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Site Engagement Lead

Fortrea
2-6 years
₹15 – ₹24 LPA
Bangalore, India
15 July 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Analytical Characterization, Dissolution Testing, Experimental Design, GMP/cGMP Compliance, HPLC, HPLC Analysis, Pre-formulation Studies, Regulatory Filing Support, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technology Transfer, UPLC

Site Engagement Lead – Fortrea

Location

  • Bangalore, India

Job Type

  • Full-time

Experience Required

  • 2–6 years of experience in Clinical Research, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Operations, or Project Management.

  • Prior experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Clinical Trial Lead, or Clinical Project Coordinator is highly preferred.

Estimated Salary Package (Market Standard)

  • ₹15 – ₹24 LPA (approx.), depending on experience, project management expertise, and interview performance.

Job Overview

The Site Engagement Lead (Clinical Team Lead – CTL) is responsible for leading the clinical delivery of clinical research trials. The role functions as the Clinical Project Manager (CPM), partnering with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of clinical studies while meeting timelines, quality standards, budget, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Project Management

  • Lead the clinical delivery of assigned clinical research studies.

  • Develop and execute clinical project strategies.

  • Ensure project milestones, timelines, quality, and contractual deliverables are achieved.

  • Manage project scope, resources, and budgets.

  • Monitor project performance using data-driven decision-making.

Site & Clinical Operations

  • Oversee site management and clinical monitoring activities.

  • Support subject recruitment and patient retention strategies.

  • Manage monitoring visit strategies and vendor performance.

  • Ensure compliance with protocol, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements.

  • Participate in regulatory and ethics committee submissions when required.

Risk & Quality Management

  • Identify operational, financial, and quality risks.

  • Develop and implement proactive risk mitigation plans.

  • Apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles to project execution.

  • Ensure project audit and inspection readiness.

  • Manage issue escalation and corrective actions.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary clinical representative for assigned clients.

  • Build strong relationships with sponsors and cross-functional teams.

  • Lead project meetings and provide project status updates.

  • Support bid defense meetings, proposals, and business development activities.

  • Present project updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Financial & Resource Management

  • Monitor project budgets and financial milestones.

  • Forecast clinical project revenue and manage project costs.

  • Lead change order management and scope modifications.

  • Ensure accurate clinical resource planning and utilization.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and mentor clinical project team members.

  • Promote collaboration across global, cross-functional teams.

  • Support performance development and provide constructive feedback.

  • Encourage continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (preferred), Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related healthcare discipline.

  • Allied health certifications (e.g., Nursing or Medical Laboratory Technology) are also acceptable.

  • Master's degree or PMP certification is an added advantage.

  • Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and international clinical research regulations.

  • Experience in Clinical Operations, Clinical Monitoring, or Clinical Project Management.

  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

  • Strong project planning, organizational, and time management abilities.

  • Knowledge of risk management and quality management principles.

  • Financial awareness with experience managing project budgets.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a matrix environment.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access).

  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to mentor junior team members and lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

  • 2+ years of Clinical Research Associate (CRA) experience (on-site or in-house).

  • 3+ years of clinical research experience in a Pharmaceutical, CRO, or Healthcare organization.

  • Experience in client-facing roles and bid defense presentations.

Work Environment

  • Office-based or remote work environment.

  • May require weekend or after-hours support based on project needs.

  • Up to 30% domestic and international travel.

Who Should Apply

  • Experienced Clinical Research Associates (CRA II/Senior CRA), Clinical Trial Leads, Clinical Project Coordinators, and Clinical Operations professionals looking to transition into clinical project leadership roles.

  • Professionals with strong experience in site management, stakeholder engagement, clinical operations, and project delivery within CROs or pharmaceutical organizations.