FSP Clinical Operations
With decades of experience in clinical operations solutions, Fortrea offers a flexible and scalable FSP model that you can benefit from. With 120+ global FSP engagements—many spanning 15 to 20 years—we’ve built long-standing, high-performing collaborations that drive operational excellence and long-term value.
Clinical FSP solutions designed to accelerate your portfolio and align with your strategy
- Our clinical operations team takes a thoughtful approach to syncing with each sponsor’s unique culture and values, fostering trust and stronger collaboration.
- Our proven, rigorous Transition Management process delivers smooth, efficient onboarding and operational shifts.
- Custom playbooks tailored to each engagement.
- KPIs – customized for each sponsor with shared accountability for all aspects of delivery, including productivity and quality.
- Full spectrum of delivery models (Dedicated FTE, Activity-Based, Centralized and Blended Delivery models) and Line Management span of control offerings (pastoral to embedded) – all via dedicated in-country clinical operations team.
Our Solutions
Discover the FSP model that has been designed to fit your challenge
At Fortrea, we have created a range of innovative clinical FSP solutions, powered by deep industry experience. Start with your challenge, and explore the FSP model designed to address it. All of our models are further customised to your exact business challenges and needs.
Activity-Based Delivery
When workload fluctuates across studies or phases
If demand rises and falls across your portfolio, Activity-Based Delivery shifts the focus from fixed resourcing to defined outputs—providing flexibility and predictability without long-term capacity commitments.
Blended Delivery Models
When no single model fits your needs
Some programs require control in certain areas and efficiency in others. Blended Delivery combines elements of different FSP approaches into a tailored operating model that evolves as your priorities change.
Dedicated FTE
When you need to scale quickly without adding permanent headcount
If your pipeline is moving faster than hiring, staff augmentation adds dedicated clinical professionals aligned to your SOPs, systems, and governance—so you can increase capacity quickly while maintaining control with our Dedicated Staffing model.
Country in a Box
When country level complexity is slowing delivery
Expanding into new countries can introduce operational and regulatory friction. Country in a Box brings together essential local capabilities into a single, coordinated model—helping you execute studies without building an in-country footprint.
Long Term Follow-up (LTFU)
When extended follow-up creates sustained operational demand
Long term follow-up can stretch teams well beyond primary study milestones. The LTFU model is designed to support continuity, consistency, and scalable delivery over extended timelines.
Centralized Delivery
When efficiency and standardization are the priority
For repeatable, high-volume clinical activities, Centralized Delivery uses global delivery hubs to support consistent execution, faster turnaround, and scalable workflows across time zones.
Build-Operate-Scale
When you need to stand up new capabilities quickly and scale without long-term risks
Fortrea’s Build-Operate-Scale model supports rapid setup without long-term fixed-cost risk. We build and run fit-for-purpose teams, embedding governance and delivery discipline, with the option for you to internalize mature capabilities when you’re ready.
Global Training Delivery
When training inconsistency becomes a bottleneck
If onboarding and upskilling teams globally is consuming time and resources, Global Training Delivery centralizes and standardizes training execution—supporting faster readiness and consistent delivery across regions.
Clinical operations services tailored to your needs
Fortrea aims to be more than just an operational vendor but a true strategic collaborator, delivering customized solutions, greater agility and efficiency while driving long-term value and shared success.
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Clinical Monitoring
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Project Management
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Start-up & Contract Management
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Specialty and Non-Standard Clinical Services
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Centralized Services
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Customized Commercial Terms
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Dedicated recruitment
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Process / Technology Innovation
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Quality Control
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