Site Partner Engagement Specialist

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 ~100 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Fortrea is one of the largest early-stage clinical research organizations in the world. Our Clinical Pharmacology Services team helps clients to introduce their compound in humans and move to proof-of-concept. Our customers depend on us to generate critical data that determine the future of investigational drugs. It might be a tube of blood that is destined for analysis of drug levels, or an ECG to examine the QT interval... much of the data we generate ends up in a drug's label!

YOUR MISSION

Clinical Pharmacology studies have grown in complexity. As Fortrea is being entrusted to deliver more sophisticated study protocols and move towards bigger, multi country/multi center studies, the industry is experiencing increased challenges to access unique capabilities and per protocol volunteers and patient populations.

We have nurtured a relationship with a vast network of external sites/ investigators around the globe, but to succeed in this complexity, we must expand and create synergetic relationships and quality oversights with our external site network. This is why we need you to:

• Identify the top performing, high quality external site partners globally to deliver our clients protocol with minimum risks,
• Build strong relationships with these partners, collecting detailed capability, experience and quality metrics in support of the site's operational success, mitigating risk to study conduct for Fortrea sponsors, and
• Actively manage the network database and file repository in support of the Fortrea External Site Governance Model

WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY

• Accountable for the growth and maintenance of the CPS external site network and documentation databases supporting data collection, analysis and presentation of key metrics for implementation of external site strategies for CPS clinical trials.
• Obtain, enter and maintain data for quality, correctness and context for Requests for Information/Proposal (RFIs/RFPs), Bid Defense Meetings (BDMs), client calls, capabilities presentations, external site qualification and feasibility analysis, audit history, etc.
• Maintain, enter, and generate reports related to external site partners as per Fortrea External Site Governance Model.
• Generate preliminary site lists for both early and late phase study trials in response to queries for site identification
• Assist in the feasibility, assessment, and development of strategic study plans by providing relevant site data in response to pre- and post-award study deliverables - RFIs/ RFPs, BDMs, client calls, capabilities presentations, site governance and escalation or investigations, etc.
• Leverage CPS tools to generate data in support of:
  • Geographical location of fit
  • Site Experience and expertise
  • Enrollment metrics

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

Your team is split between the UK and the US. You will interact daily with Clin Ops teams, PMs, Start-up and external sites; and also, with global cross-functional teams that plan, analyze, and implement solutions to drive new business initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Qualifications:

• A university/college degree or equivalent experience in lieu of education

• 1-2 years' experience in site qualification or feasibility and understanding of global drug development and clinical trials.
• Knowing the nuances of Phase 1-1b clinical trials is a plus

Work Experience:

• Excellent computer skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, and other data capture and compilation tools. Ability to understand and leverage technology alternatives
• Knowledge of data analytics and associated tools
• Strong affinity for numbers, data, large amounts of information
• High attention to detail/quality control skills
• Strong data mining and analytical skills with the abilities to review/analyze relevant data to assist in building solution driven clinical trial strategies

Pay Range: $60,000 - 90,000/year

Benefits: All job offers will bebased 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).

Application Deadline Date: February 21, 2025

#LI-REMOTE

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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