Senior Clinical Research Associate

Fortrea is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join our sponsor-dedicated team in France.

As a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you will take ownership of site monitoring and site management activities, helping ensure clinical trials are conducted to the highest standards of quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage clinical trial sites across the full study lifecycle, including site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring and close-out visits.
• Build strong relationships with investigators and site teams, acting as a key point of contact throughout the study.
• Ensure patient safety, protocol compliance and adherence to informed consent and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review source documentation and clinical data to ensure accuracy, completeness and data integrity.
• Proactively identify site-level risks and issues, drive timely resolution and maintain inspection and audit readiness.
• Prepare accurate monitoring reports and follow up on site actions within agreed timelines.
• Share your experience within the wider team, including supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues when required.

Requirements:

• A university or college degree, preferably in life sciences, healthcare or another relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant clinical research experience.
• At least 3 years of independent clinical monitoring experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or clinical research industry.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial monitoring, site management, the drug development process and applicable regulatory requirements.
• The ability to independently manage your sites, priorities and workload in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly to clinical sites.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues and/or coordinating local study activities would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• A sponsor-dedicated position, giving you the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of one sponsor's studies, processes and therapeutic environment.
• The stability and career opportunities of a global clinical research organization combined with close integration into a sponsor team.
• Opportunities to broaden your expertise, take on greater responsibility and continue developing your clinical research career.
• A collaborative environment where your experience and contribution are valued.
• Access to Fortrea's employee communities, development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives.