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Cra (Level I, Level Ii And Sr Cra)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Clinical Operations

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday (Standard Business Hours)
Work Environment: Office / Field-Based / Travel Required
Industry: Clinical Research / CRO / Life Sciences


Job Overview

A leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support end-to-end clinical trial monitoring and site management activities within its global Clinical Operations division.

This role is part of a high-performing clinical research team delivering comprehensive clinical trial services across commercial and government-sponsored studies. The CRA will ensure that clinical trials are conducted in compliance with approved protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and sponsor SOPs while safeguarding subject safety, data integrity, and audit readiness.

The position may involve remote and on-site monitoring visits and requires independent travel.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Monitoring & Site Management

  • Perform and coordinate all aspects of site monitoring activities using a risk-based monitoring (RBM) approach

  • Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits (qualification, initiation, routine, and close-out visits)

  • Ensure protocol compliance, regulatory adherence, and data reliability

  • Apply root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving techniques to address site performance issues

  • Ensure audit readiness and inspection preparedness

Data Verification & Quality Assurance

  • Perform Source Data Review (SDR) and Source Data Verification (SDV)

  • Review Case Report Forms (CRFs) for accuracy and completeness

  • Ensure clinical trial data is recorded accurately and in a timely manner

  • Assess investigational product accountability through inventory and records review

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure essential documents are complete and maintained per ICH-GCP and applicable regulations

  • Escalate deficiencies to clinical management and ensure timely resolution

  • Respond to audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries

  • Maintain updated documentation in Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

Site & Stakeholder Management

  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with investigative sites

  • Support investigator identification and site feasibility processes

  • Participate in investigator meetings and site training

  • Maintain ongoing communication between sponsor, project team, and investigative sites

  • Support investigator payment processes

Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities

  • Submit monitoring visit reports and follow-up letters within required timelines

  • Provide trial status updates to Clinical Team Manager (CTM)

  • Complete administrative requirements including expense reports and timesheets

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and project deliverables


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field
    OR

  • Registered Nursing certification or equivalent academic qualification

Experience Required

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience as an on-site Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Clinical Monitor

  • Experience in risk-based monitoring (RBM) methodologies

  • Experience conducting site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits

  • Valid driver’s license (where applicable)

  • Willingness to travel independently (travel percentage may vary by region)

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related clinical monitoring experience may be considered.


Technical Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and global regulatory requirements

  • Understanding of clinical trial phases and therapeutic area fundamentals

  • Proficiency in Source Data Verification (SDV) and Source Data Review (SDR)

  • Experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

  • Investigational product accountability management

  • Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) expertise

  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning

  • Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to learn sponsor systems


Core Competencies

  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Effective stakeholder and site relationship management

  • High attention to detail and data accuracy

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

  • Adaptability in dynamic clinical trial environments

  • Customer-focused mindset


Work Environment & Travel

  • Office-based and field-based responsibilities

  • Exposure to healthcare or laboratory environments

  • Independent travel required (domestic and/or international as applicable)

  • Ability to manage multiple projects under timelines and performance metrics


Why Apply

  • Work on global, multi-country clinical trials across therapeutic areas

  • Be part of a leading CRO delivering innovative clinical research solutions

  • Gain exposure to decentralized, digital, and hybrid clinical trial models

  • Contribute to improving global patient outcomes


Apply Now

Advance your career in Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Operations, and Global Clinical Research by joining a world-class clinical research team committed to accelerating drug development and improving public health outcomes worldwide.