Sponsor Dedicated Local Trial Manager based in Germany

Fortrea; München; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ERGs

Mental health support

Wellness programs

Flexible work

Job summary

Fortrea is recruiting an experienced Clinical Project Manager with oncology expertise. You will lead planning, execution and delivery of oncology trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality study standards.

This is a home-based role with flexible working arrangements. You will collaborate with clinical operations teams, vendors and partners, manage risks, and ensure adherence to GCP/ICH and German/EU regulations.

Qualifications

• University/college degree in life science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Several years of clinical research experience, including drugs trials and interventional studies.
• 1–2 years of clinical project management experience in CRO or sponsor environment.
• Excellent German and English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete clinical trials ensuring timelines, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate with clinical operations teams, vendors and external partners; manage cross-functional teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain study progress.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, and German/EU regulatory requirements.
• Support local/regional strategy aligned with Fortrea's long-term needs.

Skills

Clinical research

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

German language

English language

Education

Life science degree or related field

Job description

Fortrea is recruiting an experienced Clinical Project Manager with valuable expertise in Oncology. In this role, you will ensure the successful execution of clinical studies on a local level, while maintaining high-quality standards and regulatory compliance. This role is for upcoming future opportunities that may arise at Fortrea.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and completion of clinical trials, ensuring timelines, budget, and quality expectations are met.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clinical operations teams, vendors and other external partners, overseeing cross-functional teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure smooth study progress.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines and German EU regulatory requirements.
• Supports local and regional strategy development consistent with long-term corporate needs.

Qualifications

• University/college degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution, nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology (Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements).
• Strong background in clinical research, including several years of experience working on drugs trials and interventional studies.
• At least 1-2 years experience in clinical project management within a CRO or Sponsor environment.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and solve problems proactively.
• Excellent German and English skills verbal and written.

What We Offer

• Home-Based role with flexible working arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career progression.
• Work with an industry-leading sponsor and expand your leadership capabilities.
• Thanks to our ERGs (Employee Resource Groups), join divers communities that foster inclusion, professional development, and networking.
• Access to mental health support, wellness initiatives, and fitness programs.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

At Fortrea, we're all about turning the “impossible” into "I'm possible." Together, we break barriers to deliver exceptional service to our patients, fueled by a shared commitment to teamwork and excellence. Regardless of your role, we're all family, working together to achieve extraordinary results. At Fortrea, your career isn't just a job – it's a journey of making the exceptional possible, every day.