Fortrea is hiring for the Site Navigator I position under job requisition ID 265424. The full-time role focuses on clinical trial site coordination, study start-up, site activation, regulatory documentation, and communication with investigative sites.
The position is available in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, and Remote India. Candidates with a life science or allied health qualification and relevant experience in clinical research may be eligible to apply.
Fortrea Site Navigator I Recruitment 2026: Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Fortrea |
| Job Title | Site Navigator I |
| Job Requisition ID | 265424 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Locations | Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Remote India |
| Work Arrangement | Remote-based, with possible office presence depending on location |
| Travel | Limited to training only |
| Experience | At least 1 year in a related field |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Application Link | Apply Online |
Position: Site Navigator I
The Site Navigator I will coordinate clinical research site activities from initial outreach and feasibility assessment through site activation and, where required, ongoing study maintenance and closeout.
The role involves working with investigative sites, project teams, Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), sponsors, regulatory authorities, and ethics committees to support clinical trial timelines and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be responsible for the following activities:
- Coordinate clinical trial site start-up and activation in accordance with ICH/GCP guidelines, local regulations, SOPs, and project requirements.
- Identify suitable research sites and assess their capabilities and resources.
- Conduct initial site outreach, collect confidentiality agreements, and obtain feasibility surveys.
- Coordinate remote pre-study visits and complete visit reports and supporting documentation.
- Support customization and translation of informed consent forms (ICFs) and patient-facing materials.
- Collect, track, and review essential regulatory documents required for site activation.
- Support ethics committee renewals, principal investigator changes, and regulatory document updates, as applicable.
- Coordinate submissions to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Independent Ethics Committees (IECs), applicable third bodies, and regulatory authorities in collaboration with the Global Regulatory Submissions Lead.
- Participate in study team meetings, identify site-level risks, implement action plans, and escalate issues affecting project milestones.
- Support CRA teams in preparing for Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), including coordination of study supplies, access, and documentation.
- Conduct initial site contract and budget negotiations and amendments where applicable.
- Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure the Trial Master File (TMF) remains audit-ready.
- Track site start-up progress and ensure required milestones and deadlines are met.
- Serve as the primary contact for investigative sites.
- Perform Case Report Form (CRF) reviews and data validation against source documentation, as applicable.
- Monitor site protocol deviations and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, as applicable.
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications
Candidates applying for the Fortrea Site Navigator I position should meet the following requirements:
- A university or college degree, preferably in life sciences, or an appropriate certification in an allied health profession, such as nursing, medical technology, or laboratory technology.
- Alternatively, 2ā3 years of clinical research work experience with working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory authority and IRB/IEC requirements.
- Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of clinical research experience, including strong knowledge of ICH/GCP and applicable regulatory requirements, may also be considered.
- At least one year of experience in a related field, such as medical, clinical, pharmaceutical, laboratory research, data analysis, data management, or technical writing.
- A scientific degree or clinical expertise is preferred for the role.
- Fluency in the local official language and English, both written and verbal.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in place of the stated educational requirements.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Applicants should have the following skills and knowledge:
- Basic understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with investigator site start-up documentation.
- Understanding of clinical research protocols and study requirements.
- Knowledge of IRB/IEC processes and regulatory submissions.
- Familiarity with clinical trial site contract and budget negotiations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate with investigative sites, CRO teams, sponsors, and regulatory authorities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and site activation milestones.
- Problem-solving and issue-resolution skills.
- Ability to identify site-level risks and support regulatory compliance.
- Understanding of essential clinical trial documentation and Trial Master File maintenance.
Work Environment
The Site Navigator I position is remote-based, with possible office presence depending on the candidate’s location. Travel requirements are limited to training.
The role may involve responsibilities across site start-up, site maintenance, regulatory documentation, and other clinical study activities based on operational requirements and internal training.
