Remote Site Activation Coordinator

Fortrea; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Site Navigator to coordinate site-level activities during the start-up phase of clinical studies. You will serve as the primary contact for investigative sites, guiding feasibility, outreach, site activation, and ongoing maintenance while ensuring regulatory compliance and participant protection.

You will identify suitable research sites, perform initial outreach, manage documentation and IRB/IEC interactions, support site initiation visits, and collaborate with sponsor,

Qualifications

• University/College degree in life sciences or related allied health field, or equivalent clinical research experience.
• Working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory/IRB processes.
• Fluent in English and local language, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site activation tasks compliant with ICH/GCP, local regulations, SOPs and project requirements.
• Identify and assess potential research sites for study fit and capabilities.
• Perform initial site outreach, collect confidentiality agreements and feasibility surveys.
• Support Study Initiation Visits and coordinate with vendors and study teams.
• Ensure TMF readiness, regulatory compliance, and timely site documentation.

Skills

Fluent in English and local language

Excellent communication

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

University/College degree (life science preferred)

Alternative: 2–3 years clinical research experience

High School Diploma + 5 years clinical research experience

Job description

Fortrea is seeking a Site Navigator to coordinate site-level activities during the start-up phase of clinical studies. You will serve as the primary contact for investigative sites, guiding feasibility, outreach, site activation, and ongoing maintenance while ensuring regulatory compliance and participant protection.

You will identify suitable research sites, perform initial outreach, manage documentation and IRB/IEC interactions, support site initiation visits, and collaborate with sponsor,