Thermo Fisher

Senior Research Associate – Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) & In-Trial Research (ITR) - EMEA

6 Locations
Full-time
Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Problem Solving
Recruiting
Teamwork
Writing

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Us as a Senior Research Associate – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Senior Research Associate provides scientific leadership within project teams either independently and/or collaboratively with research scientists. You will be lead author, co-author, or internal reviewer of client deliverables, including study protocols, final reports, literature reviews, statistical analysis plans, PRO evidence dossiers, poster presentations, and manuscripts. You will have substantial client interactions (face-to-face as well as teleconferences) and provide effective and timely status updates, including issues for escalation. You will be responsible for formulating project work plans, ensuring project timelines are met within scope and budget, and are aligned with client expectations. You will trains and mentor junior level staff.

What You'll Do:

•Draft abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts

•Conceptually fit individual scientific tasks together to determine how the overall scientific goal will be achieved

•When presented with qualitative data, design an analysis plan and generate a report fit for client submission

•identify staff resources required for efficient teams, present the scope of work, and execute the scope by providing direction and feedback to that team

•Manage internal timelines to ensure that deliverables meet external client timelines

•Manage internal budget/staff hours per project not to exceed contracted budget

•Lead, review, and finalize project proposals, including budget

•Attend and present at scientific conferences

•Develop and present internal scientific trainings

•Participate in staff recruitment efforts (phone screening, interviewing, attending presentations, etc)

•Assist PIs in preparing clients for regulatory meetings

Education and Experience Requirements:

•Doctorate Degree (e.g. PhD; D.Ph.; Pharm D) in science discipline; or

•Master’s degree in science discipline, with at least 5 years’ experience in a relevant field; or

•Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years’ experience in a relevant field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

•Ability to manage or direct large portfolio of projects in terms of dollar volume and number of projects

•Understanding of relevant qualitative and quantitative methodology

•Demonstrates ability to work well within diverse project teams

•Excellent communication and scientific writing skills, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or other scholarly work

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why join us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.