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Study Start Up Specialist

Fortrea
São Paulo Posted Oct 20, 2026
Full-timeRemote

About this role

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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