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Senior / Reg Affairs Spec - Global Clinical Trial Applications

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior/Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join their global Regulatory Affairs department. The role involves leading discussions, coordinating regulatory strategies globally on assigned clinical trials, studies, and projects. The successful candidate will be part of a global team, providing innovative solutions and global regulatory expertise. They will interact with sponsors, review clinical trial regulatory documents, and manage project teams. The position requires excellent command of English, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and advanced computer skills. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, promoting a flexible working culture and work-life balance.

Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Counsel

Company: Samsara Inc.

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Samsara, a NYSE-listed company, is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Counsel to lead and manage complex IP litigation matters. The role involves safeguarding and advancing Samsara's interests in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee external counsel, and contribute to the development of Samsara's IP portfolio. The position requires extensive litigation experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Samsara offers a competitive total compensation package and a flexible working model.

Senior Project Manager, Global Medical Affairs - FSP

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Global Medical Affairs Project Manager/Lead for their FSP, Project Management Team. This role, based remotely in North America, involves overseeing high-level plans and progress of teams working on the asset, global medical affairs. The Project Manager, asset global medical affairs (aPM) compiles and owns the high-level cross-functional medical plans, translates the evidence and data generation strategy, and champions project management techniques. They serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization, drive overall delivery of the cross-functional project, and ensure financial stewardship. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, advanced degree in a health-related discipline preferred, and at least 10 years of drug development experience. Strong leadership, communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills are required. The role involves working in an environment that values health and wellbeing, with the mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Counsel

Company: Samsara Inc.

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Samsara, a NYSE-listed company, is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Counsel to lead and manage complex IP litigation matters. The role involves safeguarding and advancing Samsara's interests in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee external counsel, and contribute to the development of Samsara's IP portfolio. The position requires extensive litigation experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Samsara offers a competitive total compensation package and a flexible working model.

Director, Cybersecurity Counsel

Company: Twilio

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Twilio is seeking a Director, Cybersecurity Counsel to be the first dedicated global cybersecurity legal lead, reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer. The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with a strong background in cybersecurity, privacy, and technology laws, and at least 10 years of legal experience, including 4+ years in private practice and 2+ years in-house with a tech company. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on cybersecurity laws, supporting incident management, advising on cybersecurity audits, and supporting the development of cybersecurity policies. The role is remote but not eligible for San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, or surrounding areas. Twilio offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Sr Account Director, Business Development - AES

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Account Director for its Business Development team, specifically for the Accelerated Enrollment Solutions (AES) business. The role involves securing and retaining business through professional sales activities, positioning PPD as a primary provider for clinical development work, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience (equivalent to 5+ years), and a proven track record in hunting and securing new business opportunities. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Principal Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

The job description involves coordinating data collection and management for proposal and budget development, supporting bid preparation, and providing project-specific services. The role requires excellent organizational skills, teamwork, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and analytical abilities. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with at least 3 years of experience in bid preparation and contract development preferred.

FSP Vendor Management Specialist

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll engage in meaningful work that positively impacts global health, safety, and cleanliness. You'll collaborate with a team dedicated to research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. The role involves overseeing vendors for moderate complexity clinical trials, contracting with them, ensuring compliance with company practices, client requirements, GxP, and GCP. Financial management of vendor pass-through costs is also part of the job. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills are required. This role offers professional development and the opportunity to work with top-tier talent in various engagement models.

Associate II, Import/Export

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in serving science, with a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The job description involves ensuring compliance with company practices and client requirements, participating in department projects, and assisting in the development of SOPs. The role requires intermediate English skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team. Previous experience of at least 2 years is preferred.

Associate Feasibility Manager (Clinical Trial)

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering an exciting opportunity to join their global Strategic Feasibility team as an Associate Feasibility Manager. The role involves leading the setup, survey programming, securing resources, and overall conduct for assigned feasibility studies. The successful candidate will develop and oversee collaborative relationships with internal departments, conduct feasibility surveys, and participate in intelligence gathering. They will also ensure accuracy and quality of survey-driven data, review and analyze project status, and serve as the primary point of contact for the department. The role requires good judgment, attention to detail, data analysis skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous clinical research experience (equivalent to 5+ years) is required. The company values employee health and well-being, and the role involves working upright and stationary for typical working hours, using standard office equipment and technology proficiently, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Reg Affairs Manager - Global CTAs (ATMP/GMO)

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join their global team. The role involves leading global regulatory submissions, providing regulatory strategy advice, and managing project budgeting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or advanced degree, at least 5 years of experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The company offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a flexible working culture. The mission is to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for different seniority levels in academia?
Assistant professors in STEM departments average $70,000–$90,000, while associate professors range $90,000–$115,000. Full professors can earn $120,000–$160,000, depending on institution type. Research scientists in university labs earn $85,000–$110,000, and academic administrators (department chairs, deans) range $110,000–$180,000.
What skills and certifications are required for academic positions?
A PhD or terminal degree in the discipline is mandatory for faculty roles. Teaching certification (e.g., TEACH or a state teaching license) is often required for K‑12 or community college positions. Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, SPSS), grant-writing (e.g., NIH, NSF, private foundations), and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) is essential for instructional designers and online faculty.
Is remote work available for academic roles?
Many universities now offer hybrid teaching options for faculty, allowing online course delivery via Zoom or LMS. Instructional designers and research staff can work remotely, especially in industry‑partnered labs. Administrative roles may be partially remote, but on‑campus presence is typically required for department meetings.
What are common career progression paths in academia?
Typical progression starts with assistant professor (2–5 years, tenure track), followed by associate professor (tenure decision), and then full professor (tenured). Parallel tracks include research scientist (non‑tenure, funded by grants), department chair (leadership role), and dean (college‑level administration). Advancement often requires publishing, securing external funding, and demonstrating teaching excellence.
What industry trends are shaping academic careers today?
Interdisciplinary research hubs (e.g., data science, bioinformatics, sustainability) are expanding. AI and machine learning are integrated into curricula and research projects. Online and hybrid learning models are becoming standard, increasing demand for instructional designers. Open‑access publishing and data‑sharing mandates are changing scholarship expectations.

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