Assistant Clinical Research Associate

Work Schedule and Environment

• Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Office-based/home-based position
• Preferably based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
• Most work performed in office or home office environment
• Occasional travel to clinics/hospitals may be required
• Exposure to electrical office equipment

About the Role

Join us as an Assistant Clinical Research Associate – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation! 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. 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. We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to perform remote activities on assigned projects in liaison with the CRA and study Clinical Lead. As an Assistant Clinical Research Associate (ACRA), you'll provide support with 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. You may be assigned limited site contact activities during study start-up, site management, recruitment, and close-out phases.

Responsibilities

• 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 study-specific systems
• Provides in-house support during pre-study assessments and with pre-study assessment 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 applicable
• 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 company systems and drives action for missing/incomplete/expired documents and open document findings, as directed
• May perform other assigned site management tasks, as directed by CRA and as per Task Matrix
• May perform a specific role profile for FSP opportunities according to Client requests
• Maintains & completes administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline or related field or a Registered Nursing certification 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 and Abilities

• Basic medical/therapeutic area knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of ICH GCP, applicable regulations and company 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

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues

Flexibility

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements

Extra Leave

• Generous leave policies
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Paid birthday leave
• Company paid parental leave

Charitable Giving & Volunteering

• Paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you

Learning & Development

• Access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning
• Workshops and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

• Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. 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.

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