Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) to join its global PPD® Clinical Research Services team. This fully remote, full-time role is open to professionals based in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, or Perth. The candidate getting hired for the Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher plays a key role in ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials by monitoring sites, maintaining regulatory compliance, and safeguarding subject safety and data integrity in accordance with ICH-GCP and global regulatory standards.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)
- Job ID: R-01330225
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Fully Remote (Home-Based)
- Locations: Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth (Australia)
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Category: Clinical Research
- Industry: Contract Research Organization (CRO) / Life Sciences
About the Company:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in science, serving customers across healthcare, life sciences, and laboratory research. Through its PPD® clinical research portfolio, the company supports clinical trials in over 100 countries, helping bring life-changing therapies to market. Thermo Fisher Scientific is known for its innovation-driven culture, strong ethical values, and commitment to improving global health outcomes.
Educational Requirements for the Clinical Research Associate Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Life Sciences–related field OR
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Clinical Research Monitor or completion of the PPD Drug Development Fellowship
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency required
- Valid driver’s license (where applicable)
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform site monitoring using risk-based monitoring (RBM) approaches as a Clinical Research Associate.
- Conduct on-site and remote visits, including SDR, SDV, and CRF review
- Ensure protocol compliance, ICH-GCP adherence, and regulatory compliance
- Perform investigational product accountability and documentation review
- Identify root causes of site issues and implement CAPAs
- Prepare timely monitoring reports, follow-up letters, and escalation documentation
- Maintain ongoing communication with investigative sites between visits
- Support site initiation, investigator meetings, and site close-out activities
- Ensure essential documents are complete and audit-ready as a Clinical Research Associate.
- Update clinical trial systems (e.g., CTMS) and provide study progress reports
- Support inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and contribute to process improvements
Skills Required for the Clinical Research Associate Role:
- Proven clinical monitoring and site management experience
- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, and SOPs
- Knowledge of clinical trial processes and medical terminology
- Risk-based monitoring and root cause analysis expertise
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical trial systems
- Professional presentation and stakeholder management skills
Benefits of the Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher:
- Competitive remuneration with an annual incentive bonus
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible work arrangements for work–life balance
- Generous leave policies, including paid birthday leave and parental leave
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Paid volunteering time for charitable initiatives
- Access to Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn Learning
- Career growth, mentorship, and continuous professional development
- Recognized WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
- Inclusive, innovative, and globally respected work culture
