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Cra (Level I, Level Ii And Sr Cra)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
1-6+ years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 10, 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 I, CRA II & Senior CRA)

Location: Onsite, India
Job ID: R-01326248
Employment Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research
Work Mode: Fully Onsite
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday to Friday)


About the Opportunity

A leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO), part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD® clinical research services, is seeking qualified Clinical Research Associates (CRA I, CRA II, and Senior CRA) to support end-to-end clinical trial operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of life-changing therapies across diverse therapeutic areas and global clinical programs.

Clinical Operations teams provide comprehensive support from study start-up through monitoring and close-out, delivering high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective clinical trials across commercial and government-sponsored studies.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and coordinate all aspects of clinical monitoring and site management activities

  • Conduct onsite and remote monitoring visits to assess protocol compliance, regulatory adherence, and data integrity

  • Ensure trials are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, applicable regulations, and SOPs

  • Apply risk-based monitoring methodologies, including root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) planning

  • Review source data, perform source data verification (SDV), source data review (SDR), and CRF review as required

  • Assess investigational product accountability through inventory and documentation review

  • Document monitoring observations clearly and accurately in monitoring reports and follow-up letters

  • Escalate quality, compliance, and site performance issues to clinical management and ensure timely resolution

  • Maintain regular communication with investigative sites between monitoring visits

  • Support investigator payments and participate in investigator meetings as required

  • Assist in site identification, selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities

  • Ensure essential trial documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready

  • Update study systems such as Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) according to project requirements

  • Facilitate effective communication between investigative sites, sponsors, and cross-functional project teams

  • Support regulatory inspections, audits, and client requirements

  • Complete administrative tasks, including expense reports and timesheets, in a timely manner

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and project-level activities


Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field, or Registered Nursing qualification

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


Experience Requirements (by Level)

  • CRA Level I:

    • Minimum 1–2 years of clinical research experience or equivalent exposure to clinical trial operations

    • Foundational knowledge of clinical monitoring principles

  • CRA Level II:

    • Minimum 2–4 years of onsite clinical monitoring experience

    • Demonstrated ability to independently manage assigned investigative sites

  • Senior CRA:

    • Minimum 4–6+ years of clinical monitoring experience in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment

    • Proven expertise in complex trials, mentoring junior CRAs, and managing high-risk sites

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required


Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong clinical monitoring and site management expertise

  • Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial documentation

  • Understanding of medical terminology and therapeutic area concepts

  • Proficiency in risk-based monitoring strategies and compliance management

  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities

  • Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

  • High attention to detail and data accuracy

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn clinical trial systems and software


Work Environment and Travel

  • Onsite role based in India with non-traditional work environments as required

  • Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities

  • May involve exposure to healthcare or laboratory environments

  • Independent travel up to a significant percentage, including domestic travel by car, train, or air


Why Join This Organization

Employees are supported in creating a balanced and healthy work environment while contributing to global clinical research initiatives. The organization offers access to large-scale international trials, structured career progression across CRA levels, and opportunities to work with innovative clinical trial models, including decentralized and digital solutions.


Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and values diversity and inclusion across its global workforce.