Remote Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific
This is an excellent Clinical Research Jobs opportunity for professionals seeking impactful Life Science Jobs with a global leader. Offered through Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers, this fully remote job provides a strong Job opportunity for life science graduates and early-career Clinical Research Associates looking to grow within a world-class clinical research environment across Australia.
About the Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in science and clinical research, supporting customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and academic sectors. Through its PPD clinical research portfolio, the company delivers innovative solutions in decentralized and digital trials, making Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers among the most sought-after Clinical Research Jobs and Life Science Jobs worldwide.
Remote Clinical Research Job Details
- Job Title: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) I (FSP)
- Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane (Australia)
- Work Type: Full-time
- Category: Clinical Research
- Remote: Fully Remote (Home-based)
- Job ID: R-01329584
- Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
- Environmental Conditions: Office
Summarized Purpose
The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) I performs and coordinates key aspects of clinical monitoring and site management. This role conducts remote and on-site visits to ensure protocol, regulatory, and ICH-GCP compliance while managing documentation and site processes across various sponsor environments (e.g., FSO, FSP, Government). The CRA acts as a site process specialist, ensuring subject safety, data integrity, and audit readiness while fostering collaborative relationships with investigational sites.
Location Information
This is a home-based position, preferably located in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor investigator sites using a risk-based monitoring approach, applying root cause analysis (RCA), critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ensure data accuracy through SDR, SDV, and CRF review via remote and on-site monitoring
- Review investigational product accountability, including inventory and records
- Document monitoring observations and findings in reports and follow-up letters
- Escalate issues to clinical management and follow through to resolution
- Maintain regular communication with sites between visits to ensure protocol adherence
- Perform monitoring activities according to approved monitoring plans
- Participate in investigator payment processes
- Support issue resolution collaboratively with project team members
- Participate in investigator meetings, as required
- Identify and support selection of qualified investigative sites
- Initiate clinical trial sites in compliance with protocol, regulatory, and ICH-GCP requirements
- Conduct trial close-out activities and retrieval of study materials
- Ensure essential documents are complete and compliant with regulatory requirements
- Conduct on-site file reviews per project specifications
- Provide study progress and tracking reports to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM)
- Maintain accurate updates in study systems (e.g., CTMS)
- Facilitate communication between investigative sites, sponsor, and PPD project teams
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements
- Complete administrative tasks including expense reports and timesheets
- Contribute to project publications, tools, and process improvement initiatives
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences–related field, or Registered Nursing qualification, or equivalent relevant academic/vocational qualification
- Previous experience comparable to 1 year as a Clinical Research Monitor, or completion of the PPD Drug Development Fellowship
- Valid driver’s license, where applicable
- Therapeutic experience in Oncology is essential
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proven clinical monitoring expertise
- Strong understanding of therapeutic areas and medical terminology
- Solid knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and SOPs
- Advanced critical thinking and root cause analysis skills
- Experience with Risk-Based Monitoring concepts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Customer-focused approach with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organization and time management abilities
- Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and clinical systems
- Excellent English language, grammar, and presentation skills
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency required
Benefits of Remote Clinical Research Jobs
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexibility: Work-life balance through flexible working arrangements
- Extra Leave: Paid parental leave, paid birthday leave, and the option to purchase additional leave
- Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Paid volunteer time to support meaningful causes
- Learning & Development: Access to Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus, LinkedIn Learning, workshops, and mentorship programs
