Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) professionals for a fully remote opportunity in India. If you have clinical monitoring experience and strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your clinical research career with a global leader supporting top pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Thermo Fisher has supported 2,700+ clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last five years. As a Clinical Research Associate I, you will play a critical role in clinical trial monitoring, regulatory compliance, and site management, ensuring patient safety and data integrity.
🔎 Job Overview
- Role: Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I)
- Location: Remote, India
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Travel Requirement: 60–80% (including site visits and overnight stays)
- Requisition ID: R-01342870
🎯 Key Responsibilities – Clinical Research Associate I
As a CRA I at Thermo Fisher, your responsibilities will include:
1️⃣ Risk-Based Monitoring & Compliance
- Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits using risk-based monitoring (RBM) strategies
- Perform SDV (Source Data Verification), SDR (Source Data Review), and CRF review
- Apply root cause analysis (RCA) for protocol deviations
- Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
2️⃣ Site Management & Documentation
- Initiate, monitor, and close out clinical trial sites
- Ensure essential documents are complete and audit-ready
- Maintain and update CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System)
- Support investigator payment processes
3️⃣ Investigational Product & Trial Oversight
- Review investigational product inventory and records
- Ensure protocol adherence and subject safety
- Escalate compliance issues to clinical management
4️⃣ Communication & Reporting
- Prepare monitoring reports and follow-up letters
- Coordinate with sponsors, investigators, and internal teams
- Support audits and inspections
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Nursing (RN) or equivalent qualification
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of clinical monitoring experience
- Experience in clinical trials, medical research, or healthcare environment
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
🧠 Required Skills
- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory compliance
- Experience in Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM)
- Excellent documentation and report writing skills
- Good English communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage 60–80% travel
💰 Salary for CRA I in India (Estimated)
Based on current industry standards for a Clinical Research Associate I in India, the expected salary range is:
₹6,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 per annum (CTC)
(Salary may vary based on experience, sponsor model, and monitoring exposure.)
🌟 Why Join Thermo Fisher?
- Global exposure to multinational clinical trials
- Opportunity to work with top 50 pharma companies
- Remote flexibility with structured monitoring processes
- Strong compliance-driven work environment
- Career growth in clinical research monitoring
📝 How to Apply
