Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific, through its PPD® Clinical Research division, is hiring an Assistant Clinical Research Associate (Assistant CRA) for a fully remote job role based in Germany. The Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher are ideal for early-career clinical research professionals looking to build strong monitoring and site management experience while supporting global clinical trials.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific services, helping customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Through its PPD® Clinical Research portfolio, the company supports clinical trials in more than 100 countries and delivers laboratory, digital, and decentralized trial solutions. PPD is known for its collaborative culture, strong training programs, and commitment to advancing life-changing therapies worldwide.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Assistant CRA (m/f/d)
- Location: Karlsruhe, Germany
- Work Type: Fully Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Contract Type: 2-Year Fixed Term
- Category: Clinical Research
- Job ID: R-01337778
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Work Environment: Office / Remote
Educational Requirements for the CRA Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in a life science–related field
- Current PPD CRAs may be considered without meeting degree requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- As a CRA, you should perform remote site management and monitoring activities in compliance with ICH GCP, FDA, and local regulations
- Maintain regular communication with investigational sites regarding protocol conduct, enrollment, EDC status, and site performance in the Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher.
- Review study data remotely and resolve queries through EDC systems
- Conduct and document site management calls and centralized monitoring activities
- In the CRA Jobs at Thermo Fisher, you should review study logs, clinical listings, deviations, violations, and SAE follow-ups
- In this Remote job, you must evaluate investigator oversight, subject safety, and site compliance
- Apply risk-based monitoring, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
- Support regulatory document collection, reviews, and refresher training
- Assist with CTMS and eTMF maintenance to ensure audit readiness
- Provide trial status updates and progress reports to the study manager in the CRA Role.
- Support investigator payments and internal document coordination as required
Skills Required for the CRA Position:
- Basic medical and therapeutic area knowledge
- Understanding of ICH GCP and clinical research regulations
- Fluency in German and English (minimum C1 level)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn clinical systems
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to coach and support site personnel
Benefits of the CRA Jobs:
- Competitive salary and an annual incentive bonus plan
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Award-winning training and career development programs
- Opportunity to advance into a CRA role
- Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture
- Work with a global CRO delivering life-saving therapies
