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Site SSU Lead UKROI (remote)

Fortrea


Job Location:

Maidenhead - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fortrea is looking for an experienced Study Start-Up Lead to join our sponsor-dedicated team. If you enjoy leading study start-up activities working with global teams using data to drive smarter decisions and helping clinical trials move forward efficiently wed love to hear from you.

What youll be doing

As a Study Start-Up Lead youll play a key role in ensuring clinical studies are activated efficiently and ready to enroll participants on time. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams provide guidance to site activation specialists and help shape study start-up strategies across multiple countries.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and supporting site activation teams across global clinical programs.
  • Partnering with Clinical Operations teams to improve study start-up performance and timelines.
  • Using data forecasting tools and industry insights to support planning and decision-making.
  • Developing country-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) based on local requirements and approved templates.
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
  • Monitoring study progress proactively addressing potential delays and escalating issues when needed.
  • Providing mentorship and guidance to study start-up team members.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure sites achieve Ready to Enroll status as efficiently as possible.
  • Acting as a key point of contact for study start-up challenges and helping teams find effective solutions.
What were looking for
  • Bachelors degree in Life Sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 4 years of experience in clinical operations study start-up project management or trial optimization.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience managing site activation and study start-up activities within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Experience creating country-level Informed Consent Forms (ICFs).
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data forecasting tools and performance metrics.
  • Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly to a variety of audiences.
  • Solid understanding of the factors that contribute to successful study start-up and site activation.
  • Previous experience working in a global clinical research environment is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication organizational and stakeholder management skills.
Why join Fortrea
  • Be part of a global team committed to improving patient outcomes through clinical research.
  • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
  • Influence the success of international clinical trials and help bring new treatments to patients faster.
  • Take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to process improvements on a global scale.
  • Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development within a leading CRO.
Ready to make an impact

Join Fortrea and help shape the future of clinical research while working on studies that matter!

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