Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Australia and New Zealand Candidates are welcome to apply
Relocation support to Brisbane may be provided for the successful candidate
Location: Brisbane, Australia (Home-based, 100% Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
At PPD™, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a global team helping bring innovative, life-changing treatments to patients faster. We partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to advance groundbreaking therapies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. In addition to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives, you'll have access to exceptional opportunities for career growth, professional development, and global collaboration within one of the world's leading healthcare and life sciences organizations. Join us and build a career where your work matters, your development is supported, and your contributions help shape the future of healthcare.
Why Join Us?
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Opportunity to build your career while establishing yourself in Brisbane, one of Australia’s fastest-growing life sciences hubs
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Structured CRA onboarding and training program tailored to your experience level through our CRA Compass program
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Dedicated mentorship and clear progression pathway to independent CRA
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Exposure to a broad range of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas and sponsors
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Competitive salary package, including car/travel allowance and benefits
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Supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused team culture
About the Role
We're looking to connect with clinical research professionals across a range of experience levels—from Study/Clinical Research Coordinators with 5+ years of experience through to CRA I, CRA II, and Senior CRAs—who are based in Australia or New Zealand and are either relocating or genuinely planning to relocate to Brisbane.
Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive environment where you'll work on a variety of clinical studies and continue building your expertise. For Coordinators, it's a great opportunity to make the transition into monitoring with the support and development needed to succeed. For experienced CRAs, it's a chance to broaden your experience, take on new challenges, and further develop your career within a global organization dedicated to advancing innovative therapies for patients.
We're particularly interested in candidates who are excited about building their future in Brisbane. For the successful candidate, relocation assistance may be available to help support the move, depending on individual circumstances and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform and coordinate all aspects of clinical monitoring and site management, including:
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Source Data Review (SDR) and Source Data Verification (SDV)
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Preparation of visit reports
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Maintenance of accurate and compliant study documentation
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Identification and resolution of site issues and action items
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Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance
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Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and SOPs, safeguarding subject safety and data integrity
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Maintain audit readiness at all times
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Build strong, collaborative relationships with investigational sites
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Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Trial Managers, Study Start-Up, and Regulatory teams
What We’re Looking For
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Currently based in Australia or New Zealand, with confirmed plans or readiness to relocate to Brisbane
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Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Clinical Study/Research Coordinator (sponsor-driven trials), or 6–12 months’ experience as a CRA
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Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, or related field
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Solid understanding of clinical trials and ICH-GCP guidelines
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Ability and willingness to travel extensively (70–80%)
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Valid Australian/New Zealand driver’s license
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Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident
If you’re ready to take the next step in your CRA journey and are prepared to make Brisbane your base, we’d love to hear from you.
