At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery and client interactions as a co-pilot to Project Managers.
- Company: Fortrea, a global leader in clinical research with a focus on teamwork and excellence.
- Benefits: Full-time role with mentorship, training, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a strong focus on client relationships and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a unique talent incubator and develop into a future leader in project management.
- Qualifications: University degree or relevant certification; 1-2 years of clinical research experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The mission of our Project Coordinator Academy is to identify early talent and develop you to become Fortrea’s leaders of the future. The PC Academy prepares entry-level Project Coordinators to take on critical client-facing tasks as co-pilots to PMs, enabling them to build client trust and support successful project delivery. Through training, mentorship, tool mastery, and structured accountability, PCs gain the expertise and professionalism needed to interact effectively with clients and take ownership of client deliverables. This approach develops a pipeline of skilled, client-focused PCs who are well-prepared to transition into client-facing leadership roles, ultimately strengthening client relationships and enhancing clinical study outcomes.
And why is this unique? The co-pilot role empowers PCs to become essential client-facing support, enhancing project outcomes and building a strong pipeline of future PMs and other leaders in the organization. More than an educational program, it is a learning community in a 'Talent Incubator' setting, a global group of PCs within a career path into leadership positions.
In role mentorship and Client-Focused Training as a co-pilot for client interactions:
- Develop Client-Focused Communication Skills
- Master project-related and Client-Support Tools and Processes
- Develop Accountability and Ownership in Client Deliverables
Opportunity for progression and recognition in the PC Academy. Opportunities to enhance skill set in other functional areas.
This job is for you if…
- You bring a university/college degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e. nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution is highly desirable.
- You have 1-2 years of relevant Clinical research experience in pharmaceutical, CRO industries or experience in healthcare. Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
- You have client-facing experience – this would be advantageous but not a must as training will be provided.
- This is a truly global team, so excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English is a must.
On your day-to-day, you will:
- Learn to use the main industry tools and Project Management Systems i.e. CTMS, Veeva and Project management dashboards to support overall project health and client-facing deliverables.
- Become a subject matter expert to support the study team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally, including working closely with centralized teams, to oversee timelines and milestones in appropriate systems.
- Work with Functional Leads and lead when required: Support development of project plans and coordinating review, feedback, and execution between study team and client.
- Be the POC for the client.
- Co-lead study financial updates with the Project Lead to support project financial health including payments where appropriate – attend and support financial review meetings.
- Prepare for audits and/or investigations, including responding to audit findings/CAPAs, creation of storyboards to document issues that may occur during the study.
- Facilitate and support sections of external meetings with clients.
- Review progress of projects and initiate appropriate actions to achieve target objectives.
- Deputise for the project lead when required.
At Fortrea, we're all about turning the “impossible” into "I'm possible." Together, we break barriers to deliver exceptional service to our patients, fueled by a shared commitment to teamwork and excellence. Regardless of your role, we're all family, working together to achieve extraordinary results. At Fortrea, your career isn't just a job – it's a journey of making the exceptional possible, every day.
Project Coordinator in Maidenhead employer: Meeveem
Fortrea is an exceptional employer that prioritises the development of early talent through its Project Coordinator Academy, located in Maidenhead. With a strong focus on mentorship, structured training, and a collaborative work culture, employees are empowered to grow into future leaders while enhancing their client-facing skills. The unique Talent Incubator setting fosters a supportive community, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to meaningful project outcomes.
