Senior Clinical Research Associate – Sponsor Dedicated

Fortrea

. Manage clinical trial sites across the full study lifecycle, including site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring and close-out visits .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeParis • FranceSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining data integrity. Proficient in building relationships with site teams and mentoring junior colleagues in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

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Clinical Trial MonitoringSite ManagementRegulatory ComplianceFluency In French And EnglishIndependent Clinical Monitoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementData IntegrityProtocol ComplianceRisk IdentificationMonitoring ReportsSite QualificationRoutine MonitoringClose-Out VisitsDrug Development ProcessClinical Research Experience

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMentoringProblem SolvingCommunicationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's Licence

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyClinical ResearchInformed ConsentInspection Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 experience within the wider team, including supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to independently manage sites, priorities and workload in a fast-paced clinical research environment
Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken
Valid driver's licence
Willingness to travel regularly to clinical sites
Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues and/or coordinating local study activities would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sponsor-dedicated position with in-depth knowledge of one sponsor's studies, processes and therapeutic environment
Stability and career opportunities of a global clinical research organization
Close integration into a sponsor team
Opportunities to broaden expertise, take on greater responsibility and continue developing a clinical research career
Collaborative environment where experience and contribution are valued
Access to Fortrea's employee communities
Development opportunities
Wellbeing initiatives