Remote Clinical Research Job at Thermo Fisher Scientific in the USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for its PPD® clinical research services portfolio. This is a fully remote job. This Clinical Research Job at Thermo Fisher Careers in the USA focuses on monitoring clinical trials and ensuring compliance with global research standards. The position is ideal for professionals with clinical monitoring experience in Oncology, Respiratory diseases, General Medicine, or Vaccines, offering the opportunity to contribute to drug development that addresses major global health challenges.
About the Company:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, helping customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Through its PPD® clinical research organization, the company provides comprehensive clinical trial services that support the development of innovative medicines and vaccines. Thermo Fisher collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide to accelerate drug discovery and clinical development.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Clinical Research Associate – FSP (Oncology, Respiratory, Gen Med, Vaccine)
- Department: PPD® Clinical Research Services
- Location: Central United States (Multiple Locations)
- Work Mode: Fully Remote
- Job Type: Full-time
- Category: Clinical Research
- Job ID: R-01335814
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Standard Work Schedule)
- Travel Requirements: Frequent travel required (approximately 60–80%) and includes site visits and overnight stays
- Salary Range: $66,800 – $122,400 per year (Illinois estimate)
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences-related field
- Registered Nursing certification or equivalent qualification
Experience Requirements:
- Previous experience comparable to 1+ years as a clinical research monitor
- Preferred therapeutic experience in Oncology, Respiratory diseases (COPD/Nasal Polyps), General Medicine, Vaccines
- Valid driver’s license where applicable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform and coordinate clinical monitoring and site management activities in this Clinical Research Job in the USA.
- Conduct remote and on-site monitoring visits to ensure regulatory and protocol compliance.
- Ensure trials follow ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Apply risk-based monitoring approaches, including root cause analysis and corrective actions, in this Clinical Research Job at Thermo Fisher Careers.
- Review clinical data through Source Data Review (SDR), Source Data Verification (SDV), and CRF review.
- Assess investigational product inventory and records.
- Document observations in monitoring reports and communication letters in this Remote Job.
- Maintain communication with investigative sites and clinical project teams in this Clinical Research Job at Thermo Fisher Careers.
- Participate in site initiation, investigator meetings, and trial close-out procedures.
- Ensure essential clinical trial documentation is accurate and complete.
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial monitoring and regulatory compliance.
- Understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research standards.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to conduct risk-based monitoring and root cause analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and other research tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
- Strong collaboration skills for working with investigative sites and cross-functional teams.
Benefits of the Clinical Research Job:
Employees at Thermo Fisher Scientific receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Tuition reimbursement and commuter benefits
- 120+ hours paid time off (PTO) annually
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave (3 weeks bonding, 8 weeks caregiver leave)
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Opportunities for career growth in global clinical research
