Senior Site Navigator

Fortrea; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Senior Site Navigator in São Paulo, Brazil, to lead start-up activities in clinical studies. In this vital role, you will oversee site activation, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a university degree in life sciences and at least 3 years of clinical research experience. This remote or office-based position offers a chance to influence study success in a supportive environment with high visibility and impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in clinical research, start-up, or regulatory processes.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee site start-up and activation activities across assigned studies.
• Manage site outreach, feasibility, and regulatory documentation.
• Lead contract and budget negotiations with investigative sites.

Skills

Site management

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

Fluency in English

Education

University/College degree (life sciences preferred)

Job description

Job Code: 700344 Job Level: P2 | Individual Contributor Function: Clinical Operations Work Model: Remote / Office-based with travel as needed

About The Role

As a Senior Site Navigator, you’ll act as a local country or regional expert in study start-up, leading site-level activities with minimal oversight. You’ll be a trusted partner to sites and internal teams, proactively identifying risks, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring studies move forward efficiently and compliantly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee site start-up and activation activities across assigned studies
• Act as a knowledge resource and mentor for junior Site Navigators
• Manage site outreach, feasibility, pre-study visits, and regulatory documentation
• Serve as the primary site contact, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with study scope and budgets
• Support IRB/IEC and regulatory authority submissions, renewals, and compliance activities
• Lead contract and budget negotiations with investigative sites
• Ensure TMF accuracy, inspection readiness, and system compliance
• Collaborate with CRAs, study leads, vendors, and regulatory teams to support SIVs and ongoing study needs
• Anticipate and mitigate risks that may impact timelines or site performance
• Participate in remote and on-site activities as required to support study success

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• University/College degree (life sciences preferred) or equivalent clinical research experience
• 3+ years of experience in clinical research, start-up, or regulatory processes
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, and regulatory frameworks

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to manage complex site portfolios independently
• Strong negotiation skills (contracts and budgets)
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership presence
• Ability to mentor, guide, and influence others
• Fluency in English and the local official language (written and spoken)

Why This Role?

This role is ideal for experienced professionals ready to lead, mentor, and shape site start-up strategy, while continuing to grow within a high-impact clinical operations environment.

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