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Job Description

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.  

Location/Division Specific Information 

This home-based position requires candidates to reside in New Zealand.

Discover Impactful Work: 

Provides administrative and technical support. Supports audit readiness by ensuring files are reviewed according to the schedule detailed in the organization's SOP and department guidance document. Aids the development of the critical path for site activation within assigned projects in support of rapid site activations. Represents the organization in the global medical research community. May develop collaborative relationships with investigators and site personnel to conduct feasibility assessments in accordance with feasibility processes and within timelines. May develop a local knowledge base of sites in the respective market through collaboratively working with local company personnel. May apply local knowledge, organization systems, external site lists and sponsor directives to develop and review site lists that are suitable for the strategic needs of feasibility activities and to provide local input into the site tiering process. May act as a buddy during onboarding phase. Supports training of new staff and participates in departmental initiatives to aid in process improvements/enhancements. 

A day in the Life: 

Performs department, Internal, Country and Investigator file reviews as assigned, and documents findings in appropriate system(s).  

Ensures allocated tasks are performed on time, within budget and to a high-quality standard. Proactively communicates any risks to project leads.  

Provides system support (i.e., Activate & eTMF) and ensures system databases are always current.  

Performs administrative tasks on assigned trials, including, but not limited to, timely processing of documents sent to Client (e)TMF as assigned, performing (e)TMF reviews, distributing mass mailings and communications as needed, providing documents and reports to internal team members.  

May support scheduling of client and/or internal meetings.  

Maintains vendor trackers. May work directly with sites to obtain documents related to site selection.  

Works in collaboration with teammates to achieve targeted goals for assigned projects. Connect with the team and appropriate clinical personnel regarding site issues and risks.  

May conduct phone interviews, scripted or non-scripted, with physicians and other site personnel to discuss standard of care and obtain protocol-level input to support trial optimization projects. 

Keys to Success:  

Education 

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

Bachelor's degree in Life sciences preferred. 

Experience 

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years). 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

Ability to work in a team or independently as required  

Flexibility to reprioritize workload to meet changing project timelines  

Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a solid understanding of applicable Country Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practices, and organization/Client SOPs and WPDs  

Good English language and grammar skills and proficient local language skills as needed  

Good digital literacy, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to obtain knowledge and master all clinical trial database systems  

Effective oral and written communication skills  

Crucial judgment and decision-making skills  

Capable of accurately following project work instructions  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment  

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: 

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. 

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. 

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. 

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. 

Benefits 

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer. 

Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits including company paid private health insurance and risk benefits insurance (via selected company provider), wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues. 

Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements. 

Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including birthday leave, and company paid parental leave. 

Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you. 

Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development. 

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.  

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com 

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