Executive Director, Clinical Platforms and Product Development

Overview

The Executive Director, Clinical Platforms & Product Development is a senior technology and operations leader responsible for defining, building, and operationalizing Fortrea’s Clinical Platforms ecosystem. This role serves as the strategic and operational partner to the Vice President, Clinical IT Platforms, driving end-to-end product development, platform strategy, and delivery execution across the clinical technology portfolio. This position is accountable for the full lifecycle of clinical technology solutions—from concept and product strategy through engineering, deployment, and operational enablement—ensuring alignment with Fortrea’s clinical trial delivery model, regulatory environment, and sponsor expectations. The Executive Director leads the operating engine for Clinical Platforms, ensuring predictable delivery, strong governance, and high-quality execution across internal teams, external vendors, and client-facing activities. The role also plays a cr...