Remote Assistant CRA: Site & Study Support

ThermoFisher Scientific; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Associate to support site preparedness, remote monitoring, and study management across global trials. You will work with the CRA and Clinical Lead to facilitate pre-study activities, training, and vendor qualification, while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely data collection.

The role involves coordinating with site staff, assisting with EMR/EHR reviews, and supporting documentation updates throughout the study lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or nursing certification, plus relevant formal qualification.
• 0–2 years of experience in a similar role or transferable relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform site preparedness and monitoring support for assigned projects.
• Assist with site management and remote monitoring per SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with Clinical Lead and CRA for pre-study activities and vendor qualification processes.
• Support site staff with system access, training, and documentation updates.
• Assist with data collection, eDiaries, ECGs, lab sample tracking and vendor data.
• Contribute to patient materials review and translations as directed.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICH GCP

MS Office

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Registered Nursing certification or equivalent

Tools

CTMS

EDC systems

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Associate to support site preparedness, remote monitoring, and study management across global trials. You will work with the CRA and Clinical Lead to facilitate pre-study activities, training, and vendor qualification, while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely data collection.

The role involves coordinating with site staff, assisting with EMR/EHR reviews, and supporting documentation updates throughout the study lifecycle.