Senior Site Navigator FSO

Fortrea is looking for an experienced clinical operations professional to join our team as Senior Site Navigator with a strong focus on clinical trial startup activities and in-house CRA responsibilities. This role is ideal for someone with solid startup expertise who is ready to take ownership of key processes within a global CRO environment.

Key responsibilities

Manage site identification feasibility and full startup 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 startup and early study phases
Independently manage site contract and budget negotiations in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Perform remote PreStudy Visits and support Site Initiation Visit preparation
Conduct inhouse 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 crossfunctional stakeholders to meet study timelines

Qualifications

University degree (life sciences preferred)
Minimum 3 years of experience in StartUp
Strong hands-on experience in clinical trial startup is essential
Proven experience with EC/RA submissions and regulatory documentation
Solid experience in contract and budget negotiations
Good knowledge of ICH/GCP and clinical trial processes
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and proactive communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a structured way