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(Associate) Medical Director - Rheumatology, Emea

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 1, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

(Associate) Medical Director – Rheumatology, EMEA
Locations: Multiple EMEA Locations | Fully Remote
Job Type: Full-Time | Clinical Research
Job ID: R-01333094

About the Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in clinical research and life sciences, delivering innovative solutions that accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes. Through our PPD clinical research portfolio, we provide services across laboratory, digital, and decentralized clinical trials in over 100 countries. Join a team dedicated to advancing science, compliance, and patient care worldwide.

Role Overview
We are seeking an (Associate) Medical Director – Rheumatology to provide medical leadership, strategic oversight, and clinical guidance for ongoing studies within the PPD Pharmacovigilance and clinical research programs. This role ensures the medical validity, safety, and regulatory compliance of clinical trials, acting as the primary medical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide medical leadership for study teams, contributing to protocol development, amendments, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), and Case Report Forms (CRFs).

  • Conduct real-time medical monitoring of clinical trials to ensure subject safety and validity of primary endpoints.

  • Serve as chief liaison between sponsors, investigators, and internal PPD departments throughout all study phases.

  • Support site selection, investigator training, and protocol-specific lab procedure presentations during meetings.

  • Review and approve study-related medical documents and ensure compliance with SOPs and GCP guidelines.

  • Provide medical input on protocol deviations, safety events, and adverse event reporting.

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure medical risks, issues, and outcomes are clearly communicated.

  • Act as the medical point of contact for internal teams, external investigators, IRBs, Health Authorities, and safety committees.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Medical Doctor (MD) with specialization in Rheumatology and clinical experience treating patients in hospital settings.

  • Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical trials, and pharmaceutical medicine.

  • Understanding of regulatory requirements, including NDA submission processes and adverse event reporting guidelines.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

  • Strong ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and across global stakeholders.

Why Join Us

  • Contribute to global clinical research initiatives and impactful medical decision-making.

  • Collaborate with international teams across multiple therapeutic areas in the EMEA region.

  • Flexible work environment with remote options to support a balanced professional lifestyle.

  • Be part of a global organization committed to Integrity, Innovation, Intensity, and Involvement, driving scientific and technological advancements in patient care.

Apply Today – Shape the future of rheumatology clinical research and patient safety with Thermo Fisher Scientific.