Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific
PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is hiring experienced Assistant Clinical Research Associates (ACRA) across the United Kingdom for a fully remote, full-time opportunity. The remote Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher offer an opportunity to support global clinical trials and contribute to life-changing research that improves patient outcomes worldwide.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Assistant Clinical Research Associate (ACRA)
- Job ID: R-01339167
- Location: United Kingdom (Fully Remote)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (Standard)
- Work Environment: Office (Remote)
- Job Category: Clinical Research
- Travel: Limited (UK driving license required)
About the Company:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Through its PPD® Clinical Research Services, the company delivers end-to-end clinical trial solutions across more than 100 countries, supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, and government research. With over 100,000 employees worldwide, Thermo Fisher Scientific fosters innovation, integrity, and collaboration to accelerate scientific discovery.
Educational Requirements for Remote Clinical Research Jobs:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences or a related field
- 0–1 year of relevant clinical research experience or equivalent knowledge
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform remote clinical trial activities in coordination with Remote CRA, On-Site CRA, and Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) in this Clinical Research Jobs.
- Support site preparedness, logistics, and remote monitoring activities
- Complete study-specific training and system onboarding
- Assist with pre-study assessments, waivers, and site initiation activities
- Support customization and review of site ICFs and patient-facing materials
- In this Clinical Research Associate Role, you have to conduct a remote review of EMR/EHR documentation and centralized monitoring tools
- Manage Essential Document (EDL) collection, verification, and follow-up
- Coordinate site supply management and vendor-related qualification processes
- Support site staff system access, training tracking, and IM logistics
- Assist with reconciliation activities, including CRFs, queries, deviations, and safety reports
- Support site payment processes, invoice follow-up, and system reconciliations
Skills Required for the Clinical Research Associate Role:
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and therapeutic areas
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, and clinical SOPs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn clinical systems (CTMS, EDC, dashboards)
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a global team
- Valid UK driving license
Benefits of the Remote Clinical Research Jobs at Thermo Fisher:
- Fully remote work opportunity within the UK
- Career growth within a globally recognized clinical research organization
- Exposure to global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture
- Opportunity to contribute to research that directly improves global health outcomes
- Equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
