New · posted Oct 14
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pharmaceuticals
Compliance Manager, Clinical Quality Assurance Oversight
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Manager
Open until filled
The role
PPD, the Clinical Research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring for a Compliance Manager in our global Clinical Quality Assurance group. This is a home-based role for qualified candidates in the US- east coast or central time zone (band 7).
What you need
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous compliance and quality experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years’ experience)
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- CRO/Pharma industry experience required
- In some cases, an equivalency, consisting 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
- Proven experience in building strong team and stakeholder relationships.
- In‐depth knowledge of all Clinical Trial related FDA and EU regulations and ICH Guidelines.
- Strong knowledge of Clinical Development processes according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to motivate and educate clinical study teams on clinical quality aspects.
- Ability to translate quality culture and ways of working to study teams.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
- Estimated travel (0-25%).
Location: Remote USA- eastern or central time zone. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
What you'll do
What will you do in this role?
Provide Clinical Quality oversight and support for clinical study teams.
- Dedicated, single point of Quality contact for client
- Partners with Operations to establish a consistent Quality culture across clinical trial studies or portfolio
- “Seat at the table” for regular partnership level and ad hoc team meetings
- Provide directions and recommendations for issue avoidance
- Continuous awareness and periodic review of QE/SSM/SB/sPIP/Audit/ Inspections
- Escalate appropriately to Client Quality/Quality Partner/Strategic Alliance Lead/bPL/PDL/OD to minimize client impact and improve outcomes
Enable and Facilitate Quality Risk Management.
- Prepare and analyze QA-related (e.g., QE, Audit, inspection) Key Quality Indicators for emerging trends and potential risks to mitigate/prevent issues
- Promote compliance (i.e., timeliness, consistency, and accuracy) of client-specific requirements related to quality events / audit/ inspection responses
- Incorporate quality insights into operational lessons learned and promote awareness across the portfolio.
Drive support Partnership Governance.
- Co-chair Joint Quality Councils and be available to contribute to other governance meetings
- Present quality metrics/trends and discuss potential resolution as required with relevant stakeholders
Pay and benefits
$95,000 – $140,000 a year
Employer providedThe annual salary range estimated for this position is $95,000- $140,000 USD. 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.
Variable annual bonus eligibility
Schedule and working conditions
Days
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 14, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 33% below the US median for Clinical Quality & Safety roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US5 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $95,000 | — | $140,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $176,000 | $176,500 | $181,000 |
This role: Thermo Fisher Scientific's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Quality & Safety roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 14, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Quality & Safety
The general path across 23 open Clinical Quality & Safety roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Thermo Fisher's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 34 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership10
- GMP and compliance8
- Quality systems and risk2
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
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Company hiring pulse
Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs
- 76
- Open roles
- 66
- Distinct roles
- 34
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality68 89%
- Regulatory5 7%
- Compliance & Safety3 4%
By level
- Senior & Principal32 42%
- Associate & Specialist22 29%
- Manager17 22%
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Compliance Manager, Clinical Quality Assurance Oversight at Thermo Fisher
Open until filled. $95K–$140K a year, employer provided.