Fortrea is one of the largest and longest‑established early‑stage clinical research organizations in the world.
We operate four Phase I clinical research units globally, including our world‑class Leeds clinic. Just a 7‑minute walk from the train station , it is one of the few MHRA‑accredited Phase I units in the UK .
If Fortrea’s Leeds Phase I unit is where life‑saving medicines begin their journey, this job exists to translate study plans into consistent, well-coordinated clinic activity, ensuring that protocols, procedures and resources come together effectively once studies are underway.
You will be close to the action, working alongside a variety of clinic teams as studies unfold, and helping ensure that what was planned is delivered in practice on time and to quality.
This is a full‑time, permanent role , based on site at Fortrea’s Drapers Yard Clinical Research Unit in Leeds :
- You will work 37 hours per week , five days over seven.
- As a live Phase I clinical research environment, this role may require working a mix of shifts (weekend, twilight, nights), depending on study schedules and clinic needs. These will be compensated with extra pay or flexi time.
As our next Clinical Operations Coordinator, you will help translate approved study plans into consistent, well‑coordinated clinic activity, supporting teams as studies progress from preparation into delivery and close-out.
In practice, this means you will:
- Act as the right hand of the Clinical Research Coordinator , providing day‑to‑day operational support during live studies and helping ensure that agreed study plans are executed as intended on the clinic floor.
- Support study documentation activities , including preparing, reviewing, and quality‑checking study‑specific and participant‑facing documents, and ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and correctly used during live trial activity.
- Oversee and coordinate live clinic activity across the full participant journey , from participant check‑in through to the last participant visit, ensuring that clinic workflows follow the approved protocol and SOPs.
- Be present on the clinic floor during live study activity , overseeing that relevant teams carry out assessments, vitals, procedures, and data collection correctly, identifying issues early and escalating to the Clinical Research Coordinator or study leadership when required.
- Step in when required to perform basic clinical tasks , such as taking vitals, to support the team during peak study activity.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements .
- University/college degree in life science, pharmacy or related subject, or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g. nursing).
- In lieu of a degree, typically 3 years’ experience in a related field will be considered.
To succeed in this job, you will bring:
- 2 years´ experience working in clinical trials , on a CRO, Phase I unit, hospital research setting or similar . Backgrounds that translate well into this role include: Research Technicians, Clinical Operations Staff, Study Support roles, etc.
- Practical understanding of clinical trial protocols and procedures , and how these translate into site‑level execution in line with SOPs and GCPs.
- Experience managing multiple studies or workstreams in parallel, remaining organised and effective in a fast‑paced, live clinical research environment.
- Willingness and ability to step in to perform basic clinical tasks when required, such as taking vitals, following appropriate training and delegation
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills , particularly when supporting study documentation and ensuring information is accurate and complete
- Strong written communication skills in English , particularly when working with clinical documentation and protocol‑driven materials.
If you want a role where your day‑to‑day decisions influence whether new medicines are ready to progress to the next stage of development, apply now to join Fortrea’s Leeds Phase I clinic.
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