Senior Research Associate, Real-world Science

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Research Associate drafting protocols and contributing to strategic project management at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Involves project deliverables, client interactions, and scientific guidance responsibilities.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scientific project management, including protocol development, budget oversight, and team coordination, while providing strategic scientific guidance and consultation. Proficient in epidemiologic methodology and capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive project success.

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PhD In EpidemiologyScientific Project ManagementEpidemiologic MethodologyData Analysis Software (SAS, Stata, R)Consultancy Experience

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Hard Skills

Protocol DevelopmentProject Scope ManagementData CollectionStatistical AnalysisScientific Deliverables Creation

Soft Skills

Client InteractionTeam CoordinationStrategic ThinkingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SoftwareData Analysis Software

Industry Keywords

CRO EnvironmentNon-Interventional DesignsLate Phase Interventional ProjectsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft protocols, reports, and other project deliverables, interacts with clients, and contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff
Leads scientific coordination and project management, including project scope, tracking progress, and coordinating team tasks for multiple projects
Provide scientific guidance/consultation on scientific methodological and operational considerations of project design and conduct
Leads or coordinates the development of draft scientific project deliverables (e.g., protocols, analysis plans, case report forms (electronic or paper), survey questions, reports) for senior review
Engage with project sponsors, physicians, clinical sites, and other relevant contacts
Assist with monitoring project budget spend and managing timelines for scientific tasks/deliverables
In some client engagements, serve as Principal Investigator, with final responsibilities for project budget, deliverables, and timelines
Leads or coordinates the development of abstracts and manuscripts
Contribute to the growth of Evidera through business development activities
Support other organizational activities as needed (e.g., supervise and/or mentor junior staff)

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD (epidemiology or closely related field) or MSc with 3-5 years of relevant experience is required
Previous experience in consultancy and/or CRO environment highly desirable
Experience with de novo data collection (field) projects (non-interventional designs in particular) is preferred
Good understanding of epidemiologic methodology is required
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, 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