Clinical Research Manager (Sponsor-dedicated)

Fortrea; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Clinical Research Manager in a hybrid setup (Client Office as assigned) to lead local clinical trial operations with emphasis on regulatory and financial compliance. You will be the key point of contact for investigators and partners, driving performance across protocols and delivering patient-centric trial results.

You will bring 6–8 years of clinical research experience, monitor activities, and guide cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences or related field.
• 6-8 years of clinical research experience in pharma, CRO, or healthcare.
• Previous monitoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, local regulations, and clinical trial processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trial operations and ensure protocol compliance across assigned studies.
• Serve as the primary contact for investigators, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor site activities, review reports, and address training needs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and resource forecasting for trials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, PV, medical affairs, and global teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Bilingual EN/NL

Education

Master's degree in life sciences

Job description

Clinical Research Manager (CRM) Location: Hybrid, Client Office (as assigned)

About the Role As a Clinical Research Manager, you'll lead and oversee local clinical trial operations, ensuring regulatory and financial compliance while driving performance across protocols. You'll be the key point of contact for investigators and external partners, representing the client and building strong relationships that support trial success. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring strong leadership, scientific knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Trial Oversight: Ensure protocol compliance and performance across assigned studies.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary contact for investigators, vendors, and internal teams.
• Quality & Compliance: Monitor site activities, review reports, and address training needs.
• Operational Leadership: Oversight of budgets, contracts, and resource forecasting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with regulatory, PV, medical affairs, and global teams.

What You Bring

• Master's degree in life sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6-8 years of clinical research experience in pharma, CRO, or healthcare.
• Previous monitoring experience is needed.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, local regulations, and clinical trial processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple protocols and lead cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with site selection, start-up, and vendor management.
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and foster team performance.
• Comfortable working independently and in virtual environments.

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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.