About this role
Fortrea is looking for an experienced clinical operations professional to join our team as Senior Site Navigator, with a strong focus on clinical trial start‑up activities and in-house CRA responsibilities. This role is ideal for someone with solid start‑up expertise who is ready to take ownership of key processes within a global CRO environment. Key Responsibilities
• Manage site identification, feasibility, and full start‑up activities, including site outreach, feasibility questionnaires, and confidentiality agreements • Lead and coordinate Ethics Committee and Regulatory Authority submissions, including initial submissions and amendments • Drive and track essential regulatory documents to ensure timely and compliant site activation • Act as primary point of contact for investigative sites during start‑up and early study phases • Independently manage site contract and budget negotiations in collaboration with internal stakeholders • Perform remote Pre‑Study Visits and support Site Initiation Visit preparation • Conduct in‑house CRA activities such as document review, CRF review, data validation, and remote monitoring tasks • Ensure TMF completeness and inspection readiness • Collaborate closely with CRAs, project teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to meet study timelines Qualifications
• University degree (life sciences preferred) • Minimum 3+ years of experience in Start‑Up • Strong hands-on experience in clinical trial start‑up is essential • Solid experience in contract and budget negotiations • Good knowledge of ICH/GCP and clinical trial processes
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