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. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
Why settle for one thing when you can have everything?
Fortrea gives you the best two for one opportunity for career growth. Who doesn’t want twice the perks – working at one of the largest FSP CROs—and partnering with one sponsor with a dedicated therapeutic focus.
We are looking to hire a Clinical Research Manager (Local Trial Manager) in Germany. In this position, you will be fully dedicated to a single sponsor. This position is open for full-time candidates and it can be home-based.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Main Point of Contact for assigned protocols and link between Country Operations and clinical trial team
- Responsible for project management of the assigned studies: actively plans, drive and track execution and performance of deliverables/timelines/results to meet country commitments from feasibility and site selection, recruitment, execution and close out
- Review Monitoring Visits Reports and raise performance issues and training needs to CRA manager and/or functional vendor and internal management as needed
- Perform Quality control visits as required
- Lead local study teams to high performance: train in the protocol other local roles, closely collaborate with and supports CRAs as protocol guide and coordinate activities across the different local country roles ensuring a strong collaboration
- Responsible for crafting and executing a local risk management plan for assigned studies
- Ensure compliance with CTMS, eTMF and other key systems
- Raises as needed different challenges and issues
- Responsible for collaboration with functional outsourcing vendors, investigators, other external partners
- Country point of contact for programmatically outsourced trials
- Serve local business needs as applicable in his/her country (If delegated can sign contracts and run budgets)
- Collaborate internally with HQ functions and locally with PV, Regulatory and GMA to align on key decisions in his/her studies
- As a customer-facing role, this position will build business relationships and represent the company with investigators
- Share protocol-specific information and standard methodologies across countries\clusters
Education, Skills and Other Requirements:
- University/college degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e. nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution
- Previous experience in clinical research in pharmaceutical or CRO industries
- Previous experience in managing trials preferred
- Deep understanding of local regulatory environment
- Strong understanding of clinical trial planning, management and metrics is important as well as the ability to focus on multiple deliverables and protocols at a time
- Ability and skills to lead resource allocation, processes (and controls), productivity, quality and project delivery
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and German
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.
Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, g