Clinical Research Physician Assistant – GPHS

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Discover Impactful Work:

Serves as physician assistant for particular protocols and supports Principal Investigator in the medical oversight for the study. Provides scientific and medical insight for protocols. Researches compounds being considered by the clinic for subject safety. Evaluates and signs off on medical data collected. Fosters relationships with clients and supports operational and business development staff. Preferred candidates will possess government support and clinical trials experience. This position is site based in Bethesda, Maryland.

A day in the Life:

• Reviews protocols for scientific, logistical and safety feasibility.
• Conducts specific roles and responsibilities as per the protocol and delegation of authority document and ensures the conduct of the trial is conducted under the requirements relating to obtaining informed consent and IRB approval of the protocol.
• Reviews and signs-off on regulatory information pertaining to study assignments as applicable to Sub-Investigator.
• Researches compounds being considered by the clinic for subject safety.
• Assesses new technology being implemented in the clinic, such as, automated scheduling, electronic informed consents or online Lab and ECG reviews.
• Attends internal meetings related to logistics, training and protocol and client meetings to discuss scientific and medical oversight of a particular protocol or the clinic in general.
• Attends internal/external training related to licensure and medical malpractice requirements and trains staff on new procedures and processes.
• Reviews and consults with clients on new or ongoing projects within the clinic and with the Investigator group on scheduling and study assignments.
• Travels with operational or Business Development staff, attends conferences and prepares and/or reviews posters, scientific papers and publications related to protocols conducted in the Clinical Research Unit

A day in the Life:

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physician’s Assistant or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent language skills (comprehension, speaking, reading and writing); Fluency skills in a second language may be required
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret client provided complex medical and technical information
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in challenging circumstances
• Proactive approach to problem solving and decision making
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and provide guidance to less experienced staff
• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills with ability to evaluate and escalate appropriately

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment

• Constant interaction with clients/associates required
• Constant attention to detail-visual, mental
• Constant multi-tasking
• Daily exposure to high pressure, intense concentration needed
• Rotating shifts may be required
• Occasional driving to site locations with occasional travel
• Long varied work hours required occasionally
• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Occasional mobility required
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. or 6-9 kgs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
• Ability to perform under stress
• Regular and consistent attendance

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!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position Physician Assistant, Specialist II based inMaryland is $128,000.00–$165,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards