Senior Site Navigator

FTBRL Fortrea Brazil Limitada; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fortrea seeks a Senior Site Navigator to act as the local country/regional expert in study start-up, leading site-level activities with minimal oversight. You will mentor junior Site Navigators and manage site outreach, feasibility, pre-study visits, and regulatory documentation to keep trials moving forward compliantly.

You will also lead contract and budget negotiations, ensure TMF accuracy and inspection readiness, and collaborate with CRAs, study leads, vendors, and regulatory teams to

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Site start-up

Regulatory knowledge

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Leadership presence

English & local language

Formação académica

University degree in life sciences or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Site Navigator 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. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here. Didn’t find what you were looking for? Join our Global Talent Network to stay connected with Fortrea, drive innovation and contribute to our mission of advancing life-saving therapies for patients worldwide. Follow us and stay updated about Fortrea on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.

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