Job Description

　　This is an on-site traveling Clinical Research Associate (CRA) opportunity, travel can be national and up to 80% based on business needs. Ideal candidates will live in the locations reflected on the posting and have 1.5 years or more experience as an onsite traveling CRA with experience monitoring oncology, vaccine, rare disease, gene therapy, cell therapy, IBS or kidney transplant.

　　At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

　　Our global Clinical Operations colleagues within our PPD® clinical research services provide end-to-end support for clinical trials from study start up to monitoring through to study close out, across commercial and government contracts. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

　　Discover Impactful Work:

　　Performs and coordinates all aspects of the clinical monitoring and site management process. Conducts on-site visits to assess protocol and regulatory compliance and manages required documentation. Manages procedures and guidelines from different sponsors and/or monitoring environments (i.e. FSO, FSP, Government, etc.). Acts as a site processes specialist, ensuring that the trial is conducted in accordance with the approved protocol, ICH-GCP guidelines, applicable regulations and SOPs to guarantee subjects rights, well-being and data reliability. Ensures audit readiness. Develops collaborative relationships with investigational sites. Detailed tasks and responsibilities assigned to role are outlined in the task matrix.

　　A day in the Life:

　　Monitors investigator sites with a risk-based monitoring approach: applies root cause analysis (RCA), critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify site processes failure and corrective/preventive actions to bring the site into compliance and decrease risks. Ensures data accuracy through SDR, SDV and CRF review as applicable through on-site and remote monitoring activities. Assess investigational product through physical inventory and records review. Documents observations in reports and letters in a timely manner using approved business writing standards. Escalates observed deficiencies and issues to clinical management expeditiously and follow all issues through to resolution. May need to maintain regular contact between monitoring visits with investigative sites to confirm that the protocol is being followed, that previously identified issues are being resolved and that the data is being recorded in a timely manner. Conducts monitoring tasks in accordance with the approved monitoring plan. Participates in the investigator payment process. Ensures a shared responsibility with other project team members on issues/findings resolution. Investigates and follows-up on findings as applicable.

　　Participates in investigator meetings as necessary. Identifies potential investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability of qualified investigative sites. Initiates clinical trial sites according to the relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and ICH GCP obligations, making recommendations where warranted. Performs trial close out and retrieval of trial materials.Ensures that required essential documents are complete and in place, according to ICH-GCP and applicable regulations. Conducts on-site file reviews as per project specifications.Provides trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) as required. Ensures study systems are updated per agreed study conventions (e.g. Clinical Trial Management System).Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites, the client company and the PPD project team through written, oral and/or electronic contacts.Responds to company, client and applicable regulatory requirements/audits/inspections.Maintains & completes administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner.Contributes to the project team by assisting in preparation of project publications/tools, and sharing ideas/suggestions with team members.Contributes to other project work and initiatives for process improvement, as required.

　　Keys to Success:

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's degree in life science related field or a Registered Nursing certification or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

　　Experience:

　　Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1.5 or more years as a Clinical Research Associate).Valid driver's license where applicable.In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

　　Proven clinical monitoring skillsDemonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminologyDemonstrated ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of ICH GCPs, applicable regulations and procedural documentsWell-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to: critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solvingAbility to manage Risk Based Monitoring concepts and processesGood oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnelAbility to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers' underlying issuesGood organizational and time management skillsEffective interpersonal skillsAttention to detailAbility to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenariosAbility to work in a team or independently as requiredGood computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate softwareGood English language and grammar skillsGood presentation skills

　　Work Environment:

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

　　Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.Able to work in non-traditional work environments.Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.This role requires independent travel up to 80%, inclusive of traveling in automobiles, airplanes, and trains.

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

　　The annual salary range estimated for this position is $75,000 annually - $145,000 annually.

　　Compensation and Benefits

　　The salary range estimated for this position based in North Carolina is $67,000.00-$145,000.00.

　　This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

　　A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

　　For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards