Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Research Associate, Real-world Science

Thermo Fisher Scientific$120K — $135K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Massachusetts, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in epidemiology or related field; MSc with 3-5 years experience.
  • Experience in consultancy or CRO environment preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in de novo data collection (especially non-interventional designs).
  • Strong understanding of epidemiologic methodology is essential.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with SAS, Stata, or R is a plus.
  • Experience with late phase interventional projects is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Draft protocols and reports, ensuring scientific rigor and accuracy.
  • Interact with clients and engage with project sponsors and clinical sites.
  • Lead project management, including tracking progress and coordinating tasks.
  • Design and implement data collection projects under senior oversights.
  • Monitor project budget and manage timelines for deliverables.
  • Contribute to business development by supporting proposal development and attending conferences.
  • Supervise or mentor junior staff as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans with health incentives.
  • Employee assistance programs and tuition reimbursement.
  • At least 120 hours of paid time off each year, plus paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with competitive contributions.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available for stock purchase at a discount.
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Ideally, this person will be on the east coast in the US, fully remote, and will be interested in a full-time permanent role with full benefits.

What will you do in this role?

The Senior Research Associate drafts protocols, reports, and other project deliverables, interacts with clients, and contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff. Leads scientific coordination and project management, including project scope, tracking progress, and coordinating team tasks for multiple projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

The Senior Research Associate will bear scientific responsibility for the design and implementation of de novo data collection projects (retrospective, prospective, and/or cross-sectional) under oversight of more senior staff.

In particular, the Senior Research Associate will:
  • Provide scientific guidance/consultation on scientific methodological and operational considerations of project design and conduct.
  • Leads or coordinates the development of draft scientific project deliverables (e.g., protocols, analysis plans, case report forms (electronic or paper), survey questions, reports) for senior review.
  • Engage with project sponsors, physicians, clinical sites, and other relevant contacts.
  • Assist with monitoring project budget spend and managing timelines for scientific tasks/deliverables.
  • In some client engagements, serve as Principal Investigator, with final responsibilities for project budget, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Leads or coordinates the development of abstracts and manuscripts.
  • Contribute to the growth of Evidera through business development activities, including support of proposal development, participation in the sales cycle, conference attendance, and presentations.
  • Support other organizational activities as needed (e.g., supervise and/or mentor junior staff; closely collaborate with other project partners such as clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, and data analysts; contribute to development of training materials and process improvements).
  • Travel (national and international travel) may be expected.

Consulting Expectations:
  • Participates in client calls and is expected to be able to address questions posed directly to them about their work.
  • Contributes to client and/or project strategy under the direction of senior staff.

Managerial Duties:
  • May possibly mentor or manage more junior staff or practice area interns.


Education, Professional Skills & Experience:
  • PhD (epidemiology or closely related field) or MSc with 3-5 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Ideally, previous experience in consultancy and/or CRO environment highly desirable.
  • Experience with de novo data collection (field) projects (non-interventional designs in particular) is preferred.
  • Good understanding of epidemiologic methodology is required.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office software; working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R) a plus.
  • Experience with design of peri- or post-approval late phase interventional projects is not required but would be considered a plus.


Personal Skills & Competencies:
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and document information effectively in written English, including the ability to produce scientific reports, presentations, emails and other written deliverables that are well-organized, free from errors, and are appropriately adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization and decision-making skills necessary to evaluate, plan and accomplish multiple work goals in a timely fashion.
  • Able to quickly learn and apply new information, skills, and procedures.
  • Proactive and positive approach to tasks and projects, as well as resilience when encountering process, project, budget or client changes that are inherent in the consulting environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to quickly develop and sustain positive rapport with internal and external contacts in person, over the phone and by email.
  • Experience presenting ideas to individuals and groups in a formal presentation setting.
  • Delivers a positive internal/external client experience; listens and understand the client's needs and recommends solutions.
  • Demonstrates sound professional judgment in analyzing, responding to, and resolving enquiries, issues, and escalations.


Our 4i Values:

Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, submit your application - we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $120,000.00-$135,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount


For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
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