Site SSU Lead - Poland (remote)

Fortrea; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking an experienced Study Start-Up Lead to join our sponsor-dedicated team. You will help activate clinical studies efficiently and enroll participants on time across multiple countries, guiding site activation specialists and shaping start-up strategies.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, use forecasting tools and data to support plans, and develop country-specific ICFs. This role emphasizes collaboration, process improvements, and timely problem solving within a global CRO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in clinical operations, study start-up, project management, or trial optimization.
• At least 2 years managing site activation and study start-up activities in CRO/pharma.
• Experience creating country-level Informed Consent Forms (ICFs).
• Strong analytical skills with data, forecasting tools, and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site activation teams across global programs.
• Partner with Clinical Operations to improve start-up timelines.
• Use data, forecasting tools, and industry insights for planning decisions.
• Develop country-specific Informed Consent Forms based on local requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and drive improvements.
• Monitor progress, address delays, escalate issues when needed.
• Provide mentorship to study start-up team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve Ready to Enroll status efficiently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Forecasting tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Fortrea is looking for an experienced Study Start-Up Lead to join our sponsor-dedicated team. If you enjoy leading study start-up activities, working with global teams, using data to drive smarter decisions, and helping clinical trials move forward efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As a Study Start-Up Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring clinical studies are activated efficiently and ready to enroll participants on time. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, provide guidance to site activation specialists, and help shape study start-up strategies across multiple countries.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and supporting site activation teams across global clinical programs.
• Partnering with Clinical Operations teams to improve study start-up performance and timelines.
• Using data, forecasting tools, and industry insights to support planning and decision-making.
• Developing country-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) based on local requirements and approved templates.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitoring study progress, proactively addressing potential delays, and escalating issues when needed.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to study start-up team members.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure sites achieve "Ready to Enroll" status as efficiently as possible.
• Acting as a key point of contact for study start-up challenges and helping teams find effective solutions.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in clinical operations, study start-up, project management, or trial optimization.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience managing site activation and study start-up activities within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience creating country-level Informed Consent Forms (ICFs).
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data, forecasting tools, and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Solid understanding of the factors that contribute to successful study start-up and site activation.
• Previous experience working in a global clinical research environment is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Why join Fortrea?

• Be part of a global team committed to improving patient outcomes through clinical research.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
• Influence the success of international clinical trials and help bring new treatments to patients faster.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to process improvements on a global scale.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development within a leading CRO.

Ready to make an impact?

Join Fortrea and help shape the future of clinical research while working on studies that matter.

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