start-up processes within a sponsor or CRO.
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Proven experience with country-level ICF creation .
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Strong proficiency with data models , forecasting tools, and database structures.
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Experience working in global site start-up environments strongly preferred.
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Ability to explain complex data clearly and support data-driven decision-making.
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Expert understanding of factors that drive successful study start-up and site selection strategies.
- Fluency in local language and English.
Ready to make an impact?
Join Fortrea and play a key role in bringing new therapies to patients faster.
Apply today and help shape the future of clinical research.
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