Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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 – To enable 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.

Alongside clinical research through our PPD® clinical research portfolio, our work in Accelerated Enrollment Solutions optimizes each step of the patient journey in clinical trials, such as securing sites and recruiting patients, allowing for more patients to participate in clinical research. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking for an ambitious research physician to fill the role of Research Physician II. Join us in Pretoria, South Africa and be a part of our mission to revolutionize clinical studies and provide world-class healthcare solutions.

Key responsibilities for a Research Physician are as follows: 

Conduct all clinical trials strictly according to ICH GCP, local regulations, study protocols, and company processes.Ensure the medical wellbeing and safety of participants, emphasizing flawless execution of all study protocols.Drive clinical oversight and quality of studies at the site or with Principal Investigator (PI) oversight at other sites.Proactively participate in and engage with study targets, contributing to the commercial success of the site through recruitment, enrolment, and retention of study participants.Coordinate and lead all aspects of multiple studies simultaneously, with the responsibility of PI and sub-Investigator roles.Reviews enrolment progress, pre-screening and screening success rates, screen failure rates, safety and retention of participants. Interprets protocols and IB. Manages and reviews IVRS, CRF/EDC, if applicable. Oversees management of investigational medical product (IMP). Oversees multiple studies and/or studies with higher numbers. Completes documentation for PI handover. Cares for and protects the safety of participants through ethical conduct; this 
should receive the highest priority at all times during all aspects of the study. Fulfills and complies with all medical duties, ensuring that clinical trials are 
performed to acceptable medical, scientific and ethical standards and meet the requirements as per protocol, SOP/COP ICH and local GCP guidelines and 

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will require the following skills and experience: 

Proven experience as a Principal Investigator (PI) in clinical trials.Outstanding comprehension of ICH GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements.Demonstrated ability to successfully implement study protocols and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.A collaborative approach with a passion for contributing to world-class research initiatives.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.