Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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.

Summarized Purpose:

Provides administrative and technical support to the Project Team. Supports audit readiness by ensuring files are reviewed according to the schedule detailed in the organization's SOP and department guidance document. Provides administrative support for site activation activities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinates, oversees and completes functions on assigned trial(s) activities as detailed on the task matrix.
• Performs department, Internal, Country and Investigator file reviews as assigned, and documents findings in appropriate system(s).
• Ensures allocated tasks are performed on time, within budget and to a high quality standard. Proactively communicates any risks to project leads.
• Provides system support (i.e., Activate & eTMF) and ensures system databases are always current.
• Performs administrative tasks on assigned trials, including, but not limited to, timely processing of documents sent to Client (e)TMF as assigned, performing (e)TMF reviews, distributing mass mailings and communications as needed, providing documents and reports to internal team members.
• Assists with clarification and resolution of findings related to site documentation.
• Assists with coordination, compilation and distribution of Investigator Site File (ISF) and Pharmacy binder materials and non-clinical study supplies to sites.
• Assists with study-specific translation materials and translation QC upon request.
• Maintains knowledge of and understands SOPs, client SOPs/directives, and current regulatory guidelines as applicable to services provided.
• May review and track of local regulatory documents.
• May support the maintenance of study specific documentation and systems.
• Transmits documents to client and centralized IRB/IEC.
• Maintains vendor trackers.
• Supports start-up team in Regulatory submissions.
• Works directly with sites to obtain documents related to site selection.
• Provides support as needed to coordinate with internal departments, ensuring site start-tup activities within the site activation critical path are aligned.
• Documents in real time all communication, attempts a follow up associated with site contact and survey responses.
• Works in collaboration with teammates to achieve targeted deadlines for assigned projects. Connect with the team and appropriate clinical personnel regarding site issues and risks.
• Ensure compliance with the plan and escalate concerns/non-compliance to management.
• Liaises with Global Investigator Services to resolve investigator queries in real time and maintain ‘accounts and contact’ information.
• Utilizes local knowledge to contribute to the identification and development of new sites.

Keys to Success

Education and Experience:

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent .

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is the advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team or independently as required
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven track record to handle multiple tasks efficiently and optimally
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze project-specific data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Strong customer focus
• Flexibility to reprioritize workload to meet changing project timelines
• Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a good solid understanding of applicable Country Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practices, and organization/Client SOPs and WPDs for all non-clinical/clinical aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout
• Good English language and grammar skills and proficient local language skills as needed
• Good digital literacy, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to obtain knowledge and master all clinical trial database systems
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Crucial judgment and decision-making skills
• Capable of accurately following project work instructions
• Ability to manage risk and perform risk escalation appropriately

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!