Site SSU Lead - UK/ROI (remote)

Fortrea; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking an experienced Study Start-Up Lead to join our sponsor-dedicated team. You will guide study activation across global programs, mentor start-up staff, and ensure sites achieve Ready to Enroll status efficiently.

You’ll collaborate with Clinical Operations and cross-functional partners, use data and forecasting to shape start-up strategies, and develop country-specific ICFs to meet local requirements and approved templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field (or equivalent).
• 4+ years in clinical operations, study start-up, project management, or trial optimization.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience managing site activation and study start-up activities within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience creating country-level Informed Consent Forms (ICFs).
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data, forecasting tools, and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Solid understanding of the factors that contribute to successful study start-up and site activation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site activation teams across global clinical programs.
• Partner with Clinical Operations teams to improve study start-up performance and timelines.
• Use data, forecasting tools, and industry insights to support planning and decision-making.
• Develop country-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) based on local requirements and approved templates.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitoring study progress, proactively addressing potential delays, and escalating issues when needed.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to study start-up team members.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure sites achieve “Ready to Enroll” status as efficiently as possible.
• Acting as a key point of contact for study start-up challenges and helping teams find effective solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Global cross-functional collaboration

Study start-up knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Forecasting tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Fortrea is looking for an experienced Study Start-Up Lead to join our sponsor-dedicated team. If you enjoy leading study start-up activities, working with global teams, using data to drive smarter decisions, and helping clinical trials move forward efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As a Study Start-Up Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring clinical studies are activated efficiently and ready to enroll participants on time. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, provide guidance to site activation specialists, and help shape study start-up strategies across multiple countries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting site activation teams across global clinical programs.
• Partnering with Clinical Operations teams to improve study start-up performance and timelines.
• Using data, forecasting tools, and industry insights to support planning and decision-making.
• Developing country-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) based on local requirements and approved templates.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitoring study progress, proactively addressing potential delays, and escalating issues when needed.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to study start-up team members.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure sites achieve “Ready to Enroll” status as efficiently as possible.
• Acting as a key point of contact for study start-up challenges and helping teams find effective solutions.
  

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in clinical operations, study start-up, project management, or trial optimization.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience managing site activation and study start-up activities within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience creating country-level Informed Consent Forms (ICFs).
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data, forecasting tools, and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Solid understanding of the factors that contribute to successful study start-up and site activation.
• Previous experience working in a global clinical research environment is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  

Why join Fortrea?

• Be part of a global team committed to improving patient outcomes through clinical research.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
• Influence the success of international clinical trials and help bring new treatments to patients faster.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to process improvements on a global scale.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development within a leading CRO.
  

Ready to make an impact?

Join Fortrea and help shape the future of clinical research while working on studies that matter!

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