Clinical Research Internship at Fortrea, Portugal | Life Sciences Candidates, Apply Online
Fortrea is hiring Clinical Research Internship in Portugal. This full-time, remote-listed opportunity is suitable for students currently enrolled in or recent graduates of a university degree program in life sciences who are interested in clinical research.
- Position: Clinical Research Intern – Portugal
- Location: Oeiras, Portugal
- Job Requisition ID: 266202
About the Company
Fortrea is a global contract research organization (CRO) that provides clinical development and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. The company works with biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic companies, offering services such as Phase I–IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting. Fortrea leverages its global expertise and clinical research experience to support healthcare innovation and help bring treatments to patients faster.
Job Description
The Clinical Research Internship will support site-level activities throughout study start-up, maintenance, and closeout. The role includes feasibility, site outreach, site activation, regulatory compliance, and site support under experienced team members.
Clinical Research Internship – Key Responsibilities
- Support site activation in accordance with ICH/GCP, local regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), protecting study participants’ rights, well-being, and safety.
- Identify potential research sites and support site outreach, confidentiality agreements, and feasibility surveys.
- Support remote pre-study visits and related documentation.
- Assist with the customization and translation of informed consent forms and patient-facing materials.
- Collect, track, and review essential documents for site activation and ongoing compliance, including annual IRB/IEC renewals, principal investigator changes, and document expirations.
- Participate in study team meetings, support action plans, and identify site-related risks.
- Assist the CRA team with site initiation visit preparation, vendors, supplies, access, and documentation.
- Support regulatory submissions and communication with IRB/IEC, other applicable bodies, and regulatory authorities with GRSL.
- Assist with initial contract and budget negotiations.
- Maintain the Trial Master File (TMF) in an audit-ready state and track start-up progress and deadlines.
- Support audit readiness and compliance with Fortrea systems.
- Act as a primary contact for sites and support remote visits and monitoring, including source data verification (SDV) and source data review (SDR), after MEA training.
- Review Case Report Forms (CRFs), support data validation and source documentation review, and assist with protocol deviations and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting.
- Support country- and site-level informed consent form (ICF) review and customization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria Required For Clinical Research Internship
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university degree program in life sciences.
- Demonstrated interest in clinical research.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Fluency in the local official language and English, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial processes.
This Clinical Research Internship at Fortrea may be a valuable starting point for life sciences students and recent graduates interested in clinical research, clinical trial operations, and regulatory documentation. If you are exploring Clinical Research Jobs in Portugal, review the eligibility requirements and apply through the official portal.
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