Global Site Identification and Feasibility

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in ~100 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Fortrea is one of the largest early-stage clinical research organizations in the world. Our Clinical Pharmacology Services team helps clients to introduce their compound in humans and move to proof-of-concept. Our customers depend on us to generate critical data that determine the future of investigational drugs. It might be a tube of blood that is destined for analysis of drug levels, or an ECG to examine the QT interval… much of the data we generate ends up in a drug’s label!

YOUR MISSION

Clinical Pharmacology studies have grown in complexity. As Fortrea is being entrusted to deliver more sophisticated study protocols and move towards bigger, multi country/multi center studies, the industry is experiencing increased challenges to access unique capabilities and per protocol volunteers and patient populations.

We have nurtured a relationship with a vast network of external sites/ investigators around the globe, but to succeed in this complexity, we must expand and create synergetic relationships and quality oversights with our external site network. This is why we need you. To:

• Identify the top performing, high quality external site partners globally to deliver our client´s protocol with minimum risks, and
• Support the external partner´s operational success through feasibility and capability analysis, ensuring targeted enrollment and study start-up.

This is a UK-based job, Remote or if you miss some office time, Hybrid options are possible if you live close to our offices in Leeds/Maidenhead.

WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY

• Leverage Fortrea´s software tools and databases to generate data in support of:
  • Global feasibility
  • Enrollment estimates
  • Study timeline projections
  • Site Performance Analytics

• Identify and outreach to external sites globally to support the operational strategy based on feasibility and enrollment assessment, site capabilities, experience and risk for key deliverables such as RFIs/RFPs, Bid Defense Meetings, client calls, capabilities presentations, site governance and escalation, etc.

• Align operational strategies and external site partner selection from pre-award request for proposal to final site selection post-award, which may include re-baselining operational strategy to client requested scope changes, revisions or rescue.

• Identify and communicate potential project-specific or external site risks, quality concerns, issue or conflict escalation and works together with Strategy & Planning Leadership on mitigation and resolution.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

Your team is split between the UK and the US. You will interact daily with Clin Ops teams, PMs, Start-up and external sites; and also with global cross-functional teams that plan, analyze, and implement solutions to drive new business initiatives.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Previous Early Clinical research experience is key.

This job is about achieving successful operational logistics and strategies to support conduct of the clinical protocol while mitigating risk. By doing so, we strive for faster enrollment, increased data reliability, and faster start-up, leading to overall shorter study duration and pricing efficiencies. Knowing the nuances of ph I-Ib clinical trials that influence those metrics is important to succeed in this role.

Where?

You may have gained that experience at another CRO, at an Early Phase Clinical Research Unit, or at a Pharmaceutical/Biotech company in roles such as:

• Feasibility and Site Analytics
• Site ID & Capabilities
• Clinical Research Associate
• Site Qualification
• QA/ due diligence on external sites
• Project Management

A life science degree is required.

IT

• Excellent computer skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and data capture and compilation tools.
• High level knowledge of data analytics tools and data mining.

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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