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.

Senior Clinical Scientist, FSP

This is a full-time, remote based position, candidates can sit anywhere in The US and Canada

If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.

Summary of role:

In this role, the selected candidate will lead/support studies; be accountable for the clinical/scientific execution of the protocol; be the clinical point of contact for scientific issues/questions for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., IRB, sites); and act as scientific lead on Clinical Trial Team (CTT).

Other key responsibilities:

• Responsible for trial design and endpoint development in collaboration with CD; collaborates with medical writing to develop trial results communication for investigators  
• Leads the Medical Monitoring (MM) team in performing MM activities, including development of the Medical Monitoring Plan (MMP) and review of SAE reports, monitoring data issues and central lab reports
• Sets up/supports SAC, DMC, adjudication committee; provides scientific input to SM for data management activities (e.g. EDC, DRP, CRF’s)
• Protocols/amendments – collaborates with medical writing, participates in governance committee review; authors protocol clarification letters; reconciles and reviews all protocol deviation classifications and assess and prepares protocol deviation list for the CSR  
• May act as mentor to other Clinical Scientists

Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences or significant experience in clinical development
• BS/BA with 7+ years clinical research experience 
• MS/PhD with 5+ years clinical research experience
• Minimum 2 years pharmaceutical and clinical drug development experience in a Clinical Scientist role as a lead required.

Benefits and Pay

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. 

Pay Range: $115,000 – $168,000 USD

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis, there is no deadline

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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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