Clinical Research Associate (m/w) Home Based

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Through our PPD clinical research services, we support clinical trials in more than 100 countries, delivering laboratory, digital and decentralized solutions that help bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.
Our goal-driven teams combine and deliver startup activities for the clinical trials, collaborating to improve processes, cycle and flexibility. We partner with our sites, businesses and colleagues around the world to decrease startup timelines and exceed expectations.
Work on high-quality, global clinical trials across diverse therapeutic areas
Be part of a stable, well-established organization with long-term career opportunities
Strong collaboration with experienced CTMs and project teams
Senior CRA, Lead CRA, CTM)
Flexible working models that support work-life balance
Permanent employment
Full-time (40 hours/week)
This position is for experienced Clinical Research Associates with 2+ years of independent monitoring experience. You will manage clinical trial sites across Germany, ensuring studies are conducted in compliance with the protocol, ICH-GCP, applicable regulations, and company SOPs.
You'll work autonomously, partner closely with investigative sites, and collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality, inspection-ready clinical trials.
Perform site monitoring activities (on-site and remote) using a risk-based monitoring approach
Ensure protocol, ICH-GCP, regulatory, and SOP compliance at investigator sites
Maintain ongoing communication with sites between visits to support issue resolution and data quality
Support study start-up, investigator identification, site initiation, and study close-out activities as assigned
Participate in investigator meetings, audits, inspections, and project team meetings as required
Additional responsibilities may include supporting process improvement initiatives, mentoring activities, or project-specific tasks aligned with experience.
Conduct on-site or remote monitoring visits
Collaborate with CTMs and project teams to keep studies on track and inspection-ready
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a life sciences related field or equivalent qualification
Minimum 2 + years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate / Monitor
Fluency in German and English (C1 level) - interviews will be conducted in English & German
Strong clinical monitoring skills with hands-on RBM experience
Solid therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology
Strong written and verbal communication skills with medical professionals
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic project environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn clinical systems (e.g., Locations: Home-based or hybrid anywhere in Germany
FTE: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
Permanent
At PPD clinical research services we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD clinical research services you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme , ensuring you reach your potential.
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture , where PPD clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. We are a global organization but with a local feel.
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