Senior Director, Remote Clinical Project Delivery

FTINC Fortrea Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea Inc. is seeking a Senior Clinical Program Lead to act as the primary client lead for complex studies, coordinating across vendors and internal teams. You will drive operational delivery, manage risk, and resolve escalated issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing project plans, TMFs, QA/risk assurance, and development of staff. The role emphasizes stakeholder management and strategic growth with a focus on regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• University/college degree in life sciences, Masters preferred.
• Minimum 9 years clinical research in pharma/CRO with at least 6 years full PM responsibility.
• Minimum 4 years direct or indirect supervisory experience.
• Preferred rare diseases, neonatal and infant pediatric studies.
• PMP or certified in clinical research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client lead for complex clinical studies, coordinating across vendors and teams.
• Develop risk management strategies and ensure operational delivery.
• Resolve escalated project issues and mentor project management staff.
• Oversee line management and talent development of project managers and ICs.
• Drive client relationships and growth through training, allocation and mentorship.
• Lead design, implementation, tracking and maintenance of project plans per SOPs and timelines.
• Ensure TMFs are audit-ready with index and plan delivery.
• Lead quality control and risk assurance to meet regulatory and client requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Clinical development knowledge

Time management

Judgment

Presentation skills

Process improvement

Education

University/college degree in life sciences

Masters preferred

Job description

Fortrea Inc. is seeking a Senior Clinical Program Lead to act as the primary client lead for complex studies, coordinating across vendors and internal teams. You will drive operational delivery, manage risk, and resolve escalated issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing project plans, TMFs, QA/risk assurance, and development of staff. The role emphasizes stakeholder management and strategic growth with a focus on regulatory compliance.