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Clinical Research Manager (Sponsor-dedicated)

Fortrea

Leiden
Full-time
5-10 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Clinical trial operations
Regulatory compliance
Financial compliance
Stakeholder management
ICH-GCP
Site monitoring
Budget management
Contract management
Resource forecasting
Cross-functional leadership
Vendor management
Site selection
Clinical trial start-up
Mentoring
Scientific knowledge

Job Description

Clinical Research Manager (CRM)

Location: Hybrid, Client Office (as assigned)

About the Role

As a Clinical Research Manager, you’ll lead and oversee local clinical trial operations, ensuring regulatory and financial compliance while driving performance across protocols. You’ll be the key point of contact for investigators and external partners, representing the client and building strong relationships that support trial success.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring strong leadership, scientific knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Trial Oversight: Ensure protocol compliance and performance across assigned studies.
  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary contact for investigators, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Quality & Compliance: Monitor site activities, review reports, and address training needs.
  • Operational Leadership: Oversight of budgets, contracts, and resource forecasting.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with regulatory, PV, medical affairs, and global teams.

What You Bring

  • Master’s degree in life sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 6–8 years of clinical research experience in pharma, CRO, or healthcare.
  • Previous monitoring experience is needed.
  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, local regulations, and clinical trial processes.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple protocols and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with site selection, start-up, and vendor management.
  • Proven ability to mentor junior staff and foster team performance.
  • Comfortable working independently and in virtual environments.

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Core Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Manager oversees local clinical trial operations, ensuring regulatory and financial compliance across assigned protocols. They serve as the primary point of contact for investigators and external partners while managing budgets, contracts, and cross-functional team alignment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in life sciences and possess 6–8 years of clinical research experience within pharma or CRO environments. Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, local regulations, and previous monitoring experience are required for this role.

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

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