[Hiring] Clinical Project Manager II @Fortrea

Role Description

Project Managers own the operational strategy, determining the most cost effective and efficient means to successfully run and complete projects on time, while maintaining quality, remaining within budget, while meeting the customer’s needs and adhering to the contract. Project Managers will work to develop and lead high performing teams by collaborating with key stakeholders to manage all aspects of the end-to-end lifecycle of the project including scope, timelines, risk, and budget. A successful Project Manager will bring innovation and future focused approaches to clinical trials with a focus on patient centricity and consistent solutions-oriented delivery.

• Take accountability for proactively driving project performance toward contracted deliverables while meeting customer needs and maintaining operational excellence.
• Take ownership of the customer relationship while drawing on the Company’s pool of experts.
• Drive communication and collaboration with the client and project team across a matrixed, multi-cultural environment.
• Lead the development of the project strategy and ensure prioritization with the project team and key stakeholders.
• In collaboration with relevant departments, prepare and deliver presentations for new business as required.
• Lead the identification of project, financial and quality risk leveraging end to end risk management practices and quality by design principles.
• Appropriately utilize data sources, dashboards, and risk management strategies to drive innovation and proactive problem solving with the project and client teams.
• Lead the adherence to project governance and issue escalation pathways.
• Partner with project team members and key stakeholders to oversee and manage project budgets, resources, and scope.
• Ensure adherence to established budget and financial milestones.
• Accountable for accurately forecasting project revenue and managing project costs in adherence to the budget.
• Leading the timely management of changes to scope and the change order process.
• Ensures project team awareness and tracking of KPIs for any client specific metrics.
• Provide inspiring leadership and play a key role in the creation of high performing project teams.
• Facilitating communication and teamwork while driving delivery.
• Ensures that resource projections are accurate and visible to resourcing teams.
• Develops and mentors team members in multiple areas of expertise and provides feedback as needed to respective line managers.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO.
• 2+ years of Clinical Project Management experience within a CRO or pharma company.
• In lieu of the above requirement, candidates with (a) six (6) years supervisory experience in a health care setting and (b) five (5) years clinical research experience including one (1) year of project management experience (international clinical trial management experience preferred) in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered.
• Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and Power Point).
• Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.
• Financial awareness and ability to actively utilize financial tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior project team members.
• Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to present to staff at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Master’s or other advanced degree.
• PMP certification.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Standard Office Environment or remote based work required.
• Weekend and off-hour work as required.

Travel Requirements

• Local, Domestic, Regional, Global
• % of time: up to 30%
• % of the above that requires overnight stay: up to 30%
• Travel is primarily to where: domestic and international travel.

Benefits

• All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
• Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
• Company bonus where applicable.

Application Deadline

10/25/2026