Remote Assistant Clinical Research Associate

Blacksmith Agency Llc; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Associate to join our remote team. You will support site readiness, remote monitoring, and assist with study start-up, site management, and close-out activities under SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a life sciences degree, knowledge of ICH GCP, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. This remote role offers flexible scheduling and global project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline or nursing certification or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and regulatory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supports site readiness and pre-study assessments.
• Provides remote monitoring support and documentation.
• Manages vendor qualification processes and site communications.
• Assists with site training and system access control.
• Coordinates logistics for site visits and study supplies.

Skills

Medical knowledge

ICH GCP knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office

CTMS familiarity

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in life sciences

Nursing certification

Tools

MS Office

EMR/EHR systems

CTMS software

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Associate to join our remote team. You will support site readiness, remote monitoring, and assist with study start-up, site management, and close-out activities under SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a life sciences degree, knowledge of ICH GCP, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. This remote role offers flexible scheduling and global project exposure.