Site Navigator I based in Germany or Austria

FTGER Fortrea Germany GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Onboarding and training programs

ERGs and wellness initiatives

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Fortrea Germany GmbH is seeking a Study Start Up Site Navigator I in Germany or Austria to support site activation activities and ensure smooth collaboration between study teams and clinical sites.

You will assist with feasibility surveys, contract and budget preparation, regulatory submissions, and startup record-keeping while learning processes under guidance. Hybrid/remote options available; onboarding and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Interest in clinical research and willingness to learn; experience with study-start up and/or budgets/contracts in clinical research is a plus.
• Basic understanding of ICH-GCP principles.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial site outreach, including feasibility surveys and Confidentiality Agreements collection support.
• Support preparation for Remote Pre-Study Visits and follow-up documentation (trip reports, required materials).
• Coordinate basic administrative tasks related to contract and budget processes under guidance.
• Provide support for regulatory submissions and ethics committee documentation.
• Act as a point of contact for routine queries between sites and internal teams.
• Track site readiness and escalate blockers to senior team members.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with reporting of start-up metrics.

Skills

Life sciences

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual German/English

ICH-GCP basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

MS Office

eTMF/CTMS knowledge

Job description

Join Fortrea’s mission to transform clinical trials and improve patient outcomes. As a Study Start Up Site Navigator I in Germany or Austria, you’ll support site activation activities and help ensure smooth collaboration between study teams and clinical sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with initial site outreach, including sending feasibility surveys and supporting collection of Confidentiality Agreements.
• Support preparation for Remote Pre-Study Visits (PSVs) and help with follow-up documentation such as trip reports and required materials.
• Coordinate basic administrative tasks related to contract and budget processes under guidance.
• Provide support for regulatory submissions and ethics committee documentation.
• Act as a point of contact for routine queries between sites and internal teams.
• Track site readiness and elevate any blockers to senior team members.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with reporting of start-up metrics.

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong interest in clinical research and willingness to learn and previous experience with study-start up and/or budget and contracts in clinical research.
• Basic understanding of ICH-GCP principles.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

Preferred

• Internship or exposure to clinical research or healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with MS Office tools; knowledge of eTMF or CTMS is a plus.

What We Offer

• Hybrid or remote work options with flexibility.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training programs to build your expertise.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and wellness initiatives.
• Career development opportunities in a global organization.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.

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