Sponsor Dedicated Site Startup Lead remote in Europe

vor 2 Wochen

Remote Netherlands, Deutschland Fortrea Vollzeit

At Fortrea, we believe in improving lives through the power of science, collaboration, and innovation. As a global CRO partner, we support mission-driven sponsors in bringing new therapies to the patients who need them.

We're now hiring a Study Start-Up Lead to join a sponsor‑dedicated team and drive the successful planning and activation of clinical trials. If you are passionate about accelerating study timelines, using data to guide decisions, and mentoring study start-up teams — this role offers you the opportunity to create a real impact.

Why join Fortrea?
  • Work in a collaborative, global environment with experts passionate about improving clinical research.
  • Influence data-driven study start-up strategies for large-scale international programs.
  • Play a key role in optimizing processes, bringing fresh ideas, and driving continuous improvement.
  • Benefit from flexible European locations and the stability of a sponsor-dedicated model.
Your Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead, guide, and empower site activation teams across multiple countries. You will:

  • Partner closely with Clinical Operations to improve study start-up metrics and implement optimized processes.
  • Provide leadership, oversight, and mentoring to the FSP Site Start-Up team supporting global clinical programs.
  • Develop and refine data-driven forecasting models, planning scenarios, and benchmarking tools.
  • Create country-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) based on master templates and local requirements.
  • Ensure SSU standards are applied consistently across projects and support ongoing process improvements.
  • Lead data collection and analysis to influence SSU timelines and strategic decisions.
  • Use leading industry data sources and tools to support forecasting, site readiness insights, and cycle-time optimization.
  • Agree on site-level deliverables with internal teams; identify delays early and escalate when needed.
  • Drive delivery of "Ready to Enroll" status for both sponsor and CRO-supported sites.
  • Serve as the escalation point for site activation challenges, partnering with Study Managers to resolve issues.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (or international equivalent).
  • 4+ years of experience in clinical operations, project management, SSU, or trial optimization.
  • 2+ years directly managing site activation and study start-up processes within a sponsor or CRO.
  • Proven experience with country-level ICF creation.
  • Strong proficiency with data models, forecasting tools, and database structures.
  • Experience working in global site start-up environments strongly preferred.
  • Ability to explain complex data clearly and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Expert understanding of factors that drive successful study start-up and site selection strategies.
Where You Can Be Based

This is a European role, and applicants may be based in:
Poland, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Bulgaria, Netherlands, or Romania.

Ready to make an impact?

Join Fortrea and play a key role in bringing new therapies to patients faster.
Apply today and help shape the future of clinical research.

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