Country Operations Project Manager - Clinical Trials

Fortrea; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a country operations lead responsible for executing local clinical trial activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing budgets and payments. The role requires collaboration with IRB/IEC, Regulatory Authorities, vendors, and site staff to deliver study commitments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of ICH/GCP, regulatory processes, and local language proficiency alongside leadership experience to mentor junior staff and support region-wide timelines.

Qualifications

• University/college degree in life sciences or related field; professional certification may be considered.
• Ninteen: four or more years of clinical research experience can substitute for educational requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH/GCP and regulatory requirements across countries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee country-level clinical trial activities, including regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Manage budgets, payments, and commercial contracts within fair market value.
• Develop local language materials and informed consent forms; liaise with IRB/IEC and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure delivery of country commitments, timelines, and quality through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; contribute to SOP development and process improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Leadership

Education

Life science degree

Nursing certification

Job description

Fortrea is seeking a country operations lead responsible for executing local clinical trial activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing budgets and payments. The role requires collaboration with IRB/IEC, Regulatory Authorities, vendors, and site staff to deliver study commitments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of ICH/GCP, regulatory processes, and local language proficiency alongside leadership experience to mentor junior staff and support region-wide timelines.