Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific

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 - enabling 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. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
• We are currently seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our global Regulatory Affairs department – Regulatory Science team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your regulatory career and expertise in a global clinical trial setting.
• In this role you will be a pivotal team member with regulatory affairs responsibilities, leading discussions, and coordinating regulatory strategies globally on assigned (Phase 1 to 4) clinical trials, studies and projects.
• You will be part of a global team providing innovative solutions and global regulatory expertise, being client interfacing to provide strategic regulatory intelligence and guidance.
• You will feel confident providing regulatory advice and carry out projects in the provision of regulatory affairs services whilst acting as liaison with internal and external clients.
• You will act as a representative of the regulatory department with other departments, supporting business development, working on initiatives, and contributing to quality improvement. You will also arrange, lead, and report on client and regulatory agency meetings.

The following skills are required to be successful in this position:

• preparation and assembly of global regulatory submissions
• interacting with sponsors,
• review and assess clinical trial regulatory documents,
• review and assess scientific literature.
• manages project teams and preparation
• participate in launch meetings, review meetings and project team meetings.

Optional skills:

• Experience with bid defense meetings

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
• Knowledge of the global clinical trials landscape

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent command of the English language (written and oral) as well as local language where applicable
• Excellent attention to detail and quality as well as excellent editorial/proofreading skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and act as a liaison with other departments
• Advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; capable of learning new technologies
• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines, conduct long-range planning, adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects
• Capable of working independently and exercising independent judgment to assess sponsor regulatory needs and work with project team members to producing compliant deliverables
• Excellent understanding of global/regional/national country requirements/regulatory affairs procedures for clinical trial authorization; expert knowledge of ICH and other global regulatory guidelines
• Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills

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Job Description

Position Summary:

• An outstanding chance to join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a BID Account Manager II in Johannesburg!

Plan performance and sales skills

• Attain or exceed assigned sales targets and market share goals consistently for the business portfolio
• Use selling skills to retain current business, expand existing accounts, and acquire new accounts through cold calling
• Apply data sources for analyzing and developing sales opportunities with the highest value
• Participate in sales training programs to develop appropriate selling skills

Account management

• Call on all levels and functional areas within assigned accounts which influence purchasing decisions
• Develop and implement a strategic business plan for handling the assigned territory on an annual basis
• Prepare RFQs for customers or supply chain, and engage in local tenders with Sales support or office administrator
• Formulate presentations and customer proposals for supply agreements/contracts and preferred vendor agreements
• Maintain and increase the current customer database through the Company customer relations management software (Salesforce CRM).
• Participate in customer exhibitions, conferences, and seminars as needed
• Understand the competitive landscape within accounts and deliver outstanding product offering

Communication, written and oral

• Regularly communicate successes, failures, guidelines, to improve the overall operating efficiency of the team, region, and sales organization
• Communicate key competitor activities, market trends, and changing customer direction within the organization
• Contact and return calls to research scientists at all accounts for sales presentations and information through telephone, e-mail, or personal visits daily

Technical comprehension

• Provide product and other relevant information to customers via daily phone contact and personal visits to generate incremental sales
• Apply a strong understanding of product features and applications to engage in successful consultative sales discussions and presentations
• Apply knowledge of existing and new customers and competitor dynamics
• Provide product demonstrations as needed

Time management

• Field travel is key (approx. 4 days per week)
• Meet or exceed set guidelines for the encouraged number of sales calls to be conducted per week

Other Job Requirements:

• Applicants must be proficient in English
• Valid, lawful driving license
• Must have a valid passport
• Need to travel locally in the region as well as internationally (annually)
• Must be a South African citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field; BSc Honours degree / equivalent experience preferred

Minimum Experience Level:

• At least 1-3 years of relevant work history (preference for laboratory and sales experience)
• Profound understanding of Molecular Biology, Protein and Cell Biology, and Sample Prep is imperative.
• Previous background in Life Sciences consumables sales is favored.
• Experience with customer contact, instructing, or public speaking
• Familiarity with accounts in the area is an advantage
• Proficient with computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or similar programs

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The following skills are required to be successful in this position:

• preparation and assembly of global regulatory submissions (CTA)
• interacting with sponsors,
• review and assess clinical trial regulatory documents,
• review and assess scientific literature. 
• manages project teams and preparation
• participate in launch meetings, review meetings and project team meetings.
• Experience with bid defense meetings

Qualifications - External

What the role requires you to have:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
• Knowledge of the global clinical trials landscape

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent command of the English language (written and oral) as well as local language where applicable
• Excellent attention to detail and quality as well as excellent editorial/proofreading skills
• Experience in leading global regulatory projects for Clinical Trial Applications
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and act as a liaison with other departments
• Advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; capable of learning new technologies
• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines, conduct long-range planning, adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects
• Capable of working independently and exercising independent judgment to assess sponsor regulatory needs and work with project team members to producing compliant deliverables
• Excellent understanding of global/regional/national country requirements/regulatory affairs procedures for clinical trial authorization; expert knowledge of ICH and other global regulatory guidelines
• Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills

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Purpose:

• The holder of this position will be encouraged to perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks within the timeframes agreed on all buildings, electrical, electronic systems, cold chain equipment, HVAC systems and applicable internal IT systems, at acceptable quality standards and in compliance with legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of major renovations to interior/exterior surfaces, fixtures and fittings on buildings through contractors.
• Monitor, lead and maintenance of critical plant and equipment e.g. UPS, generators, fridges, Freezers, temperature monitoring, CCTV, HVAC, fire alert and IT systems etc.
• Assist / coordinate Group Facilities building projects e.g. office moves, office fit outs, infrastructure installations and escorting of vendors etc.
• Attend to the completion of procedural/ instructional/ transactional forms/ documentation including daily, weekly and monthly health checks on equipment.
• Assist in the resolution of IT queries, desktop support and installations.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to: painting, general maintenance and repairs including doors, windows, locks, and Coordination of site maintenance e.g. parking & garden areas
• Record data for fault diagnosis, corrective and preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Identify all maintenance concerns, and provide the Line Manager with regular written and/or verbal feedback.
• Respond to emergency calls as per facility emergency requirements.
• Perform standby duties as first responder in case of emergencies.
• Coordinate site maintenance e.g. parking & garden areas
• Conduct OHS inspections.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Formal trade qualification will be an advantage.

Crucial Skills and Attributes:

• A hands-on individual who can operate independently and with minimum supervision
• An analytical problem solver, able to connect with staff in a clear and proactive manner
• Technical and mechanical minded
• Ability to provide a prompt internal service when required, in accordance with company requirements.
• Dedicated to meet project plan objectives in set timelines
• Detailed orientated
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Results driven individual