Senior Site Navigator

Senior Site Navigator Job Code: 700344 Job Level: P2 | Individual Contributor Function: Clinical Operations Work Model: Remote / Office-based with travel as needed About the Role As a Senior Site Navigator, you’ll act as a local country or regional expert in study start-up, leading site-level activities with minimal oversight. You’ll be a trusted partner to sites and internal teams, proactively identifying risks, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring studies move forward efficiently and compliantly. \[700344 - S...Navigator | PDF\] What You’ll Be Doing • Lead and oversee site start-up and activation activities across assigned studies • Act as a knowledge resource and mentor for junior Site Navigators • Manage site outreach, feasibility, pre-study visits, and regulatory documentation • Serve as the primary site contact, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with study scope and budgets • Support IRB/IEC and regulatory authority submissions, renewals, and compliance activities • Lead contract and budget negotiations with investigative sites • Ensure TMF accuracy, inspection readiness, and system compliance • Collaborate with CRAs, study leads, vendors, and regulatory teams to support SIVs and ongoing study needs • Anticipate and mitigate risks that may impact timelines or site performance • Participate in remote and on-site activities as required to support study success \[700344 - S...Navigator | PDF\] What We’re Looking For Education & Experience • University/College degree (life sciences preferred) or equivalent clinical research experience • 3+ years of experience in clinical research, start-up, or regulatory processes • Strong hands-on knowledge of ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, and regulatory frameworks Skills & Competencies • Proven ability to manage complex site portfolios independently • Strong negotiation skills (contracts and budgets) • Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership presence • Ability to mentor, guide, and influence others • Fluency in English and the local official language (written and spoken) \[700344 - S...Navigator | PDF\] Why This Role? This role is ideal for experienced professionals ready to lead, mentor, and shape site start-up strategy, while continuing to grow within a high-impact clinical operations environment. Learn more about our [EEO & Accommodations request here](https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations).