Research Associate III – Real-World Science, Epidemiology, Scientific Affairs – Pregnancy Studies

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Research Associate III supporting pregnancy safety studies for biopharmaceutical companies. Involves project management, scientific deliverables development, and client interactions.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drafts project deliverables, interacts with clients, and contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff
Supports scientific coordination and project management
Develops scientific deliverables (e.g., protocols, reports) under oversight of senior staff
Participates in scientific guidance/consultation on project design and conduct
Leads on or oversees development of project deliverables for senior review
Interacts directly with project sponsors, physician experts, and clinical sites
Assists in monitoring project budget spend and managing timelines for scientific tasks/deliverables
Participates in development of abstracts and manuscripts
Contributes to business development activities, including support of proposal development

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD (epidemiology or closely related field) or MSc with 1-5 years of relevant experience; advanced degree in perinatal epidemiology or equivalent training and/or experience in pregnancy highly desirable
Experience with de novo data collection (field) projects (non-interventional designs in particular) is highly desirable
Good understanding of epidemiologic methodology
Previous experience in consultancy and/or CRO environment highly desirable
Working knowledge of MS Office software; working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R) a plus
Experience with design of peri- or post-approval late phase interventional projects is not required but would be considered a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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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Hard Skills & Tools

epidemiologydata collectionepidemiologic methodologyproject managementscientific deliverablesprotocol developmentreport writingbusiness developmentproposal developmentclinical project design

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingclient interactionscientific coordinationbudget managementtimeline managementconsultationleadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

PhD in epidemiologyMSc in epidemiology