Intern

At Fortrea, we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation. Our Early Careers program is more than an internship—it’s a launchpad for your future. As an Intern, you’ll join a global team where curiosity, motivation, and fresh ideas are celebrated. You’ll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see firsthand how clinical research and healthcare innovation change lives.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong interest in clinical research to join our team as a Site Navigator Intern, supporting clinical trial start‑up and site management activities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad, hands-on exposure to the clinical trial lifecycle, from feasibility and study start-up through site activation and ongoing site management, while developing a career in clinical research within a global CRO environment.

Start Date: January 2027

Duration: 12 months

Location: office-based in Warsaw Poland

Key tasks and objectives:
1) Assist in the preparation, collection, review and maintenance of study documentation, including informed consent forms and other study-related documents.
2) Collaborate with the study team to support adherence to regulatory guidelines, study protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
3) Assist in feasibility/site identification tasks, including but not limited to site outreach, collection of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), and maintenance of relevant study systems.

4) Support the preparation and compilation of documents required for study submissions to relevant authorities.

5) Support Site Initiation Visit (SIV) preparation and site activation activities, including the collection, tracking and quality review of essential and investigator documents, coordination of system access and study supplies, and other activities required to support timely and compliant site activation and maintenance.

6) Assist in document review, CRF review, data validation, and remote monitoring tasks (upon completion of relevant trainings).
7) Support data collection, entry, and quality control efforts to maintain accurate and reliable study databases.

8) Assist in the coordination of study-related meetings, including investigator meetings and study team meetings.

9) Collaborate with the project teams and study stakeholders to support study milestones.

10) Support contract amendment negotiation and processing activities.
11) Assist in tracking study payment workflows, including logging invoice details and verifying documentation for completeness.

12) Support other tasks as assigned to contribute to the success and efficiency of the department.

Requirements:

1) Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Master's program in a relevant scientific, healthcare or life sciences discipline.
2) Strong interest in clinical research and a desire to learn about clinical trial conduct and the drug development process.

3) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
4) Effective written and verbal communication skills.

5) Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
6) Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines is an asset.
7) Experience gained through internships, student organizations, volunteering or other extracurricular activities will be an asset.

8) Fluency in Polish and English.

We don’t expect you to know it all. What matters most is your potential, your drive to learn, and your willingness to grow. With hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured development, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to succeed.

Your journey to pioneering tomorrow’s breakthroughs starts here.

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