Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Junior (1-2 years)

English

Hard Skills

Clinical Research Clinical Trial Planning Clinical Documentation Trial Preparation Project Initiation Documentation Process Improvement Presentation Design Stakeholder Communications Clinical Trial Management Systems Taking Meeting Minutes +6 more

Other Skills

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Report Writing
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Virtual Teams
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Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Outlook
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Time Management
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Prioritization

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree
1 year of experience in CRO, sponsor, vendor, or site/coordinator environment
Strong MS Office skills (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and take ownership of tasks

Requirements:

Support delivery of site start-up activities within agreed timelines
Contribute to start-up documentation and trial-related plans
Prepare reports, meeting minutes, presentation slides, and trackers
Manage document filing, tracking, and study-related issue logs

Job description

At Fortrea, we are passionate about advancing clinical research and improving patients’ lives worldwide. We are currently looking for a Site Start‑Up, Clinical Trial Assistant to join our team in a client‑dedicated model, supporting global clinical trials from set‑up through activation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their clinical research career who wants to gain hands‑on experience in site start‑up and work closely with experienced professionals in a fast‑paced CRO environment.

Key responsibilities

Support delivery of site start‑up activities within agreed timelines
Contribute to start‑up documentation and trial‑related plans
Prepare reports, meeting minutes, presentation slides, and trackers
Manage document filing, tracking, and study‑related issue logs
Support escalations and communication with SSU/SB&C Managers
Act as a knowledgeable user of relevant systems and processes
Maintain training records and participate in process‑improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree
1 year of experience in CRO, sponsor, vendor, or site/coordinator environment
Strong MS Office skills (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and take ownership of tasks
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities

Why join Fortrea

At Fortrea, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team with clear development opportunities. You’ll gain exposure to global clinical trials, work in a structured environment with defined processes, and build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in clinical research, all while working on a client‑dedicated program that offers stability and deeper study exposure.

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