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 more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Senior Clinical Team Lead

FSP, Remote - USA

Sr. Clinical Team Leads (SCTL) own the clinical delivery of clinical research trials. SCTLs function as the Clinical Project Manager (CPM) within the core project team. SCTLs partner with the Project Manager and other functional leads to ensure successful delivery of the clinical aspects of a trial within contractual and budgetary requirements. The SCTL oversees the clinical and site management aspects of the trial. The SCTL represents clinical delivery with the given customer.

• Take accountability for proactively driving clinical project performance toward contracted deliverables while meeting customer needs and maintaining operational excellence.
• Drive communication and collaboration with the client and project team across a matrixed, multicultural, environment. Lead the development of the clinical project strategy and ensures prioritization with the clinical project team and key stakeholders in the creation of clear, data driven strategies and proactive management of project scope, timelines, quality and budget. In collaboration with relevant departments, prepare and deliver presentations for new business as required.
• Manage the operational aspects of projects to support subject recruitment and retention, clinical vendor delivery and oversee the monitoring visit strategy.
• Identify clinical project, financial and quality risks leveraging end to end risk management practices and quality by design principles. Appropriately utilize data sources, dashboards, and risk management strategies to drive innovation and proactive problem solving with the project and client teams. Adhere to project governance and issue escalation pathways, ensuring that clinical project plans are in place to address identified risk while adhering to professional standards, SOPs, client, and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with project team members and key stakeholders to oversee and manage clinical project budgets, resources, and scope. Ensure adherence to established budget and financial milestones. Accountable for accurately forecasting clinical project revenue and managing project costs in adherence to the budget. Leading the timely management of changes to scope and the change order process. Ensures project team awareness and tracking of KPIs for any client specific metrics.
• Provide inspiring leadership and play a key role in the creation of high performing clinical project teams. Facilitating communication and teamwork while driving delivery, ensuring that clinical team members understand contracted scope, timelines, and budget. Ensures that clinical resource projections are accurate and visible to resourcing teams, proactively escalating resource constraints and challenges. Develops and mentors team members in multiple areas of expertise and provide

Qualifications (Minimum Required):
• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e., nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Language Skills Required:
• Speaking: _ Fluent in English
• Writing/Reading: Fluent in English

Experience (Minimum Required):
• Two (2) years’ experience as a CTL, Project Manager or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform key responsibilities of the job.
• Preferred: 2+ years CRA experience, on-site or in-house.
• Global clinical project management experience.
• On the Job Experience:
• Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and Power Point)
• Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions independently Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.

Financial awareness and ability to actively and effectively utilize financial tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior project team members.
• Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to present to staff at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications Include:
• Master’s or other advanced degree.
• PMP certification

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Remote based work required

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.

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