Are you an analytical and detail-oriented professional looking for a remote Project Analyst role in Leeds? Fortrea is hiring a skilled Project Analyst to join our growing team and support strategic projects with data-driven insights. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in business, mathematics, or science who are ready to make an impact in a dynamic, remote work environment.
As a Project Analyst at Fortrea, you will work closely with project teams to analyse data, track progress, and generate actionable reports that drive informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables), PowerPoint, and MS Project, and has around 2 years of experience in data analysis, demonstrating the ability to turn complex information into practical solutions.
This role offers the flexibility of remote working while giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful projects, improve operational efficiency, and support Fortrea’s growth strategy. We are seeking a candidate who is organised, analytical, and motivated to advance their project analysis career.
Apply now to join Fortrea and play a key role in delivering high-quality, data-driven project outcomes that make a real difference.
Position: Project Analyst
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
Full job description
What if your data analysis skills helped a new medicine reach patients faster?
Before a drug becomes a treatment, it comes through us. Fortrea is one of the largest early-stage clinical research organizations in the world. We deliver the insights that pharmaceutical and biotech companies need in their journey to turn a promising new molecule into real therapy for patients.
We´re now looking for a Project Analyst to join our global Governance team. This job sits at the heart of how we understand the financial and operational health of our clinical projects. You will turn data into clear, actionable insights that help leaders make smarter decisions every day.
REMOTE JOB, UK
Full-time, Permanent
Home-based, UK (ideally living close to our Clinical Research Unit in Leeds)
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- If you enjoy connecting data points, spotting one-offs in datasets that cause issues, or explaining complex data findings in a way others can act on, this job is tailor-made for you.
- You will help us understand how each clinical project moves through its lifecycle from a financial, resourcing and quality perspective. On a typical day you will:
- Analyze project profitability: Understand basic hours vs budget, milestones, or project risks to show how projects are progressing against plan.
- Identify what´s out of scope: Flag projects that may need change orders and follow them through to ensure accurate processing.
- Forecast resourcing needs: Help Fortrea anticipate demand and ensure the right people are on the right project today, and six or twelve months ahead.
- Support revenue recognition: Provide data insights that strengthen our understanding of project performance and milestones achievement.
WHO YOU ARE
- Degree in Business, Mathematics, or a Science-related field.
- Around 2 years’ experience in data analysis. A background in CRO, pharma or biotech is an advantage, though experience in finance, banking, IT or insurance is equally valued.
- Proficient with Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and MS Project. Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint is a plus.
- To drive financial reviews of this scale forward, you will need visibility, proactivity, collaboration, and effective communication skills. You must be comfortable:
- Asking tough questions with care, and
- Leading discussions with leadership and cross-functional teams (project managers, contracts, or revenue), including presenting at financial, project risk or change review meetings.
EVERY NEW MEDICAL TREATMENT BEGINS WITH YOU
You´ll belong to the Clinical Pharmacology team, united by one mission: bringing new medicines to patients´ hands as quickly and safely as possible. Every analysis you deliver will contribute to that purpose: turning medical discovery into possibility, and possibility into life-changing therapies.
Apply now to join a team where your analytical skills make a tangible difference in how new medical treatments reach the world.
Application Process
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Application Deadline
Open until filled