Document Specialist

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.
Document Specialist I, UK, remote
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, operating four ultramodern Clinical Research Units globally, the jewel in the crown is our facility in the UK (Leeds.) A brand new, world class, state-of-the-art 65,000 ft² clinic with 100 beds (and growing), fully dedicated to Phase I Clinical research.
This is a remote/ home-based, full-time, and permanent position in the UK.
Are you looking for a fresh start within a clinical document environment? Interested in working within Clinical Pharmacology, working alongside our Project Management and Phase I Monitoring team, in an administrative and IT-focused opportunity?
Fortrea is seeking a Clinical Document Specialist to join the global Clinical Pharmacology Services team. Perhaps you have some experience within a medical/life sciences environment but now looking to be home-based, managing documentation compliance across the clinical trial process.
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for general maintenance and any required archival of documents produced by the study project teams within CPS.
• Organizing, gathering, scanning, and filing of all applicable documents into appropriate electronic and/or paper copy locations, including the Trial Master File (TMF), as directed by Fortrea SOPs or other applicable directive.
• Responsible for document query generation and file reconciliation/resolution activities to support delivery of the TMF to client quality and integrity specifications, as well as to meet project timelines and productivity targets.
• Maintains an internal standardized filing structure for study-related documents.
• Works directly with the assigned Study Project Manager (PM) to review and finalise the TMF Plan and Index for individual projects.
• Creates and/or maintains any general document/file-related tracking forms and/or spreadsheets, as applicable.
• Maintains the TMF by working with applicable project team members to retrieve, file, and upload documents in accordance with applicable SOPs, policies, system, and client requirements.
• May interact directly with project teams in securing documents for the TMF, as appropriate.
• May interact directly with project teams to follow up regarding missing documents, as appropriate.
• Performs archiving duties for all paper and/or electronic media, as needed.
• Maintains departmental files including, but not limited to, project files.

Experience

• Any experience within an administrative or IT-focused role within clinical trials or a hospital/medical setting would be advantageous. Full training will be provided.
• Experience working with computers and basic programs (i.e., Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English language).
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting with many interruptions.

Embark on a fulfilling career as you support us on our mission “To help make life-changing healthcare solutions possible”. Apply now and be part of an extraordinary journey.
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