Embedded Technology Lead

Job Overview:

The Embedded Technology Lead enables and accelerates clinical development delivery through the strategic and operational application of technology. Embedded within client programs or accounts this role serves as a trusted technology advisor and execution partner aligning Fortreas digital capabilities with client objectives across FullService Outsourcing (FSO) Functional Service Provider (FSP) and SoftwareasaService (SaaS) engagement models.

This role operates at the intersection of clinical operations data and technology translating client and study needs into scalable compliant and fitforpurpose digital solutions. The Embedded Technology Senior Manager partners closely with internal delivery teams and external stakeholders to ensure technology is effectively planned deployed and optimized to drive measurable business value operational efficiency and study outcomes.

Key to success is the ability to bridge strategy and executionguiding technology decisionmaking managing implementation and adoption and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements data integrity standards and Fortreas broader digital ecosystem.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Client Partnership & Embedded Delivery

• Serve as the primary embedded technology contact for assigned client programs or functional teams
• Build strong trusted relationships with client stakeholders across clinical operations data management biostatistics and IT
• Translate client needs into practical technology solutions aligned with Fortrea capabilities

Technology Strategy & Solutioning

• Assess client processes pain points and maturity to recommend appropriate digital solutions
• Shape and deploy technology strategies across:
  • Clinical trial execution
  • Data capture and management
  • Study startup and site enablement
  • Digital patient and site solutions
• Support solution design across:
  • FSO (integrated delivery and endtoend accountability)
  • FSP (functional support and point solutions)
  • SaaS (technologyled productbased offerings)

Operational Enablement

• Embed technology into clinical delivery models to increase efficiency quality and scalability
• Act as the liaison between Fortrea delivery teams product teams and thirdparty vendors
• Support implementation planning configuration validation readiness and adoption
• Identify and mitigate technologyrelated risks and dependencies

Change Adoption & Value Realisation

• Drive user adoption through stakeholder engagement training input and feedback loops
• Measure and communicate value metrics (efficiency gains cycle time reduction quality improvements)
• Continuously refine solutions based on delivery experience and client feedback

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all technology solutions meet regulatory data privacy and security requirements
• Support audit readiness and inspection responses related to technology use
• Align with Fortrea SOPs quality standards and risk management frameworks

Engagement Model Adaptability

FSO

• Act as an integral part of the integrated program leadership team
• Own endtoend technology enablement across studies or portfolios
• Drive consistency scalability and standardisation

FSP

• Deliver functional or technologyspecific expertise embedded within client teams
• Support defined scopes such as eClinical systems analytics or digital enablement
• Collaborate closely with client process owners

SaaS

• Support deployment and optimisation of Fortrea digital products
• Act as the bridge between client users and Fortrea product teams
• Enable configuration onboarding and ongoing value realisation

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Bachelors degree in life sciences technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
• A minimum of 3 years experience in clinical development CRO operations life sciences technology or digital health
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and technology ecosystems
• Proven ability to work in clientfacing embedded or matrixed environments

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Experience working across FSO FSP or technologyled (SaaS) delivery models
• Familiarity with eClinical platforms data solutions or digital trial technologies
• Experience supporting global multistudy or portfoliolevel engagements
• Experience in change management and adoption of new technologies

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