Intern - Contracts team

Fortrea; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is offering a 12‑month university internship in the UK for students pursuing Business, Law, or Finance, with remote or Leeds Office options. You will gain hands-on experience in clinical contract management, budgeting, and SFDC reporting under experienced mentors.

Join a global team and participate in training workshops, leadership talks, and career-focused discussions that support your professional development in biomedical research and healthcare innovation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Law or Finance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions to learn the drug development process and how clinical research is planned, conducted, and reported.
• Familiarize yourself with tools and processes used to develop/update budgets and contracts for clinical studies.
• Use Salesforce.com for status reporting and data entry as directed.
• Support local team to ensure SFDC compliance (review reports and follow up as needed).
• Shadow drafting of contractual documents (Start-up Agreements, Clinical Services Agreements, Change Orders).
• Assist with budgeting and contracting activities and learn strategy behind clinical operations.

Skills

Strong communication (written & verbal

MS Office Suite

Task prioritization

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in Business, Law, or Finance

Tools

Salesforce.com (SFDC)

Job description

Launch Your Career with FortreaAt Fortrea, we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation. Our Early Careers program is more than an internship, —it’s a launchpad for your future.As an Intern, you’ll join a global team where curiosity, motivation, and fresh ideas are celebrated. You’ll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see firsthand how clinical research and healthcare innovation change lives.We don’t expect you to know it all. What matters most is your potential, your drive to learn, and your willingness to grow. With hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured development, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to succeed.Your journey to pioneering tomorrow’s breakthroughs starts here.Fortrea 2027 University Internship ProgramLocation: UK, remote OR Leeds OfficeFull-time: 12-monthStart Date: July 2027This program is designed to support your professional development and career exploration through training workshops, leadership speakers, employee resource group activities and career-focused discussions.Take pride in helping deliver solutions that bring life-changing medicines to patients faster while creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.Are you a motivated student working towards a degree in Business , Finance , or Law ? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in contract management within a dynamic and supportive team? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented intern to join our Contract Management department.Summary of Responsibilities:· Attend training sessions to learn the drug development process and how clinical research is planned, conducted, and reported· Familiarize yourself with the various tools and processes that the clinical contract management team utilizes to develop/update the budgets and contracts for clinical studies· Use of SalesForce.Com (SFDC) for status reporting and tracking purposes: perform timely and accurate data entry as directed· Supporting local team members to ensure compliance with SFDC (reviewing reports and following up with team members where needed)· Shadow the drafting of contractual documents (Start-up Agreements, Clinical Services Agreements, Change Orders)· Assignment to simple budgeting activities· Assignment to simple contracting activities· Engage and learn with the senior team members by shadowing them in their daily activities and learn the strategy behind the operations of clinical research to enhance your knowledge and skills into this exciting domain· Support the team with special projects and process improvementsQualifications (Minimum Required):· Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Law or Finance.· Strong written and verbal communication skills.· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).· Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.· Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented environment.Work Environment:· Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.· Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.Physical Requirements:· Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.· Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.· Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.· Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.· Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.· Regular and consistent attendance.· Varied hours may be required.Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .