Clinical Team Lead – Ophthalmology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the clinical execution of research trials as the Clinical Team Lead.

• Act as the Clinical Project Manager within the central project team.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and functional leads to ensure clinical trial elements are delivered within contractual and budgetary constraints.

• Supervise clinical and site management components of trials and represent clinical delivery to clients.

• Propel clinical project performance towards meeting contractual obligations and customer expectations.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration with clients and project teams in a matrixed, multicultural setting.

• Formulate clinical project strategies and prioritize data-driven approaches with stakeholders.

• Oversee project scope, timelines, quality, budget, recruitment, retention, vendor delivery, and monitoring visit strategies.

• Identify clinical, financial, and quality risks, implementing risk management and quality-by-design methodologies.

• Leverage data sources, dashboards, and risk management tactics to foster innovation and problem-solving.

• Maintain project governance, escalation pathways, plans, SOPs, and ensure client and regulatory compliance.

• Manage clinical project budgets, resources, scope, revenue forecasts, costs, KPIs, and change orders.

• Provide leadership to high-performing clinical project teams, fostering communication and teamwork.

• Ensure accurate projections of clinical resources and escalate any resource constraints.

• Develop and mentor team members, providing constructive feedback to line managers.

• Oversee submissions, tracking, and documentation for regulatory and ethics committees.

• Participate in bid defense preparation and meetings.

• Execute other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university/college degree (preferably in life sciences) or certification in a related allied health profession from an accredited institution.

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience as a substitute for educational qualifications.

• A bachelor's degree.

• Over 5 years of clinical research or monitoring experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• At least 3 years of experience leading project teams through the phases of clinical study start-up, conduct, data management, analysis, close-out, and report writing.

• Prior monitoring experience is essential.

• Experience in overseeing external vendors, such as CROs, central labs, call centers, and DCT providers.

• A working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience managing projects within a matrixed and virtual environment.

• Exceptional communication, planning, and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to lead by example, promote independent problem-solving, prioritize competing demands, and utilize resources efficiently.

• Ability to inspire teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.

• Financial awareness and capability to utilize financial tracking systems.

• Ability to work independently and mentor junior project team members.

• Proficient in professional negotiation and client liaison.

• Capability to present to staff at all levels.

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

• Willingness to work weekends and off-hours as needed.

• Availability to travel up to 30% globally, primarily for domestic and international assignments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote-based work.

• Standard office environment or remote-based work setting.

• Weekend and off-hour work as necessary.

• Travel opportunities/requirements up to 30% (global, primarily domestic and international).

• EEO and accommodations support.