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At Fortrea , we believe in improving lives through the power of science, collaboration, and innovation. As a global CRO partner, we support mission-driven sponsors in bringing new therapies to the patients who need them. We’re now hiring a Study Start-Up Lead to join a sponsor‑dedicated team and drive the successful planning and activation of clinical trials. If you are passionate about accelerating study timelines, using data to guide decisions, and mentoring study start-up teams — this role offers you the opportunity to create a real impact. Why join Fortrea? • Work in a collaborative, global environment with experts passionate about improving clinical research. • Influence data-driven study start-up strategies for large-scale international programs. • Play a key role in optimizing processes , bringing fresh ideas, and driving continuous improvement. Your Main Responsibilities In this role, you will lead, guide, and empower site activation teams across multiple countries. You will: • Partner closely with Clinical Operations to improve study start-up metrics and implement optimized processes. • Provide leadership, oversight, and mentoring to the FSP Site Start-Up team supporting global clinical programs. • Develop and refine data-driven forecasting models, planning scenarios, and benchmarking tools. • Create country-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) based on master templates and local requirements. • Ensure SSU standards are applied consistently across projects and support ongoing process improvements. • Lead data collection and analysis to influence SSU timelines and strategic decisions. • Use leading industry data sources and tools to support forecasting, site readiness insights, and cycle-time optimization. • Agree on site-level deliverables with internal teams; identify delays early and escalate when needed. • Drive delivery of “Ready to Enroll” status for both sponsor and CRO-supported sites. • Serve as the escalation point for site activation challenges, partnering with Study Managers to resolve issues. What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (or international equivalent). • 4+ years of experience in clinical operations, project management, SSU, or trial optimization. • 2+ years directly managing site activation and study start-up processes within a sponsor or CRO. • Proven experience with country-level ICF creation . • Strong proficiency with data models , forecasting tools, and database structures. • Experience working in global site start-up environments strongly preferred. • Ability to explain complex data clearly and support data-driven decision-making. • Expert understanding of factors that drive successful study start-up and site selection strategies. Ready to make an impact? Join Fortrea and play a key role in bringing new therapies to patients faster. Apply today and help shape the future of clinical research. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .