Clinical Affairs Manager, in vitro diagnostics

Thermo Fisher Scientific•South San Francisco, CA

23d

About The Position

This position is part of the Regulatory and Clinical Affairs organization which ensures that the internal and external work performed to develop our in vitro diagnostics is in compliance with Good Clinical Practice, applicable regulatory requirements (domestically and internationally) and is submitted to the FDA in a complete, accurate, and timely manner for approvals in support of the business units. Your work will impact the quality of the FDA submissions and help secure the necessary approvals for our products to be marketed and reach the patients who will ultimately benefit from these companion diagnostics. The primary role of this position is targeted toward Clinical Studies planning, core team support, and CRO Management. In this role, the primary responsibilities include:

Requirements

A B.Sc. degree in biology, chemistry, bio-engineering, or related science is required.
Solid understanding of Good Clinical Practices is required.
4+ years working in the In Vitro Diagnostic or Medical Device Industry; companion Diagnostic experience is a plus.
4+ years of demonstrated experience managing in-house and/or external clinical studies preferred.
Experience working with multi-functional project teams is required.
Digital literacy, including spreadsheet, database and word processing applications required.
Ability to work on projects where the project and its team members may be located at other sites.
Should be at ease with direct communication with internal project team members, external CROs and Pharmaceutical partners.
Willing to travel away from home on an occasional basis.
High energy level; positive attitude; works well under stress; assertive and effective communicator.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is a plus; If certification is not in place, class work/course work in Good Clinical Practices is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate as a clinical study representative for project core teams.
Participate in lab assessment visits and lab selection process.
Work closely with the core team and regulatory representative during the studies' planning, coordination, and management phases.
Document clinical studies plans/ reports for inclusion into the Design History File (DHF) project.
Interact as the primary clinical studies representative to Pharmaceutical partners concerning IVD study requirements.
Facilitate internal and external clinical studies preparation and planning meetings.
Interact as the primary interface between the company and CRO to ensure that CRO activities and timelines are in coordination with regulatory and project requirements.
Real time elevation of Clinical studies issues to Project and Regulatory Management.
Mentor/ train junior-level personnel.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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