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Site Engagement Lead

Fortrea
2+ years
₹12–18 LPA
Bangalore, India
15 July 7, 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

Location: Bangalore
Department: Clinical
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Minimum 2+ years of Clinical Research/Clinical Monitoring experience (CRA or equivalent), with exposure to project coordination, site management, and stakeholder engagement.
Salary Package: ₹12–18 LPA (Approx., based on current market standards; final compensation depends on candidate experience, therapeutic area expertise, and skills.)


Role Overview

The Site Engagement Lead (Clinical Team Lead - CTL) is responsible for leading the clinical delivery of clinical research trials by overseeing site management, clinical operations, project execution, and client engagement. The role serves as the Clinical Project Manager (CPM) within the core project team, ensuring successful trial delivery within quality, timeline, budget, and regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Project Management

  • Lead the clinical delivery of assigned clinical research projects.

  • Develop and execute clinical project strategies aligned with project objectives.

  • Manage project scope, timelines, quality, and deliverables.

  • Ensure clinical milestones are achieved within contractual commitments.

  • Support subject recruitment and retention strategies.

Site & Clinical Operations

  • Oversee site management activities and clinical monitoring strategies.

  • Supervise regulatory and ethics committee submissions, tracking, and documentation as required.

  • Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations.

  • Monitor clinical vendor performance and operational execution.

  • Ensure project audit readiness and compliance throughout the study lifecycle.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary clinical representative for assigned clients.

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

  • Lead project discussions, client meetings, and operational reviews.

  • Support bid defense meetings and new business presentations when required.

  • Manage project communications across multicultural and matrix environments.

Risk & Financial Management

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate clinical, operational, financial, and quality risks.

  • Utilize dashboards, KPIs, and risk management tools to monitor project performance.

  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial milestones.

  • Support change order management and project scope modifications.

  • Ensure accurate clinical revenue forecasting and budget adherence.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and mentor cross-functional clinical project teams.

  • Promote collaboration, accountability, and high team performance.

  • Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development support to team members.

  • Ensure appropriate clinical resource planning and proactively address resource gaps.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, company SOPs, sponsor requirements, and global regulatory standards.

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

  • Support regulatory inspections and client audits.

  • Drive quality improvements and proactive issue resolution.


Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Technology, or another allied health discipline.

  • Master's degree or other advanced qualification is preferred.

  • PMP Certification is an added advantage.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of Clinical Research or Clinical Monitoring experience.

  • Experience managing clinical projects within CRO, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environments.

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and international clinical trial regulations.

  • Experience working in matrix and virtual project environments.

  • CRA experience (on-site or in-house) is preferred.


Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of Clinical Trial Management and Clinical Operations.

  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and risk management.

  • Experience with project dashboards, KPIs, and financial tracking tools.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access.

  • Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) is preferred.


Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.

  • Excellent project planning and organizational abilities.

  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Financial and budget management awareness.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Client-focused approach with strong negotiation skills.

  • Ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members.

  • Decision-making ability with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.


Travel Requirement

  • Travel: Up to 30% (Domestic and International) based on project requirements.

  • Availability for occasional weekend and after-hours work as required.