Project Coordinator I, PC Academy

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
28-35 Hourly
Junior
Biotech
The Role
Coordinate and support Phase I clinical trials by maintaining study documents, tracking timelines and milestones, managing CTMS/eTMF, leading meetings, liaising with sites and vendors, supporting start-up and feasibility, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring GCP-compliant, audit-ready execution.
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Our PC Academy is currently seeking a Project Coordinator I to join their growing group! All candidates must reside in the United States.

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.

Join a team where your work directly supports first-in-human clinical trials and the development of new medicines. As a Project Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in keeping studies organized, on track, and audit-ready—working alongside experienced project managers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Remote based in United States.

What You’ll Do

  • Coordinate and support delivery of Phase I clinical trials, including external site studies.

  • Develop and maintain key study documents (project plans, communication plans, risk registers).

  • Track timelines, milestones, and study progress to ensure successful execution.

  • Lead and support study meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.

  • Manage systems such as CTMS and eTMF, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

  • Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external sites.

  • Support feasibility, start-up activities, and vendor coordination.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help mentor junior team members.

What You Bring

  • Degree in life sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 2–3 years of clinical research experience

  • Experience supporting project management or study coordination.

  • Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and clinical trial processes.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge early phase studies at the forefront of drug development

  • Collaborate with experienced teams in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.

  • Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of clinical trials.

  • Grow your career within a global clinical research organization.

Be part of the team that helps bring new therapies to patients—starting from their very first step into clinical trials.

Note: This role does not provide sponsorship.

Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

  • Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.

  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

  • Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

  • Regular and consistent attendance.

  • Varied hours may be required.

  • Target Pay Range: $28-35 USD per hour

  • #LI - Remote

    Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

Skills Required

  • Degree in life sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2-3 years of clinical research experience.
  • Experience supporting project management or study coordination.
  • Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and clinical trial processes.
  • Experience managing systems such as CTMS and eTMF.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Reside in the United States.
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The Company
HQ: Durham, NC
10,811 Employees

What We Do

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients in need. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, differentiated technology-enabled trial solutions and post-approval services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team working in more than 90 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is becoming a transformative force from pipeline to patient at Fortrea.com.

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