Overview
Location: Remote (UK), or hybrid (Leeds)
Duration: Full-time, 12-months
Start Date: July 2026
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER IN LIFE SCIENCES
At Fortrea, we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation. Our Early Careers program is more than a year in industry placement: it's a launchpad for your future.
As an industrial placement student, you'll join a global team where curiosity, motivation, and fresh ideas are celebrated. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see firsthand how clinical research and healthcare innovation change lives.
We don't expect you to know it all. What matters most is your potential, your drive to learn, and your willingness to grow. With hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured development, we'll help you build the skills and confidence to succeed.
Your journey to pioneering tomorrow's breakthroughs starts here.
What you'll do
During your 12-month placement, you'll work within our Clinical Project Management team as part of a structured rotation across four areas. This gives you a comprehensive understanding of how life-saving medicines begin their journey:
* Project Coordination (6 months): Help set up project management tools, professionally manage team meetings, and engage directly with clients to ensure projects run smoothly.
* Project Management (2 months): Assist project managers in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines, risks, budget, and quality standards.
* Study Start-Up (2 months): Work hand-by-hand with our specialists to prepare and submit the essential documentation for UK Ethics Committees approvals that allow clinical trials to begin.
* Clinical Trial Documentation (2 months): Conduct quality checks on study documents, and help maintain the Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF).
Why choose a placement with Fortrea?
You'll gain more than just work experience. You'll receive a wealth of knowledge, mentorship, and career guidance. Our internship is designed to develop your skills, broaden your understanding of clinical research, and prepare you for the next steps in your career.
Program Highlights:
* Mentorship: A dedicated mentor to guide your journey.
* Learning Workshops: Access to training sessions and leadership talks.
* Networking: Join Employee Resource Groups, panel discussions, and informal group 'coffee chats'.
* Real-World Experience: Contribute to ongoing studies and develop professional skills that matter.
Who we're looking for
* You must be a current university student, working towards a Bachelor's degree in Life or Health Sciences
* You should have started your degree in 2024 and be in your second year of study in 2025-2026, planning a 12-month placement between your second and final year
* Experience managing multiple projects in an academic or professional setting is an advantage
* Strong planning, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
* Ability to work to deadlines and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment
* Confident computer skills: MS Office (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook) and ADOBE
* Clear teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
Why this placement matters
Joining Fortrea's University Placement Program is a unique opportunity to gain practical skills, learn how global clinical research works, and build a professional network that will support your future career. You'll be part of a team improving healthcare for patients worldwide.
APPLY TODAY
Take the next step in your life science career. Apply now to join Fortrea's 2026 University Industrial Placement Program and start building your future with us.
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