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Clinical Development & RWE 

For over four decades the PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific has been at the forefront of Clinical Research Innovation. Globally, we offer exceptional scientific and clinical expertise in developing drugs that tackle the world's most challenging health issues, helping customers swiftly transition from scientific ideas to approved medicines.


Discover diverse career paths powered by cutting-edge technology that helps you work smarter and grow faster — all within a purpose-driven team making a real impact to a mission that matters.

What you do every day will be meaningful

You'll have the opportunity to define your path

You'll work with purpose
You'll share our passion for doing things the right way

You'll be able to realize your best

Clinical Monitoring

Our focus is on innovation, continuous data review and risk-based quality management principles.

What areas may interest you?

Clinical Solutions

Our Clinical Solutions teams provide the backbone of our Clinical Research offering.

Here, you will integrate innovative technology, therapeutic expertise and a commitment to quality to showcase your skills and deepen your knowledge.

What areas may interest you?

  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Global Clinical Supplies
  • Medical Writing
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Site Contracts & Payment
  • Language Services

Project Management

With Project Management you will become a truly global mastermind: making our world come together to forge the drug discovery of the future. 

Therapeutic scopes include: infectious and respiratory diseases, oncology/hematology, neurosciences, cardiovascular and metabolic, general medicine and vaccines.

Find out more about the breadth of therapeutic expertise you will be a part of: Therapeutic Clinical Development Experience and Expertise.

What areas may interest you?

  • Project Management 
  • Clinical Team Management (CTM) 
  • Feasibility Specialist 

Biometrics

This is your space to apply your passion for data and technical agility to drive enhanced value for our customers and patients


What areas may interest you?

  • Biostatisticians
  • Programmers
  • Pharmacokineticists
  • Clinical pharmacologists
  • Data Management

Real World Evidence

​​​​​​Our Real World Evidence business demonstrates the real-world effectiveness, safety, and value of biopharmaceutical and biotechnology products from early development through loss of exclusivity. We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help generate the evidence needed to optimize market access.  


What areas may interest you? 

  • Patient Centered Research  
  • Health Economics & Market Access (HEOR)
  • Observational Studies 
  • Epidemiology and Data Science 
  • Pharmacoepidemiology and secondary data 
  • Registries and prospective studies 

Other areas that may interest you

Functional Service Partnerships (FSP) Solutions

Data, Digital Science & AI

Laboratory Services

Patient & Site Services

What our team offers

Industry leadership & data quality

We are a leader in introducing risk-based monitoring into all studies. We use advanced data analytics tools to continually assess processes throughout our sites. We have earned top industry rankings in technology and lab services.

Diverse initatives & therapeutic areas

Our leadership in clinical research provides you with a variety of opportunities and exposure to a range of therapeutic disciplines ranging from hematology & oncology, cell & gene therapy, rare disease, ophthalmology and beyond.

Positioning for advancement

We offer the opportunity to move and grow across our organization. Build experience throughout the study life-cycle, understand site operations and explore therapeutic areas. Our work environment provides flexible promotion cycles, allowing you to advance based on business needs and your competency development throughout the year.

Global scope, local feel - with reduced travel

Work for a global organization without leaving your ideal location. We are dedicated to supporting and fostering work-life balance and flexibility, including reduced travel for on-site roles. 

Hear from our colleagues:

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My favorite thing about our company's culture is the collaborative spirit that transcends borders. Working with global teams, I experience a shared commitment to innovation and excellence every day” 
Krasimir, Sr. Safety Reporting Coordinator, Pharmacovigilance
Jennifer Farmer
I've been part of working on clinical trials, and I now see those drugs branded in the market. I was part of those cycles, and I know I had an impact. My role feels significant because it deals directly with new treatments which all leads to our customers making the world a much healthier place.” 
Ushma, Senior Clinical Team Manager, North Carolina
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I have been with Thermo Fisher for 11+ yrs. working in India and UK offices. Collaboration across borders is truly valued here. Our global teams come together seamlessly, respecting diverse perspectives and driving innovation that impacts customers worldwide.” 
Biplob, Associate Director Programming, Biostatistics and Programming
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In my global team, we’re free to be ourselves: honest, authentic, real, emotional, colourful. I feel this to be comforting, inspiring, and motivating so I could give the best of myself every day.” 
Iva, Senior ICF Medical Writing Project Manager
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I value our culture of innovation. The recent OpenAI partnership proves that the company views AI as an empowerment tool. This progressive approach signals trust in our capability to use AI to elevate our work, respecting our existing skill set and potential for growth.” 
Stella, Manager, Pharmacovigilance
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"What I appreciate most at Thermo Fisher is the genuine sense of global teamwork. No matter where colleagues are based e.g. Spain, Australia, or United States, there’s a consistent culture of support, openness, and willingness to help. It creates a feeling of being part of something bigger than your role, and it shows every day how people share knowledge, celebrate wins, and step in when needed."
Vitaliy, Senior Project Manager, Project Delivery
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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, people are at the heart of our business. Our work in Clinical Research Operations contributes to the delivery of safer and more effective drug solutions to help improve a patient’s life. I have been in this career for over 17 years! When I first started I did not have any idea what Clinical Research was, but I knew this was something which aligned with my passion in helping make lives better.” 

Gabriela, Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Mexico

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The focus on career development, along with the encouragement from colleagues, has been incredible and allowed me to grow. In my time here I have had the opportunity to work on various projects, collaborating with and learning from team members with diverse expertise.” 
Naomi, Senior Research Associate, Real World Evidence (formerly Evidera)
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I feel that my personal values of integrity and open communication are also guiding principles in my organization. This can be perceived in everyday work, across different teams and at each level of the company.” 
Alberto, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC
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