Assistant CRA

Thermo Fisher Scientific; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity to join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Assistant Clinical Research Associate in the UK. The role involves supporting clinical trials through site management, document organization, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Candidates should possess good communication skills, an understanding of medical terminology, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a full-time position that offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain knowledge of ICH GCP, applicable regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Completes site management activities as directed.
• Supports logistics for study supply management.
• Coordinates document collection and site payments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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ACRA - United Kingdom

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific are currently hiring for experienced Assistant Clinical Research Associates across the UK.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

ACRA - United Kingdom

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific are currently hiring for experienced Assistant Clinical Research Associates across the UK.

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.

Our clinical department defines, develops and delivers clinical programmes. Our global Clinical Operations colleagues within our PPD clinical research services provide end-to-end support for clinical trials from study start up to monitoring through to study close out, across commercial and government contracts. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and implement high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

PPD Clinical Research Services are currently hiring for ACRAs to join our team in the UK across a range of locations.

The ACRA:

Performs remote activities on assigned projects in liaison with the Remote CRA, On-Site CRA and study CTM. Provides support with regards to site preparedness, logistical support to the monitoring process, and assist with assigned tasks for site management and remote monitoring in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines. May be assigned limited site contact activities during study start-up, site management, recruitment and close out phases.

A day in the life:

• Completes study and site management activities as defined in task matrix, and as applicable and directed for study assigned.
• Completes and documents study-specific training.
• Orients and trains on any CRG/study-specific systems.
• Provides in-house support during pre-study assessments and with pre-study asssessment waivers, as agreed for project.
• Supports to customize Site ICF with site contact details, as needed.
• Performs remote review of EMR/EHR checklist and supports collection, as applicable assessments.
• Verifies document collection and RCR submission status; updates site EDL and verifies site information.
• Reviews patient facing materials and review translations, as directed.
• Supports site staff with the vendor related qualification process, where applicable.
• Provides support by ensuring system access is requested/granted and revoked for relevant site staff during pre-activation and subsequent course of the study.
• Provides support to follow-up on site staff training, as appplicable.
• Coordinates and supports logistics for IM attendance, as directed.
• Supports maintenance of vendor trackers, as directed.
• Coordinates study/site supply management during pre-activation and subsequent course of the study.
• Supports Essential Document collection, review and updating in systems, as applicable.
• Follows up and supports on missing study vendor data like ECGs, lab samples, and e-diaries, as directed.
• Supports ongoing remote review of centralized monitoring tools, as directed.
• Supports Site payments processes by coordinating with various functional departments within organization and site. Supports system updates and reconciliations, as directed and follows-up on site invoices throughout the study period.
• Performs reconciliation tasks on assigned trials including but not limited to CRF and query status, deviations, SAEs and safety reports, as applicable.
• Verifies document collection status in CRG systems and drives action for missing/incomplete/expired documents and open document findings, as directed.
  
  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic medical/therapeutic area knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of ICH GCP, applicable regulations and CRG procedural documents
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Proven flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work in a team or independently, as required
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to: critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving
• Proficient computer skills with good knowledge of MS Office ability to learn and use appropriate software. Leverage modern technology when applicable
• Ability to extract pertinent information from all study documents, electronic study data systems, CTMS and dashboards
• Excellent English language and grammar skills
  
  

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Science

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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