Remote Clinical Start-Up Navigator II

Fortrea; Sydney; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Site Navigators II to coordinate start-up activities for clinical studies, acting as single point of contact for investigative sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and site readiness across feasibility, outreach, and activation.

You will mentor junior colleagues, support IRB/IEC submissions, contract and budget negotiations, TMF maintenance, and liaise with sponsor, CRO and site staff to keep timelines and patient safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• University degree in life sciences or equivalent, or 3+ years in clinical research with ICH/GCP knowledge.
• Fluent in English and local language, written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of RA, IRB/IEC regulations and start-up processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site activation tasks per ICH/GCP guidelines and project requirements.
• Identify suitable research sites and assess capabilities.
• Coordinate site outreach, confidentiality agreements, and feasibility surveys.
• Support SIV prep, vendor coordination and distribution of study materials.
• Ensure TMF updates and regulatory compliance for audit readiness.

Skills

Fluent in English

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

University degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Fortrea is seeking a Site Navigators II to coordinate start-up activities for clinical studies, acting as single point of contact for investigative sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and site readiness across feasibility, outreach, and activation.

You will mentor junior colleagues, support IRB/IEC submissions, contract and budget negotiations, TMF maintenance, and liaise with sponsor, CRO and site staff to keep timelines and patient safety at the forefront.