Remote Contracts Intern — Learn Clinical Budgets & Trials

Fortrea; United States; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea invites motivated students to join its University Internship Program for a 12-month duration starting July 2027. The role offers training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in contract management within a dynamic team, with options for remote work or at the Leeds Office.

You will gain exposure to drug development processes, budgeting, contracting, and Salesforce usage, while participating in workshops and leadership talks to explore careers in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Law or Finance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions to learn the drug development process and how clinical contract management is planned, conducted, and reported.
• Familiarize yourself with tools and processes used to develop/update budgets and contracts for clinical studies.
• Use Salesforce.com (SFDC) for status reporting and data entry as directed.
• Support local team members to ensure SFDC compliance (report review and follow-ups).
• Shadow the drafting of contractual documents (Start-up Agreements, Clinical Services Agreements, Change Orders).
• Assist with simple budgeting activities.
• Assist with simple contracting activities.
• Engage with senior team members to understand operations strategy in clinical research and grow skills.
• Support the team with special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in Business/Law/Finance

Job description

Fortrea invites motivated students to join its University Internship Program for a 12-month duration starting July 2027. The role offers training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in contract management within a dynamic team, with options for remote work or at the Leeds Office.

You will gain exposure to drug development processes, budgeting, contracting, and Salesforce usage, while participating in workshops and leadership talks to explore careers in clinical research.