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Fortrea's FSP team is hiring a Clinical Trial Coordinator- Regulatory - Remote US
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Clinical Trial Coordinator – Regulatory to serve as contact for project team and investigative sites, conduct site contacts and document contacts for assigned sites as required per study guidelines, including creating contact reports for each telephone session (outbound or inbound) with sites.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as contact for project team and investigative sites, conduct site contacts and document contacts for assigned sites as required per study guidelines, including creating contact reports for each telephone session (outbound or inbound) with sites.
- Monitor site performance and implement action plans for sites not meeting expectations, in conjunction with the CRA.
- Assist CRAs with preparation for site visits (i.e. running reports, QC of files (checking for missing documents), resolving action items from previous visits).
- Perform Case Report Form review, query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines, under direct supervision on Fortrea or client data management systems, as assigned by management.
- Assist with the coordination of study visits and shipment of drug, ancillary supplies and laboratory kits/samples.
- Manage sites to ensure subjects are complying with protocol requirements, study visits, and timelines.
- Liaise with the project team and others to distribute and track clinical trial supplies, e.g. Case Report Forms, study medication, lab kits, ensuring that sites have sufficient supplies to continue recruitment.
- Proactively work with sites and project teams to ensure maintenance activities (including Amendments, revised documents, etc.) are completed for assigned sites as applicable in region.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of CTMS, how to use it, and how to navigate within the different sections. To enter weekly details in CTMS or as per study requirement.
- Assist in submissions and notifications to Ethics Committees and Regulatory Authorities as applicable in region.
- Facilitate translation and back translation of all necessary documents as appropriate for local country requirements and as needed regionally.
- Attend, as needed, meetings (investigator, sponsor, kick-off, face-to-face) and to present at the meetings.
Requirements:
- At least one year of experience in a related field, (e.g. medical, clinical, pharmaceutical, laboratory research, data analysis, data management or technical writing).
- 1-2 years of clinical research is required.
- Basic understanding of biology and biological processes
- Ability to monitor study sites according to protocol monitoring guidelines, SOPs, ICH Guidelines and GCP.
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Good communication skills, oral and written
- Exhibits general computer literacy
- Works efficiently and effectively in a matrix environment
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
- University/College degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriate accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology).
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
Physical Requiremen ts:
- Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
- Target Pay Range: $65-75K
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical trial specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulations for clinical research
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Oracle Clinical
- Familiarity with clinical trial phases from Phase I through Phase IV
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or equivalent credential preferred
- Strong document management skills including protocol adherence and adverse event reporting
Tips for Your Clinical Trial Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to ICH-GCP
Hiring managers for clinical trial specialist roles scan for explicit ICH-GCP compliance experience. Name the specific phases you've worked on, the therapeutic areas you covered, and any protocol deviations you resolved, not just that you 'supported clinical operations.'
Highlight your CCRP or CCRC credential
If you hold a Certified Clinical Research Professional or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential, put it directly after your name in the resume header. Many applicant tracking systems filter for these before a human ever sees your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical trial specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by trial phase and sponsor type
Filter openings by Phase I through Phase IV and by sponsor type, whether that is a CRO, biopharmaceutical company, or academic site. Your experience managing an oncology Phase II trial reads very differently to a site coordinator role at a community hospital.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for clinical trial specialist positions routinely ask how you handled a protocol amendment mid-trial or resolved a data discrepancy in an EDC system. Prepare two or three specific examples with outcomes, not generalizations about your process.
Negotiate your travel expectations upfront
Many clinical trial specialist roles carry a travel requirement that ranges from occasional site visits to 50 percent or more. Clarify travel scope before accepting an offer, since it directly affects your workload, expenses reimbursement structure, and work-life balance.
Clinical Trial Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical trial specialists?
The most active employers for clinical trial specialists right now are Medpace, サイネオス・ヘルス, and IQVIA, and the most openings are in North Carolina, Ohio, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. CROs and large biopharmaceutical companies tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many clinical trial specialist jobs are remote?
About 44% of clinical trial specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Data management, regulatory coordination, and sponsor-side study management roles are the most likely to allow remote work, while site monitoring and patient-facing roles typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a clinical trial specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field. Build hands-on experience through clinical research coordinator roles at hospital sites or academic medical centers. Pursue ICH-GCP training and earn a credential such as the CCRP. From there, move into study management or CRO roles where you take ownership of trial operations across multiple sites.
Can you get hired as a clinical trial specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level clinical trial specialist roles exist, particularly at academic medical centers and smaller CROs willing to train candidates with strong foundational science backgrounds. Completing an ICH-GCP certification course, volunteering on a university research study, or working as a clinical research coordinator assistant first are concrete ways to build the credentials that make a junior application competitive.
What does the clinical trial specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on your regulatory knowledge and trial phase experience, followed by a panel interview with clinical operations staff and a hiring manager. Expect scenario-based questions about protocol deviations, adverse event handling, and EDC discrepancy resolution. Some sponsors add a written case study or a document review exercise to assess attention to detail before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to clinical trial specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical trial specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your phase experience, therapeutic area background, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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