Local Trial Manager (w/m/d), sponsor-dedicated - Home Office, Deutschland

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas.

Conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

As Local Trial Manager in our department Flexible Solutions, you are crucial for the successful conduct of complex clinical studies (Phase II and III) in Germany. You will work directly with one of the global top 5 pharmaceutical companies.

This position allows you to contribute to the development of innovative drugs that set new standards, particularly in the area of oncology, while working exclusively for one of our key international clients.

If you want to take responsibility, enhance your leadership skills, and apply your extensive knowledge in clinical research, then this position is a great opportunity. Join us and see for yourself why more than 90% of the 20 leading pharmaceutical companies globally have been our clients for many years!

What you can expect from us:

• A meaningful role in a stable, diverse, successful, and respected company
• An attractive and competitive salary, including a 13th salary and vacation pay
• A genuine work-life balance
• Flexible working hours and company policies for time off
• Travel time = working time
• A comprehensive onboarding process with support from your personal mentor
• An indefinite home office employment contract
• An attractive employer-funded pension plan
• Excellent training and development opportunities, as well as support for your personal education plans
• Continuous support from your line manager, your team, and over 20,000 colleagues worldwide

Your responsibilities:

• Responsible for the successful conduct of your studies in Germany from feasibility to study completion
• Link between Global Headquarters, Country Operations, and study teams
• Establish and maintain trusting, sustainable relationships with investigators, study centers, and the local study team

Your background:

• Scientific university degree in a relevant field such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, healthcare, pharmacology, medicine, etc.; alternatively, a completed vocational training in health/nursing or equivalent professional experience (e.g., as a study nurse, research nurse, study coordinator)
• Solid professional experience in project management of clinical industry-sponsored studies (oncology experience preferred)
• Good knowledge of German submission processes with ethics committees and authorities
• Leadership qualities through coaching, mentoring, and/or coordinating teams
• Efficient time management and organizational talent, as well as a careful, detail-oriented working style
• Excellent communication skills in fluent German and good English skills in written and spoken form are a must

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated, solutions-oriented, and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our goal is to revolutionize the development process and ensure that life-changing ideas and therapies are made available to patients as quickly as possible.

Become part of our exceptional team and benefit from a collaborative work environment where your personal development is encouraged, and you can make a significant global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We encourage all to apply.

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