Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist; Global Clinical Trial

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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

We are currently seeking a Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our global Regulatory Affairs department, Reg Science team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your regulatory career and expertise in a global clinical trial setting.

In this role you will be a pivotal team member with regulatory affairs responsibilities, leading discussions, and coordinating regulatory strategies globally on assigned (Phase 1 to
4) clinical trials, studies and projects.

You will be part of a global team providing innovative solutions and global regulatory expertise, being client interfacing to provide strategic regulatory intelligence and guidance.

You will feel confident providing regulatory advice and carry out projects in the provision of regulatory affairs services whilst acting as liaison with internal and external clients.

You will act as a representative of the regulatory department with other departments, supporting business development, working on initiatives, and contributing to quality improvement. You will also arrange, lead, and report on client and regulatory agency meetings.

• preparation and assembly of global regulatory submissions (CTA)

• interacting with sponsors,

• review and assess clinical trial regulatory documents,

• review and assess scientific literature.

• manages project teams and preparation

• participate in launch meetings, review meetings and project team meetings.

• Experience with bid defense meetings

What the role requires you to have:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job comparable to 8+ years

• Knowledge of the global clinical trials landscape

• Excellent command of the English language (written and oral) as well as local language where applicable

• Experience with Bid Defense meetings

• Experience in leading global regulatory projects for Clinical Trial Applications

• Excellent attention to detail and quality as well as excellent editorial/proofreading skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and act as a liaison with other departments

• Advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; capable of learning new technologies

• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines, conduct long-range planning, adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects

• Capable of working independently and exercising independent judgment to assess sponsor regulatory needs and work with project team members to producing compliant deliverables

• Excellent understanding of global/regional/national country requirements/regulatory affairs procedures for clinical trial authorization; expert knowledge of ICH and other global regulatory guidelines

• Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills

At PPD clinical research services we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD clinical research services you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.

As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD…