Country Approval Associate

ThermoFisher Scientific; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Country Approval Associate to support preparation, review, and coordination of Country Submissions in line with global strategy. You will coordinate with internal departments and sites to align submission activities and timelines, including local MoH submissions as applicable.

The role emphasizes effective communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of regional regulatory guidelines, with potential contact with investigators and country-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic qualification.
• 0–2 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Equivalency may be considered with a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and coordinate country submissions under guidance in line with global strategy.
• Assist local MoH submissions as applicable under guidance.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align site start-up activities with submission timelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Computer skills

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Equivalency may be considered

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Us as a Country Approval Associate - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Country Approval Associate supports the preparation, review and coordination of Country Submissions in line with global submission strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, review and coordinate, under guidance and local EC submissions in alignment with global submission strategy.
• Support preparation, under guidance, of local MoH submissions, as applicable in alignment with global submission strategy.
• Coordinate, under guidance, with internal functional departments to ensure various site start-up activities are aligned with submissions activities and mutually agreed upon timelines; ensure alignment of submission process for sites and study are aligned to the critical path for site activation.
• Achieve company's target cycle times for site.
• May have contact with investigators for submission related activities.
• May act as a key-contact at country level for either Ethical or Regulatory submission-related activities.
• Work with the start-up CRA(s) to prepare the regulatory compliance review packages, as applicable.
• Assist in developing country specific Patient Information Sheet/Informed Consent form documents.
• Assist with grant budgets(s) and payment schedules negotiations with sites.
• Enter and maintain trial status information relating to SIA activities onto company, or client (where contracted) tracking databases in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure the local country study files and filing processes are prepared, set up and maintained as per PPD WPDs or applicable client SOPs.
• Maintain knowledge of and understand PPD SOPs, Client SOPs/directives, and current regulatory guidelines as applicable to services provided.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years).
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality of documentation
• Good negotiation skills
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn appropriate software
• Good English language and grammar skills
• Basic medical/therapeutic area and medical terminology knowledge
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently, under direction, as required
• Basic organizational and planning skills
• Basic knowledge of all applicable regional / national country regulatory guidelines and EC regulations.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You'll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience-and where your contributions truly make a difference.

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.