Clinical Team Lead, Phase I

Fortrea

Clinical Team Lead managing Phase I clinical trials with a focus on operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration. Ensuring high standards of care and effective communication within a multicultural environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, including adherence to ICH Guidelines and GCP, while effectively leading clinical project teams and managing operational aspects to ensure successful project delivery. Proficient in financial tracking and risk management within a multicultural and matrixed environment.

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Clinical Team Lead ExperienceICH Guidelines KnowledgeGCP ComplianceProject Management SkillsFinancial Tracking Systems

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementRisk Management PracticesBudget AdherenceSubject Recruitment StrategiesQuality By Design Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadership AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsTeam MotivationProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

University/College Degree in Life ScienceCertification in Allied Health Profession

Industry Keywords

Clinical Research StandardsMatrix EnvironmentMulticultural CollaborationClinical Vendor DeliveryChange Order Process

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based upon clinical research standards.
Own the clinical delivery of clinical research trials as the Clinical Team Lead (CTL).
Drive communication and collaboration with the client and project team across a matrixed, multicultural environment.
Lead the development of the clinical project strategy and ensure prioritization with the clinical project team and key stakeholders.
Manage operational aspects of projects to support subject recruitment and retention, clinical vendor delivery and oversee the monitoring visit strategy.
Identify clinical project, financial and quality risks leveraging end to end risk management practices and quality by design principles.
Ensure adherence to established budget and financial milestones; lead timely management of changes to scope and the change order process.
Provide inspiring leadership and play a key role in the creation of high performing clinical project teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
2+ years of Clinical Team Lead experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform key responsibilities of the job.
Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs.
Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access and Power Point).
Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment.
Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions independently.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively.
Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.
Financial awareness and ability to actively and effectively utilize financial tracking systems.
Ability to work independently and mentor junior project team members.
Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner.
Ability to present to staff at all levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO) – Flex Plan
Employee recognition awards
Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)