At Fortrea , we believe in improving lives through the power of science, collaboration, and innovation. As a integral CRO partner, we support mission-driven sponsors in bringing new therapies to the patients who need them.

We’re now hiring a Study Start-Up Lead to join a sponsor‑dedicated team and drive the successful planning and activation of clinical trials. If you are passionate about accelerating study timelines, using data to guide decisions, and mentoring study start-up teams — this role offers you the opportunity to create a real impact.

Why join Fortrea?

- Work in a collaborative, global environment with experts passionate about improving clinical research.
- Influence data-driven study start-up strategies for large-scale international programs.
- Play a key role in optimizing processes, bringing fresh ideas, and driving continuous improvement.

Your Main Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Clinical Operations to improve study start-up metrics and implement optimized processes.
- Provide leadership, oversight, and mentoring to the FSP Site Start-Up team supporting global clinical programs.
- Develop and refine data-driven forecasting models, planning scenarios, and benchmarking tools.
- Create country-specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) based on master templates and local requirements.




- Ensure SSU standards are applied consistently across projects and support ongoing process improvements.
- Lead data collection and analysis to influence SSU timelines and strategic decisions.
- Use leading industry data sources and tools to support forecasting, site readiness insights, and cycle-time optimization.
- Agree on site-level deliverables with internal teams;

identify delays early and escalates when needed.
- Drive delivery of “Ready to Enroll” status for both sponsor and CRO-supported sites.
- Serve as the escalation point for site activation challenges, partnering with Study Managers to resolve issues.

What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (or international equivalent).
- 4+ years of experience in clinical operations, project management, SSU, or trial optimization.
- 2+ years directly managing site activation and study start-up processes within a sponsor or CRO.
- Proven experience with country-level ICF creation.
- Strong proficiency with data models, forecasting tools, and database structures.
- Experience working in global site start-up environments strongly preferred.
- Ability to explain complex data clearly and support data-driven decision-making.
- Expert understanding of factors that drive successful study start-up and site selection strategies.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

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📌 Sponsor Dedicated Site Startup Lead - Spain (Madrid)
🏢 Fortrea
📍 Madrid