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About this Study Start Up Specialist role at Fortrea

Fortrea · Onsite · São Paulo

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Support the day-to-day operations of assigned activities within SSU to ensure completion per established goals and objectives in compliance with applicable GCP/ICH guidelines and other regulatory requirements.  This includes effective communication and coordination with key business stakeholders (e.g., study teams) to support timely completion of both drug and non-drug program goals and objectives
  •  Generate and provide accurate and up-to-date project status and financial information (where appropriate) within relevant tracking systems/tools
  •  Proactively identify and escalate issues that arise related to support SSU deliverables 
  •  Effectively execute against assigned activities within SSU 
  •  Support implementation of standards for global SSU team
  •  This may include:
  •  Oversight of site level SSU activities from receipt of a potential site list to site activation under the direction of a Global SSU Manager including CDA and questionnaire collection, ICF negotiations, IRB/EC submissions, IMP Release and other site activation requirements
  • Implementation of the SSU Strategy for assigned region during the study start up period
  • Building relationships with internal counterparts and site staff to support successful site activation strategies
  • Projecting site activation timelines and appropriately escalating when things get off track
  • Adhering to process and tools designed to the support of the SSU team with day-to-day activities
  • Leading the preparation of study level essential document templates
  • Aiding in the preparation of content for Regulatory submissions
  • Handling ICF negotiations and facilitating any required escalations
  • Preparation and submission of IMP Release Packages
  • Maintaining accurate and timely information in relevant clinical systems
  • Responsible for complying with regulations and guidelines and ensuring adherence in support of assigned clinical trials. This position has no direct reports but may provide guidance/oversight to contract staff.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

  • BS/BA degree or Associates degree with ≥2 years of experience in the health care field or direct clinical trial related experience.
  •  Must have knowledge of clinical trial conduct
  •  General knowledge of drug development and ICH/GCP guidelines
  •  Requires proven project management skills
  •  Must have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, administrative skills and computer ability.
  •  Advanced / Fluent in English.
  •  Minimal (0-5%) travel required

Please, submit your English resume

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At Fortrea, we're all about turning the “impossible” into "I'm possible." Together, we break barriers to deliver exceptional service to our patients, fueled by a shared commitment to teamwork and excellence. Regardless of your role, we're all family, working together to achieve extraordinary results. At Fortrea, your career isn't just a job – it's a journey of making the exceptional possible, every day.

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