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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.

Our global Clinical department consists of colleagues with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience, and robust operational tools. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays and complete high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

As a Clinical Trial Coordinator, you will provide administrative and technical support to the Project Team. You will support audit readiness by ensuring files are reviewed on schedule detailed in the organization's WPD and department guidance document.

Keys to Success:

• Coordinates, oversees and completes functions on assigned trials activities detailed on the task matrix.
  
• Performs department, Internal, Country and Investigator file reviews as assigned and documents findings in appropriate system.
  
• Ensures allocated tasks are performed on time, within budget and to a high-quality standard. Proactively communicates any risks to project leads.
  
• Supports the maintenance of study specific documentation and systems including but not limited to: study team lists, tracking of project specific training requirements, system access management, and tracking of project level activity plans in appropriate system.
  
• Provides system support (i.e. Go Balto & e TMF).
  
• Supports RBM activities.
  
• Performs administrative tasks on assigned trials including but not limited to: timely processing of documents sent to Client (e)TMF as assigned, performing (e)TMF reviews, performing mass mailings and communications as needed, providing documents and reports to internal team members.
  
• Supports scheduling of client and/or internal meetings.
  
• Reviews and tracks local regulatory documents.
  
• Transmits documents to client and centralized IRB/IEC.
  
• Analyzes and reconciles study metrics and findings reports. Assists with clarification and resolution of findings related to site documentation.
  
• Maintains vendor trackers.
  
• Assists with coordination, compilation and distribution of Investigator Site File (ISF) and Pharmacy binder materials and non-clinical study supplies to sites.
  
• Assists with study-specific translation materials and translation QC upon request.
  

Education

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
  
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year).
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work in a team or independently as required
  
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze project-specific data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  
• Strong customer focus
  
• Flexibility to reprioritize workload to meet changing project timelines
  
• Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a good working knowledge of applicable Country Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practices, and organization/Client SOPs and WPDs for all non-clinical/clinical aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout
  
• Fluency in English and Portuguese is essential
  
• Good computer skills, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and ability to obtain knowledge and master all clinical trial database systems
  
• Ability to successfully complete PPD clinical training program
  
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
  

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!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #Start Your Story with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.