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.
Fortrea Job Description
Company Overview:
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.
Fortrea is driving the innovation that advances healthcare solutions.
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 worldwide through:
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Indications
- Consulting and Regulatory Services
- Enabling Technologies
- Full and Functional Service Provider Models
Job Overview:
We are excited to offer a 12-week remote paid Project Management Internship opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience within our Global Project Delivery Department. As an intern, you will work closely with our experienced Global Project Delivery team to support various client engagement projects and contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge.
The Global Project Delivery (GPD) department focuses on clinical trials designed to monitor the safety and efficacy of drugs before commercialization. Services include design and management of clinical trials, study feasibility and site selection support, protocol design, patient recruitment strategies, drug safety and reporting, data management and analysis, regulatory policy strategy development and onsite and remote trial monitoring.
Global Internship Program:
Exciting Opportunity to be part of the Fortrea 2024 Global Frontline Internship Program!
We offer real work assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Healthcare disciplines, are challenging and recognized to the organization as valuable. In addition, we encourage professional development and career exploration through program workshops, each designed to help students prepare for a thriving career in our industry.
Internship Assignment Summary:
- Onboard into the Labcorp organization as a Project Management Intern
- Participate in group activities/projects and liase with members of the organization to provide administrative support while learning important skills and processes
- Be assigned to different leaders/members of the organization to observe and support their key activities and deliverables
- Perform additional duties as requested by Line Manager, Project Manager, and other Business Leaders
- Understand the role of a Project Manager for a Clinical Research Organization and observe the roles of other functional leads/areas which contribute to the management and execution of a clinical trial
Education/Qualifications/Skills:
- Working towards bachelor’s degree in Clinical Research, Business, Biology or other health related science
- Has experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues
- Embraces diverse ways of thinking through various forms collaboration and partnership
- Ability to manage time and effectively prioritize tasks