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. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Job Overview:

• Primary contact with investigative site(s) during site start-up activities and maintenance with

responsibility for collection of the required investigator and essential documents for a study, to

ensure EC/IRB/Third body/Regulatory Authority and any other local applications are made

within the timelines agreed with project management and Site Readiness team and that

documentation meets the specifications required by applicable regulations and sponsor.

• The job holder, an SME for local/regional regulations, may work with multiple vendors, drives

and coordinates activities across a range of stakeholders in support of site start up delivery.

• This role liaises with the applicable team to ensure compliance, coordinates best practice

solutions within region and coaches others in the more complex areas of SU. The Senior Site

Readiness and Regulatory Specialist proactively anticipates and mitigates issues that could delay

start up across a range of sites.

• Is the escalation point for negotiations with SUPM/SUCM’s on behalf of less senior colleagues.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining awareness of regulatory legislation, guidance and practice, ICH/GCP

and relevant Sponsor requirements.

• Take ownership in the preparation (collection, organization and compilation) of routine

submissions filed to IRB/EC/Third body/Regulatory Authorities (e.g., INDs/CTAs) including but

not limited to the preparation of study documentation such as review/summarize

scientific/research documents, country application form and cover letter for sponsor review as

applicable.

• Complete submissions to and liaise with IRB/IEC/Third body/Regulatory Authority as applicable

regarding submission/approval issues

• Liaise with internal and external vendors in the generation of Regulatory Authority submissions

(as applicable).

• Perform a review of final submission documents as applicable.

• Ensure appropriate systems are updated accurately and compliantly, ensuring others follow

established processes.

• Anticipate and prevent issues and service failures from developing in their study, escalating

when appropriate, negotiating when required.

• Mentor and coach other Site Readiness and Regulatory Operations team members.

In-Country specific tasks (Global)

• Serve as primary contact for investigative sites and ensure documents required are collected in

a timely manner.

• Collect and track all the necessary documents required and perform a quality review, formatting

and compilation of the final documents for effective and compliant site activation and

maintenance without supervision and liaise with stakeholders as applicable in site activation

related items.

• When delegated by line manager, oversee and ensure quality data and audit readiness.

• Participate independently and take lead (as applicable) in client meetings to proactively liaise on

issues related to site activation and maintenance.

• Develop project specific plans for the Site Activation component of assigned studies.

• Review and approve projections and timelines to study teams, ensuring that they accurately

represent the country’s performance and suggests mitigation actions in agreement with line

manager.

• Review and approve Country and Site Specific patient informed consents for compliance to local

requirements and protocol with agreement by line manager.

• Proactively resolve informed consent and contractual language issues plus other significant

barriers to study execution with study sites.

• Oversee start up activities (possibly across a range of studies) to ensure issues are identified,

managed and, if necessary, escalated to the appropriate individual.

• May take country lead role for specific projects/tasks with the applicable mentoring and

supervision.

• Proactively identifying, preventing and escalating to Submission Leads any risk to meeting

deliverables and participate in strategy meetings to mitigate them.

• Notify the Submissions Lead of hours identified as Out-of-Scope or over burn.

Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) tasks (specific centralized role for EU)

• Responsible for the upload of submission documentation to, interacting with and monitoring of

all notifications and alerts in CTIS to ensure all milestones and events for the trial are met within

the timelines mandated.

• And all other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• University/College degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health

profession from an appropriate accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or

laboratory technology) AND 4 years work experience in clinical research, including a strong

working knowledge of the ICH guidelines and RA, IRB/IEC regulations.

• In lieu of the above requirement, candidates with a High School Diploma or equivalent AND a

minimum of 5 years work experience in clinical research, including a strong working knowledge

of the ICH guidelines and RA, IRB/IEC regulations will be considered.

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

• Strategic thinking.

• Team Leadership.

• Coping with Complexity.

• Business acumen.

• Oversight.

• Matrix competence.

• Emotional Intelligence.

• Resilience.

• Diversity orientation/cultural awareness.

• Quality/Service leadership.

• Focus on Customers.

• Innovate and Change.

• Work Well with Others.

• Develop Self and Teams.

• Gets it Done.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• More than 4 years of experience in clinical development or regulatory process.

• In depth experience of applying strong knowledge of ICH, RA, IRB/IEC and other applicable

regulations/guidelines. Expert knowledge of investigator start-up documents; previous

interaction with operational project teams and investigative sites.

• In depth experience of issue escalation and resolution.

• Credible role model in effective communication and problem solving.

• Proven strengths managing relationships and negotiating solutions while maintaining a level of

approachability with colleagues both internal and external to the organization.

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:

As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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