
Global Project Managers / Senior Project Managers - Respiratory
Key Skills
Job Description
Experienced EU-based Respiratory Project Managers.
We are looking for Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with:
- Strong respiratory therapeutic expertise, ideally including asthma, COPD, ILD, severe respiratory disease, pulmonary fibrosis, or related indications.
- Experience leading global Phase II and III studies within a CRO or sponsor environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-country clinical trials including oversight of timelines, budgets, risks, resources, and sponsor relationships.
- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, clinical operations, study start-up, enrollment management, and vendor oversight.
- Experience serving as a primary client contact and leading cross-functional global teams.
- Proven ability to operate independently and manage complex stakeholder environments.
- Experience with operationally overseeing complex respiratory endpoint vendors
Preferred Experience
- Overall Respiratory expertise including rare respiratory (IPF) and specialized respiratory populations.
- Large global programs with accelerated timelines and high enrollment demands.
- RBQM and risk-based delivery approaches.
- Bid defense, proposal strategy, and client governance experience.
- Previous leadership or mentoring responsibilities for PMs and junior team members.
- Exposure to decentralized, digital, or innovative trial delivery models.
Key Attributes
We're specifically looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Strong sponsor-facing presence.
- Strategic problem-solving and proactive risk management.
- Abiliy to lead through complexity and change.
- Commercial awareness and growth mindset.
- Collaborative leadership style aligned with our "PM as CEO" operating philosophy.
Differentiators
Candidates with experience in:
- Respiratory portfolios for major pharma sponsors.
- Global studies involving hundreds of sites and multiple regions.
- Study rescue, accelerated start-up, or enrollment recovery programs.
- Cross-functional leadership across clinical operations, medical, regulatory, and vendor partners.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
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.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Master’s or other advanced degree.
- PMP certification.
If you are based in one of the listed countries and bring the experience and expertise we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Join Fortrea and be part of a team shaping the future of clinical research through impactful, global respiratory studies!
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
Core Responsibilities
The Project Manager will lead complex, global Phase II and III respiratory clinical trials, overseeing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams. They will serve as the primary client contact, ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP standards and managing risks throughout the study lifecycle.
Requirements
Candidates must have strong respiratory therapeutic expertise and proven experience managing global clinical trials within a CRO or sponsor environment. A university degree in a life science or related health profession is required, with PMP certification and advanced degrees considered as preferred qualifications.
About Fortrea
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators. Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas. Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes. Together, exceptional is possible. Learn more at Fortrea.com