Senior Research Associate at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Beijing, Beijing, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • PhD in epidemiology or closely related field, or MSc with 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with de novo data collection (field) projects, particularly non-interventional designs
  • Good understanding of epidemiologic methodology
  • Previous experience in consultancy and/or CRO environment highly desirable
  • Working knowledge of MS Office software; working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R) a plus
  • Experience with design of peri- or post-approval late phase interventional projects not required but a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and document information effectively in written English, producing well-organized, error-free scientific reports, presentations, emails, and other deliverables adjusted to audience needs
  • Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, and decision-making skills to evaluate, plan, and accomplish multiple work goals timely
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new information, skills, and procedures
  • Proactive and positive approach to tasks and projects, with resilience to process, project, budget, or client changes
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and sustain positive rapport with internal and external contacts

Responsibilities

  • Draft project deliverables, interact with clients, and contribute to strategic thinking under direction of senior staff
  • Lead scientific coordination and project management, including scoping, tracking progress, and coordinating team tasks for multiple projects
  • Assist in strategic consultation, client insights, and consultative selling
  • Bear scientific responsibility for design and implementation of de novo data collection projects (retrospective, prospective, and/or cross-sectional) under oversight of senior staff
  • Provide scientific guidance/consultation on methodological and operational considerations of project design and conduct
  • Lead or oversee development of draft scientific project deliverables (e.g., protocols, case report forms, survey questions, reports) for senior review
  • Engage with project sponsors, physicians, and clinical sites
  • Assist responsible scientist with monitoring project budget spend and handling timelines for scientific tasks/deliverables
  • In some client engagements, serve as Principal Investigator, with final responsibilities for project budget, deliverables, and timelines
  • Lead or supervise development of abstracts and manuscripts
  • Contribute to growth of PPD Observational Studies through business development activities, including support of proposal development, participation in sales cycle, conference attendance, and presentations
  • Support organizational activities, such as supervising/mentoring junior staff, collaborating with stakeholders (e.g., clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, data analysts), and contributing to training materials and process improvements
  • Travel (national and international) as expected
  • Participate in client calls and address questions about their work
  • Contribute to strategic development and implementation under direction of senior staff
  • Possibly mentor or manage junior staff or practice area interns

Skills

Project Management
Protocol Development
Case Report Forms
Survey Design
Scientific Writing
Report Writing
Budget Management
Principal Investigator
Manuscript Writing
Abstract Development
Business Development
Proposal Development
Mentoring
Clinical Operations
Data Management
Biostatistics

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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