Clinical Research Job at Thermo Fisher Scientific
An exciting opportunity is available for an Assistant Clinical Research Associate based in Auckland, New Zealand, offering a fully remote work environment. The candidate selected for the Freshers’ Clinical Research Job at Thermo Fisher Careers is part of a global clinical research team dedicated to advancing innovative medicines and therapies. This Job in New Zealand allows early-career professionals in life sciences or clinical research to gain valuable experience supporting clinical trials and collaborating with international research teams.
About the Company:
The company operates one of the world’s leading global Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and powers the PPD® clinical research portfolio. Its clinical research services team plays a critical role in bringing new treatments and cures to market by supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide.
Over the past five years, the organization has supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotech firms, contributing to over 2,700 clinical trials across more than 100 countries. With a strong reputation in clinical development, the company provides cutting-edge research services and global collaboration opportunities for professionals in the life sciences sector.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Assistant Clinical Research Associate
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
- Job ID: R-01343846
- Job Type: Full Time
- Category: Clinical Research
- Work Mode: Fully Remote
- Work Schedule: Standard (Monday – Friday)
- Work Environment: Office or home office environment with occasional travel to clinics or hospitals
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete study and site management activities as defined in the task matrix and directed for assigned studies in this Clinical Research Job in New Zealand.
- Complete and document study-specific training.
- Orient and train on any study-specific systems.
- Provide in-house support during pre-study assessments and with pre-study assessment waivers, as agreed for the project.
- Support customization of Site ICF with site contact details when needed in this Clinical Research Job at Thermo Fisher Careers.
- Perform remote review of EMR/EHR checklists and support collection where applicable.
- Verify document collection and RCR submission status and update site EDL.
- Review patient-facing materials and translations as directed.
- Support site staff with vendor-related qualification processes when applicable.
- Ensure system access is requested, granted, and revoked for relevant site staff during the study.
- Follow up on site staff training requirements as a Clinical Research Associate.
- Coordinate and support logistics for IM attendance when directed.
- At Thermo Fisher Careers, you should maintain vendor trackers and coordinate study/site supply management.
- Support essential document collection, review, and system updates.
- Follow up on missing study vendor data, such as ECGs, lab samples, and e-diaries.
- Support remote review of centralized monitoring tools in this Freshers’ Clinical Research Job.
- Coordinate with departments and sites to support site payment processes and system reconciliations.
- Perform reconciliation tasks, including CRF and query status, deviations, SAEs, and safety reports.
- Verify document collection status and address missing or incomplete documents.
- Perform other assigned site management tasks as directed by the CRA in this job in New Zealand.
- Maintain administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner.
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline or related field, or
- Registered Nursing certification or equivalent academic or vocational qualification.
- Relevant experience of 0–2 years in clinical research or a related field may be considered.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related experience may also be accepted.
Skills Required:
- Basic knowledge of medical or therapeutic areas and medical terminology.
- Understanding of ICH GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and procedural documentation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
- Good organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic research environment.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software systems.
- Ability to extract key information from clinical study documents, electronic data systems, and CTMS dashboards.
- Excellent English language and grammar skills.
Benefits of the Clinical Research Job:
- Opportunity to work with a leading global clinical research organization.
- Exposure to international clinical trials and pharmaceutical projects.
- Fully remote working environment with flexible work conditions.
- Career development opportunities within the Clinical Research Associate career track.
- Experience collaborating with top pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms worldwide.
- Potential for future advancement into CRA roles involving global travel and leadership in clinical trials.
