Clinical Research Physician (Principal Investigator) - Full Time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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:
Trialmed helps biopharmaceutical companies overcome patient enrollment and research site challenges by combining a powerful patient recruiting solution with more than 150 clinical research sites located throughout the world. As a business of PPD, we are committed to optimizing each step in the patient journey and delivering best-in-class site performance to bring our customers
greater certainty to clinical trial delivery. As part of our continued commitment to the environment, and through our partnership with One Tree Planted, we will plant a tree for every patient enrolled in one of our sites.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Discover Impactful Work:

Conducts all clinical trials (studies) according to ICH GCP, local regulations, study protocol and company processes. Ensures the medical wellbeing and safety of the participants through the safe performance and execution of the studies. Maintains clinical oversight and quality on the studies registered on and delivers on study targets, thereby contributing to the commercial success of the site which includes: recruitment, enrolment and retention of study participants. 

A day in the Life: 

• Carries out clinical evaluation and assessment of participants to ensure eligible participants are enrolled onto studies.  
• Reviews enrollment progress, pre-screening and screening success rates, screen failure rates, safety and retention of participants.  
• Interprets protocols and IB and participate in initiatives to strategize for patient recruitment.  
• Ensures and protect the welfare and safety of participants through ethical conduct; this should receive the highest priority at all times during all aspects of the study.  
• Fulfills and comply with all medical duties as per protocol, SOP/COP and ICH GCP and local regulations.  
• Reports any safety threats, that may impact stakeholders/participants and action complaints or QIs as per site processes.  
• Exercises meticulous attention to detail in recording information and source management.  
• Actively involved in audit preparations and site inspections.  
• Oversees the management of investigational medical product (IMP). 

Keys to Success: 

Education 

• A valid medical degree and registration within the country of practice 
• A medical license in good standing, with unrestricted ability to practice in place of work, where applicable  
• A valid ICH GCP certificate(can be obtained after employment)

Experience 

• Exceptional general medical practitioner diagnosis and treatment proficiency 
• At least one-year experience working in clinical research, or comparable research/clinical expertise to demonstrate the ability to work in clinical trials 

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, Abilities: 

• Good understanding of medical terminology, drug safety, and interpretation of lab reports  
• Computer proficiency and confident in using Microsoft Office and other sponsor related programs and portals  
• Good administration skills and a passion for quality and detail  
• Comprehensive attention to detail  
• Capable of working well under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Good understanding of commercial and financial concepts and the impact thereof on the business
• Capable of consistently working well with others and assisting in other areas as needed  
• Capable of learning new processes and systems quickly  
• Strong cognitive skills, with the ability to think, read, learn, reason, interpret and pay attention to detail in daily operations and tasks
• Capable of working independently  
• Good prioritization and multitasking skills 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:  

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.  
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.  
• Frequent mobility required.  
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.  
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.  
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.  
• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.  
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress.
• Ability to multi-task.  
• Regular and consistent attendance. 

Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $200,000.00–$280,000.00.

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