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Clinical Research Associate Ii (Cra Ii) – Oncology / Ophthalmology

Thermo Fisher Scientific
1+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote, USA, Remote
1 May 21, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding

Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) – Oncology / Ophthalmology

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Job Title: Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)
Job ID: R-01351702
Location: Multiple Locations, USA (Remote)
Job Category: Clinical Research / Clinical Monitoring / Clinical Operations
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Fully Remote


Job Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD Clinical Research Services) is hiring a Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) to manage clinical trial monitoring and site management activities for Oncology and Ophthalmology studies. The role involves site monitoring, regulatory compliance, investigational product oversight, risk-based monitoring, and ensuring subject safety and data integrity.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Monitoring & Site Management

  • Conduct:

    • On-site monitoring visits

    • Remote monitoring visits

    • Site initiation visits

    • Routine monitoring visits

    • Study close-out visits

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Study protocol

    • ICH-GCP

    • Regulatory requirements

    • SOPs

  • Verify:

    • Source documents (SDR / SDV)

    • CRF accuracy

    • Data quality

    • Investigational product accountability


Risk-Based Monitoring

  • Apply Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) methodologies.

  • Perform:

    • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

    • CAPA follow-up

    • Issue escalation

    • Site compliance correction

  • Monitor site performance and risk indicators.


Regulatory & Documentation

  • Ensure essential documents are complete and inspection-ready.

  • Conduct site file reviews.

  • Maintain CTMS updates and monitoring documentation.

  • Support audit / inspection readiness.


Stakeholder Coordination

  • Communicate with:

    • Investigative sites

    • Clinical Team Managers

    • Sponsors / clients

    • Internal project teams

  • Support:

    • Investigator meetings

    • Site identification

    • Investigator payments

    • Trial material retrieval

    • Process improvement initiatives


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

OR

  • Registered Nursing certification

OR equivalent qualification

Valid driver’s license may be required.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 1+ year of clinical monitoring experience

OR

  • Completion of PPD Drug Development Fellowship

Experience in:

  • Clinical monitoring

  • Site management

  • Clinical trial operations