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Country Approval Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
2-4 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Country Approval Specialist – Clinical Research

Job ID: R-01331388
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Regulatory Affairs / Study Start-Up
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Overview

A leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO), part of the PPD® Clinical Research portfolio at Thermo Fisher Scientific, is seeking a Country Approval Specialist to support clinical trial start-up activities in India. This role is critical to ensuring timely regulatory and ethics approvals and optimizing study start-up timelines across global clinical research programs.

The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in clinical operations and regulatory submissions, along with in-depth knowledge of Indian regulatory requirements, including DCGI and Ethics Committee processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage country-specific regulatory submission dossiers for DCGI and Ethics Committees (EC) in compliance with local and global clinical trial regulations

  • Execute submission strategies to obtain regulatory and ethics approvals within defined timelines

  • Forecast and track regulatory timelines for critical study start-up milestones

  • Liaise with regulatory authorities, investigators, and site staff to facilitate approval processes

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management to ensure accurate and timely documentation

  • Collect, review, and maintain essential regulatory documents, ensuring timely system updates and compliant filing

  • Monitor compliance with Indian regulations, ICH-GCP, and applicable international guidelines

  • Manage amendments, notifications, and ongoing regulatory submissions throughout the study lifecycle

  • Provide regulatory guidance to project teams on local requirements, timelines, and submission strategies

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline

  • Minimum 2–4 years of experience in clinical trial start-up, clinical operations, and/or regulatory affairs

  • Hands-on experience with DCGI and Ethics Committee submissions in India is required

  • Strong understanding of Indian clinical trial regulations, ICH-GCP, and global regulatory standards

  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulatory frameworks and submission processes

  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams

  • High level of accountability and problem-solving capability

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Be part of a globally recognized CRO supporting clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas

  • Work in a fully remote model with global exposure

  • Collaborate with cross-functional international teams

  • Access continuous learning, career development, and growth opportunities

  • Contribute to research that improves patient outcomes worldwide

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Through its PPD® Clinical Research Services, the organization delivers innovative clinical development solutions across more than 100 countries.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.