Site Navigator Intern

FTPOL Fortrea Poland Sp z o.o.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Office in Warsaw

Job summary

Fortrea Poland Sp z o.o. invites applications for a Site Navigator Intern, a 12-month program based in Warsaw.

You will help with start-up activities, site management, and regulatory documentation while gaining hands-on exposure to the full clinical trial lifecycle in a global CRO environment. The role requires a Master's student or recent graduate in life sciences, strong organizational and communication skills, and fluency in Polish and English.

Qualifications

• Master's program enrolled or recent graduate in a life sciences, healthcare or related field.
• Fluency in Polish and English.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Interest in clinical research and drug development.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, collection and maintenance of study documentation.
• Support adherence to regulatory guidelines, SOPs and study protocols.
• Assist feasibility/site identification tasks and site outreach.
• Contribute to study submissions and track regulatory updates.
• Support Site Initiation Visit prep and site activation activities.
• Gain exposure to remote site management and data validation tasks.
• Support data collection and quality control of study databases.
• Coordinate study-related meetings and milestones.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Polish & English fluency

Education

Master's degree in life sciences/healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

At 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 are looking for a motivated individual with a strong interest in clinical research to join our team as a Site Navigator Intern, supporting clinical trial start-up and site management activities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad, hands-on exposure to the clinical trial lifecycle, from feasibility and study start-up through site activation and ongoing site management, while developing a career in clinical research within a global CRO environment. Start Date: January 2027 Duration: 12 months Location: office-based in Warsaw Poland

Key tasks and objectives:

1. 1) Assist in the preparation, collection, review and maintenance of study documentation, including informed consent forms and other study-related documents.
2. 2) Collaborate with the study team to support adherence to regulatory guidelines, study protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
3. 3) Assist in feasibility/site identification tasks, including but not limited to site outreach, collection of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), and maintenance of relevant study systems.
4. 4) Support the preparation and compilation of documents required for study submissions to relevant authorities, as well as tracking of regulatory updates and document validity.
5. 5) Support Site Initiation Visit (SIV) preparation and site activation activities, including the collection, tracking and quality review of essential and investigator documents, coordination of system access and study supplies, and other activities required to support timely and compliant site activation and maintenance.
6. 6) Gain introductory exposure to remote site management and monitoring activities by supporting document review, data validation and other assigned tasks (following completion of relevant training).
7. 7) Support data collection, entry, and quality control efforts to maintain accurate and reliable study databases.
8. 8) Assist in the coordination of study-related meetings, including investigator meetings and study team meetings.
9. 9) Collaborate with the project teams and study stakeholders to support study milestones.
10. 10) Support contract amendment negotiation and processing activities.
11. 11) Assist in tracking study payment workflows, including logging invoice details and verifying documentation for completeness.
12. 12) Support other tasks as assigned to contribute to the success and efficiency of the department.
13. 13) Assist with routine site communication and follow-up activities, and flag missing documents, delays or other issues to the study team.

Requirements:

1. 1) Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Master's program in a relevant scientific, healthcare or life sciences discipline.
2. 2) Strong interest in clinical research and a desire to learn about clinical trial conduct and the drug development process.
3. 3) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. 4) Effective written and verbal communication skills.
5. 5) Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
6. 6) Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines is an asset.
7. 7) Experience gained through internships, student organizations, volunteering or other extracurricular activities will be an asset.
8. 8) Fluency in Polish and English.
9. 9) Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and willingness to learn new systems.
10. 10) Strong willingness to learn, openness to feedback and guidance, and a proactive approach to professional development.

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. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request

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