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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, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing As a Study Start-Up Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring clinical studies are activated efficiently and ready to enroll participants on time. You'll 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 we're looking for • Bachelor's 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. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .