Clinical Trial Coordinator-finance

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Clinical Trial Coordinator - Finance

Hybrid position -Canada

We are seeking a Clinical Trial Coordinator - Finance to be responsible for site payments and budget negotiations, while being a core clinical trial team member with the client, as applicable.

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Additional responsibilities include:
- Develop, negotiate, approve and maintain site-level budgets- Track and report site payments and budget negotiations updates to ensure start-up and maintenance deliverables are completed within agreed project timelines and in accordance with client’s expectations- Understand client expectations for deliverables/milestones, and liaising with applicable functional teams in creation and modification of site payment/budget timelines throughout the lifecycle of the project- Oversee budget approval status and coordinate addressing queries, ensuring required timelines are met- Calculate and execute payments (to investigators, vendors, grants, as applicable)- Ensure adherence to financial and compliance procedures, identifying and escalating non-compliance to line manager and/or applicable client representatives, following processes and client SOPs- Maintain tracking tools- Attend and communicate updates during internal meetings including, but not limited to: project core team and client meetings

This position is performed through a combination of remote work and in-person at the client's Head Office.

Requirements Include:
Education- Completed job training (office management, administration, finance, health care preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree

Skills- Fluent in French and English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills-
- Excellent negotiation skills- Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management- Effective communication with external customers (e.g. sites and investigators)- High sense of accountability / urgency. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment- Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus, both internally and externally.- Able to work independently- Proactive attitude to solving problems / proposing solutions- Positive and growth mindset

Experience- Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.- Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices- ICH-GCP Knowledge appropriate to role- Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment. Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.

Fortrea is looking for problem-solvers and creative thinkers who are passionate about breaking down barriers faced by sponsors of clinical trials, and who are committed to helping transform the development process to get promising life-changing ideas and therapies to patients faster. Join us as we cultivate a workspace where all employees have the opportunity to grow and make impacts on a global scale. For more information and questions related to Fortrea, please visit


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