Experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA II/Sr CRA) - US Central - Multiple Therapeutic Areas Available

Experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA II/Sr CRA) - US Central - Multiple Therapeutic Areas Available

$67K/yr - $125K/yr

Health Care

Life Science

Biotechnology

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At 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
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as the competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• Fully remote work arrangement
• Glassdoor
• 3.5
• Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
• Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
• https://www.thermofisher.com
• Public Company
• Total Funding
• $19.77B
• Key Investors
• National Grid
• 2026-02-09
• Post Ipo Debt· $3.8B
• 2025-11-24
• Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
• 2025-09-30
• Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
• Leadership Team
• Marc Casper
• Chairman and CEO

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of traveling on-site monitoring experience
• Therapeutic experience in at least one of the following: Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Cardiology, Rare Disease, Respiratory, Obesity, and/or Pulmonary
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences related fieldor a Registered Nursing certification or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1 years as a clinical research monitor) or completion of PPD Drug Development Fellowship
• 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
• Proven clinical monitoring skills
• Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of ICH GCPs, applicable regulations and procedural documents
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to: critical mindset, in-depthinvestigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving
• Ability to manage Risk Based Monitoring concepts and processes
• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel
• Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers' underlying issues
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to remain flexibile and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required
• Good computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software
• Good English language and grammar skills
• Good presentation skills
• 1–2 years of traveling on-site monitoring experience.

Required skills

• Cardiology, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Research in Therapeutic Areas, ICH-GCP, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Neurology, Obesity, On-Site Clinical Monitoring, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Pulmonary Disease, Rare Disease, Respiratory Disease, Risk-Based Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis

Experience

• 1-2 years