Site Start-up Specialist

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Site Start-Up Specialist coordinating site activation, regulatory submissions, and essential documents for Fortrea’s clinical research trials. Supporting sponsors, sites, and authorities across Sweden and Nordic countries.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary contact for investigative sites during start-up and maintenance activities
  • Collect, review, and organize essential documents required for regulatory submissions
  • Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and sponsor specifications
  • Prepare and submit regulatory documents, including country-specific application forms and informed consent forms
  • Track submission timelines and proactively address potential delays
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, clinical teams, and regulatory authorities
  • Ensure all documentation is audit-ready and systems are consistently updated
  • Assist in the negotiation of site contracts and budgets, if applicable
  • Provide mentorship and training to new hires and less-experienced colleagues

Requirements:

  • University/College degree (life sciences preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical research, regulatory submissions, or site activation
  • Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, RA, IRB/IEC regulations, and start-up processes
  • Ability to review and adapt patient informed consent forms to meet local and protocol-specific requirements
  • Experience interacting with regulatory authorities and site start-up teams
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
  • Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
  • Fluency in local language and English
  • Fluency in both Swedish and Finnish, or ability to support start-up activities across Finland, Sweden and Norway

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options)
  • Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative and innovative environment
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge clinical research projects