Executive Director, Clinical Platforms, Product Development

Fortrea

Executive Director overseeing Clinical Platforms and Product Development at Fortrea. Leading product strategy, execution, and clinical trial technology solutions within a regulated environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading end-to-end product development within clinical research, leveraging digital health technologies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to drive product strategy, manage complex PMO functions, and enhance patient-centric solutions through innovative technology integration.

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Clinical Research ExperienceProduct Development Lifecycle ManagementDigital Health TechnologiesPMO Governance and ExecutionLeadership in Complex Environments

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyAgile MethodologyDevOps PracticesEnterprise-Scale ApplicationsClinical Trial LifecycleRegulatory ComplianceAI/ML IntegrationPerformance MetricsVendor ManagementPortfolio Prioritization

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationDecision-MakingAccountabilityCommunication

Industry Keywords

Clinical PlatformsCROPharmaceutical IndustryHealth InformaticsPatient-Centric SolutionsMarket TrendsTechnology TrendsData PrivacyQuality AssuranceOperational Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the clinical platforms product strategy and roadmap
Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle, including ideation, engineering, validation, deployment, and lifecycle management of applications
Drive adoption of a product-centric operating model (agile, DevOps, customer-first delivery)
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements within clinical research
Evaluate and integrate digital health, AI/ML, and emerging technologies to enhance clinical trial and delivery and patient experience
Continuously evaluate market trends, competitive landscape, and technology trends
Own PMO governance, portfolio prioritization, and execution discipline across platform initiatives
Establish consistent delivery standards, reporting cadence, and performance metrics
Act as the primary integrator across Clinical Operations, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Security, and Data Privacy
Partner with business leaders to ensure clear accountability, governance, and decision-making across complex initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field
Extensive experience in clinical research, CRO or Pharmaceutical industries
Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end product development and building enterprise-scale applications/platforms
Deep understanding of the full clinical trial lifecycle and supporting technology ecosystems
Proven experience in digital health technologies, clinical platforms, or patient-centric solutions
Significant leadership experience across product management, engineering, and operational delivery
Experience operating and leading complex PMO and enterprise delivery functions
Proven track record supporting client-facing engagements, sponsor interactions, and bid defense activities
Strong experience managing vendor ecosystems and external strategic partners
Experience working in highly matrixed, global organizations
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(K)
ESPP
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable