Fortrea is a global clinical research organization serving biopharmaceutical and medical technology companies. Its clinical development services span clinical pharmacology, Phase I–IV study management, regulatory strategy, and market access, combining scientific expertise with data-driven approaches. Fortrea supports programs across areas including cell and gene therapy, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and infectious diseases, helping clients make informed development decisions and advance potential treatments toward patients.
FSP Clinical Scientist III / Medical Science Liaison — Fortrea (Remote, United States)
Fortrea seeks a Medical Science Liaison to support clinical development, protocol strategy, and safety monitoring for pharmaceutical research programs. The role partners with medical monitors, sponsors, study sites, and scientific teams.
Description
- Analyze protocols and clinical development plans, providing ongoing scientific input to their design and execution.
- Collaborate with medical, scientific, and regulatory teams to resolve clinical and regulatory challenges.
- Support the Medical Monitor by reviewing study-specific safety data and identifying emerging trends.
- Coordinate protocol and study-related communication among the Medical Monitor, study sites, Fortrea teams, and sponsors.
- Record, track, and follow up on issues arising during studies.
- Evaluate CPS proposals and contribute clinical and scientific expertise.
- Prepare study outlines and designs while advising on early clinical development strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships across Fortrea and the broader scientific community.
- Provide scientific rationale for incorporating biomarkers and other laboratory markers into Proof-of-Concept studies.
- Participate in kick-off meetings, SIVs, investigator meetings, and team meetings.
- Assist with training on important medical and scientific topics.
- Help ensure the Medical Monitor resolves medical and safety matters raised during team meetings.
- Assist CPS Medical Monitors with documenting inclusion and exclusion criteria and protocol-related questions and answers.
- Complete other related responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree is required.
- Previous hands-on experience practicing as a licensed physician is required.
- At least two years of hands-on experience as a licensed physician is preferred.
- Therapeutic-area experience with hereditary angioedema (HAE) is required.
- Progressively responsible experience in a CRO or sponsor environment.
- Working knowledge of GCPs and regulatory agency guidance.
- Ability to perform focused literature and reference reviews and apply the findings.
- Strong data interpretation skills.
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
- At least 10 years of pharmaceutical and clinical research experience, including five or more years in medical monitoring or medical data review.
- Extensive travel is required throughout the year.
- Authorization to work full-time in the United States is required.
- Fortrea does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO)
- Company bonus where applicable