Fortrea

Clinical Development Strategy & Business Partner

Fortrea

2 LocationsFull timePosted Aug 5, 2026

Job description

Job Overview: Clinical Development Strategy & Business Partner serves as a strategic and operational partner to a Clinical Delivery leader. This role translates business strategy into execution plans, monitors performance metrics, and drives process improvements within the assigned department. This role acts as a liaison between the functional leader and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Clinical Development goals and operational excellence.

Summary of Responsibilities: Support strategic initiatives ensuring alignment with Clinical Development and functional goals and objectives. Translate business strategy into execution plans, helping prioritize initiatives based on ROI, risk, and resource availability. Monitor delivery performance, quality, and financial metrics and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.

Drive development of Clinical Development Review (CDR) materials and leverage them to manage delivery and operations. Streamline internal processes to improve delivery, timelines, resource utilization, and quality metrics. Identify and resolve bottlenecks, process inefficiencies, and quality risks. Develop business cases and recommendations to support investment in tools, talent, and process enhancements.

Assist in budget planning and forecasting for project portfolios. Support functional leader on in-depth P&L analysis and trending. Track financial performance and support cost optimization efforts. Act as a liaison between functional and delivery leaders, senior leadership, and peers. Support communication strategies and message development, ensuring consistent messaging and reporting across all levels.

Foster shared consciousness and dot connecting, helping the functional leadership team stay focused and aligned on priorities. Anticipate challenges and remove roadblocks, acting as a sounding board and problem solver for the functional leader. Act as a trusted advisor, providing candid feedback, strategic counsel, and a safe space for leadership reflection.

Prepare executive-level presentations, delivery updates, and strategic communications. Coordinate executive meetings and strategic planning sessions, including agenda setting, follow-ups, and tracking of action items. Facilitate strategic planning sessions, quarterly reviews, and leadership offsites. And all other duties as needed or assigned.

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