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How will you drive your career as a CRA?  


At Thermo Fisher Scientific, Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) are the backbone of our innovative and industry-leading approaches to monitoring. We position our CRAs as the primary site contact throughout the study lifecycle, ensuring a cohesive and streamlined process and ultimately contributing to our mission of delivering high-quality results. We are devoted to the success of our colleagues, customers, and patients alike. 

If you're passionate about clinical research and thrive in a collaborative environment, explore our career opportunities and join us in advancing healthcare through excellence in clinical delivery. We value talent with diverse therapeutic expertise in areas such as hematology & oncology, cell & gene therapy, rare disease, ophthalmology and beyond to support our broad portfolio of studies.

Benefits of being a CRA at Thermo Fisher 

Experience career growth with flexible promotions
For CRAs, we offer regular promotion cycles throughout the year, providing you the opportunity to grow your career at your own pace and maximize your potential.
Enjoy continuous support
Our commitment to mentorship and dedicated line management will inspire you. Thrive within a collaborative setting, where you learn and grow as part of a team.
​​​​Explore our vast array of professional areas
You will be empowered to gain exposure to many different therapeutic areas and phases of clinical trials. You can also explore customer-dedicated work or other career paths throughout clinical development.
Gain additional development resources
Our CRA Compass Toolkit offers CRAs an extensive collection of career development resources.
Complimentary membership in the ACRP
CRAs are provided with membership in and access to the resources of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Engage in meanigful work
CRAs at Thermo Fisher can contribute to significant medical advancements using cutting-edge tools, work on diverse projects around the globe, and operate in an ethically rigorous environment. The company also prioritizes employee well-being with comprehensive benefits and work-life balance initiatives

Tell us about yourself:

I want to become a CRA

I am an experienced CRA
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I want to become a CRA
If you hold a bachelor's degree in life sciences or a clinical research field and have a strong interest in the pharmaceutical industry, you may qualify for one of our entry opportunities. You can pursue a Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC), Assistant Clinical Research Associate (ACRA), or CRA I role to advance your career in clinical monitoring. 

What area interests you?
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I'm an experienced CRA


​​​​​​​Should you seek a new way to apply your skills, you may thrive in this role. Your credentials should include a clinical or medical certification/license (i.e. RN, PharmD, M.D.) or equivalent and/or relevant formal academic/vocational training, related experience, and/or clinical research coordinator experience.

What area interests you?

About our CRA Academy training


Every CRA who is new to the role or new to the organization will complete the CRA Academy training. The CRA Academy launched in 2013 to develop and train our high-quality, entry-level CRAs. Since then, more than 2,500 Academy CRAs have been successfully placed on studies at all levels of therapeutic area complexity, and all study phases. The CRA Academy has placed colleagues on studies in more than 40 countries, demonstrating our commitment to meeting the needs of customers and developing colleagues in all regions.

Mapping your career options 

Progress your career in monitoring

With the ability to grow from Assistant CRA to CRA I, CRA II, Senior CRA I, Senior CRA II, and Principal CRA. Develop expertise in specific therapeutic areas to become a subject matter expert. 

Interested in leadership? You can pursue our dedicated people leader track of Associate Manager, Manager, and Senior Manager in Clinical Operations.

Flex into other opportunities within Clinical Operations

Try out a different area of focus in the function, such as Startup Operations (a Country Approval Specialist or a Contract Specialist), a Central Review Manager, a Resourcing Analyst, a Centralized Monitoring Analyst, or our innovative Site Data Specialist track.

Love being a CRA, but interested in a client-dedicated role? Pursue an opportunity in our FSP team. 

Explore a next step throughout our Clinical Development Services and beyond

Pursue growth into a Clinical Lead or Project Lead role within our dedicated Therapeutic Units. Consider additional functional areas such as Feasibility, Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Operational Bidding, or Clinical Supplies.  

Thermo Fisher Scientific prioritizes internal development and mobility. Own the future of your career! 

Hear from our colleagues

“After graduating, I was more grounded in the knowledge and application of clinical research tenets, could identify my strengths and felt empowered to reach out to my trainers and peers.” 
Enoh, Principal CRA

“They truly care about my career goals and where I want to be, and they motivate me to meet those goals.” 
William, Principal CRA

“Thermo Fisher Scientific's flexibility transformed my life, allowing me to adjust travel plans to fit my availability. This support lets me excel as an onsite Clinical Research Associate while balancing professional and personal commitments.”
Supriya, Senior CRA II

“In my 4 years at Thermo Fisher, I have had rewarding experience, entrusted with opportunities and responsibilities from Clinical Trial Coordinator to onsite CRA. The work environment has been excellent and I can always rely on my colleagues and managers. It is wonderful to be part of project groups developing new therapies for our patients.”
Piotr, Clincal Research Associate

“I’m inspired by our direct role in delivering new therapies to patients globally. We are one team, and we work together to accelerate drug development, making a tangible difference in combating diseases worldwide.”
Siyu, Clincal Research Associate
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