Research Scientist – Patient-Centered Outcomes & In-Trial Research

Thermo Fisher Scientific 6 Locations Updated 16 October 2026
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Job description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Join Us as a Research Scientist– Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation As a Research Scientist, you will be an independent PI delegating project management tasks to more junior scientific staff. You will oversee and participate in a large project portfolio, innovate scientifically, produce output of high scientific quality, and assume significant responsibilities for sales targets and client development. What You'll Do: • Lead studies of high scientific quality, presenting scientific work in peer-reviewed journals and at professional meetings • Provide scientific leadership to team members • Develop and maintain client relationships. • Responsible for ensuring client timelines are met. • Responsible for ensuring project does not to exceed contracted budget. Education and Experience Requirements: • Doctorate in scientific discipline and more than 3-5 years’ experience in relevant field; or • Master’s degree in scientific discipline and more than 5-7 years’ experience in relevant field • MS Word, PPT, Excel; familiarity with SAS or similar data analysis software • Extensive knowledge of practical research implementation • Well-developed communication skills and scientific writing skills Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Demonstrates ability to independently manage, oversee, and/or lead a variety of project-related tasks and effectively delegates tasks to project team • Demonstrates ability to manage client relationships • Collaborative team member, capable of efficient multi-tasking • Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines. • Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Able to provide oversight, management, and mentoring to more junior staff. • Excellent ability to develop and maintain client relationships. • Excellent written and oral communication skills: scientific, professional, and consulting. • Ability to develop positive, collegial, and productive relationships with colleagues and clients. • Excellent time management and logistic skills to be highly effective in fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. Why join us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

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