Clinical data Spec- Coordinator

Fortrea; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Data Specialist – Coordinator based in Costa Rica to support external data integration and ensure timely, high-quality trial data.

You will coordinate with internal teams and vendors, perform data quality checks, and contribute to study deliverables under seasoned data leads, while growing your career in a collaborative, global clinical data management environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Around 1+ year of experience in clinical research or drug development.
• Basic understanding of clinical trials, ICH-GCP, and data quality principles.
• Familiarity with clinical data standards (CDISC, SDTM, ADaM).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition, review, and integration of external clinical trial data throughout the study lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure data delivery.
• Perform data quality checks and help resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to study deliverables under guidance of data leads.
• Participate in study meetings and task coordination.
• Help prioritize tasks and manage timelines, escalating issues as needed.
• Work across multiple studies with diverse data sources and therapeutic areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Prioritization

CDISC/SDTM/ADaM familiarity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Data Specialist – Coordinator

Location: Costa Rica (candidates must be based in Costa Rica)

Department: Clinical Data Management

Advance clinical research through data precision

We are looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Clinical Data Specialist – Coordinator to join our growing Clinical Data Management team.

In this role, you will support the integrity, quality, and timely delivery of clinical trial data from external sources, contributing directly to studies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Support the acquisition, review, and integration of external clinical trial data throughout the study lifecycle
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely data delivery
• Perform data quality checks and assist in resolving discrepancies
• Contribute to study deliverables under the guidance of experienced data leads
• Participate in study-related activities, including meetings and task coordination
• Help prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and escalation issues when needed
• Work across multiple studies with diverse data sources and therapeutic areas

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Approximately 1+ year of experience in clinical research or drug development
• Basic understanding of clinical trials, ICH-GCP, and data quality principles
• Familiarity or interest in clinical data standards (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, ADaM)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Why Join Us?

• Work on global clinical trials across diverse therapeutic areas
• Build expertise in clinical data and external data integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams
• Grow your career in a supportive and structured environment

Important Requirement

Candidates must be currently based in Costa Rica

Who You Are

You are detail-driven, proactive, and eager to build a career in Clinical Data Management. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, and are motivated by contributing to high-quality clinical research.

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