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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:

Jennifer Farmer
Thermo Fisher has a great team spirit, which is hard to find. The company appreciates people, invests in them and provides opportunities for growth and development. Every day there is something new to learn!” 
Asimina, Manager, Pharmacovigilance, Athens, Greece
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
Jennifer Farmer
Not only do my managers check in, but my coworkers are always willing to step in and help out. I’m confident in the support around me and that projects will be executed to the customer’s satisfaction.” 
Scott, Program Manager, Medical Writing
Jennifer Farmer
I’m surrounded by people who want to change lives for the better. These are people who recognize that if a clinical research study moves on to the next level, we’ve made a difference, and we’ve had a hand in advancing science.” 
Christine, Associate Director with Project Management
Cecilia
My work as a Senior Director of Clinical Management supports the development of new drugs and vaccines which can help patients get a better quality of life or prevent illnesses. Having that direct impact in helping people is also what led me to pursue my major in Nursing and to transition into a career in Clinical Research with Thermo Fisher Scientific.” 
Cecilia, Senior Director Clinical Management and Area Lead 
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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

Cecilia
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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