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. Conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
Are you currently studying for a Life Science degree and looking for an internship in an excited and dynamic industry contributing to drug development?
Company Overview
At Fortrea, we believe in the power of science to change lives. Fortrea brings together the innovation and agility of a new, global CRO backed by 30 years of experience to provide our customers comprehensive clinical development and commercialization services for biopharmaceutical products. By merging the energy and agility of a new company with three decades of experience and unparalleled clinical data, Fortrea partners with emerging and large biopharma, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation and improve the lives of patients. Here, you can join our more than 19,000 employees, serving global clients, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives.
Global Internship Program:
Exciting Opportunity to be part of the Fortrea 2025 Global Internship Program!
We encourage professional development and career exploration through program workshops, each designed to help students prepare for a thriving career in our industry.
In addition to departmental and professional development work, our interns have the opportunity:
- To showcase their work to senior management, their supervisor and mentors
- Participate in a group philanthropic project as part of our dedication to the community
Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations and take pride in delivering scientific work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world.
Our Department
In the UK and Ireland, our Clinical Operations Delivery Department are involved in clinical trials at all stages, from Phase I to Phase IV. We work closely with many Hospitals and Research Centres (sites) to undertake the research and whilst our roles are not patient facing, we facilitate patient recruitment whilst also monitoring the data generated and collected, to ensure patient safety and data integrity (important for the final clinical study report analysis).
This internship will give you an insight into several roles in our Department including our Start Up and Clinical Operations Team. In the role you will learn all about how clinical trials are organized and about the many different people needed to successfully bring new medications to the market!
Responsibilities/Job Duties
As an intern, you will be a fundamental member of our clinical research teams and support the setup, execution and closure of clinical trials in the UK.
Tasks and responsibilities of the role include:
- Being the main point of contact for hospital sites/staff (Investigators/Doctors/Nurses/Trial coordinators) to support with any queries or issues on clinical trial protocols
- Working closely with experienced Clinical Research Associates and Start-Up Specialists to support with tasks such as obtaining missing documents, information on patient status
- Performing initial outreach and feasibility for potential new clinical trials in the UK and Ireland.
- Processing amendments for clinical trial protocols by submitting to regulatory authorities (e.g. MHRA) and ethics committees.
- Reviewing study updates provided by the Project team to ensure required tasks are completed
- Review of the electronic Case Report Forms (database where patient data is collected) to identify missing or incorrect data, and following up with sites to correct data to ensure clinical trial integrity
- Liaising with hospital sites to ensure they have enough clinical trial supplies for patient visits
- Assisting the Clinical Research Associate or Start-up specialist to facilitate smooth running of the trial (potential accompanied visits to hospitals included)
Education/Experience
We are looking for someone who:
- Is currently studying for a Life Science degree (Bsc)
- Can work well in a team and can work autonomously
- Is confident and has good communication skills
- Is well organised and able to understand the need to prioritise tasks
- Who may have completed a placement year in a relevant or related company/industry
- Would be willing to be based in the Maidenhead office (either based locally or willing to relocate to Maidenhead/surrounding areas) for 12 months
Join us to drive innovations that advance healthcare solutions!
Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.
Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.
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