Clinical Team Lead, FSP - Oncology

Job Overview

Fortrea is seeking Oncology Clinical Team Leads (CTLs) to join our FSP team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of monitoring experience and be based in the US or Canada. This role focuses on the clinical delivery of oncology clinical trials.

• Own the clinical delivery of clinical research trials and act as the Clinical Project Manager.
• Partner with the Project Manager and functional leads to ensure successful delivery within contractual and budgetary limits.
• Oversee clinical and site management aspects, representing clinical delivery to the customer.
• Drive proactive communication and collaboration with clients and project teams.
• Lead the development of the clinical project strategy, prioritization, and clear data‑driven strategies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for new business as required.
• Manage operational aspects to support subject recruitment, retention, clinical vendor delivery, and monitoring visit strategy.
• Identify clinical, financial, and quality risks, using risk‑management practices and dashboards.
• Adhere to project governance, issue escalation pathways, and regulations including SOPs, client and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with team members to oversee budgets, resources, and scope adherence.
• Forecast clinical project revenue, manage costs, and lead change‑order processes.
• Track and report KPIs and client‑specific metrics.
• Provide leadership and foster high‑performing clinical project teams.
• Mentor and provide feedback to team members.
• Participate in regulatory/ethics committee submissions and documentation.
• Support new‑business Bid Defense preparation and meetings as needed.

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or a related allied health certification; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical research/monitoring experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading project teams through study start‑up, conduct, data management, analysis, close‑out, and report writing.
• Oncology experience as a CTL.
• Experience overseeing external vendors (e.g., CROs, central labs, call centers, DCT providers).
• Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, PowerPoint).
• Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire teamwork, and manage competing priorities.
• Financial awareness and knowledge of financial tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently, mentor junior team members, negotiate and liaise with clients, and present to staff at all levels.

• Master’s or other advanced degree.
• Device experience.

Pay Range: $,000 USD annually.

Standard office environment or remote work required. Weekend and off‑hour work as required.

Up to 30% travel (global – primarily domestic and international).