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Associate Medical Director/Med Dir - Neurology

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
1-6 years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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 / Medical Director – Neurology

Location: Remote (United States / Canada)
Job ID: R-01323565
Employment Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Pharmacovigilance
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
Work Mode: Fully Remote


Company Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific services and clinical research, supporting the development of life-changing therapies worldwide. Through its PPD® clinical research portfolio, the organization delivers end-to-end solutions across all phases of drug development, helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies bring innovative treatments to market with speed, quality, and patient safety at the core.


Role Overview

The Associate Medical Director / Medical Director – Neurology provides medical oversight for clinical trials and pharmacovigilance activities within the neurology therapeutic area. This role ensures compliance with global regulatory standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and internal SOPs while delivering high-quality medical safety evaluations, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional leadership.

The position level (Associate Medical Director or Medical Director) will be determined based on overall clinical and industry experience, therapeutic expertise, and interview assessment.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial & Medical Oversight

  • Provide medical leadership and oversight for neurology clinical trials across all phases of development

  • Review and assess serious adverse events (SAEs), adverse events of special interest, and clinical outcome events

  • Monitor safety variables including laboratory abnormalities, concomitant medications, and unblinding requests

  • Collaborate with investigators and sponsors on protocol interpretation, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and patient safety decisions

Pharmacovigilance & Safety Management

  • Perform medical review of ICSRs, aggregate safety reports, and periodic reports (PBRER, PSUR, DSUR)

  • Lead or support signal detection, benefit-risk evaluations, and risk management activities

  • Contribute to regulatory deliverables including CSR, IND/NDA submissions, CTD modules, REMS, and RMPs

  • Review safety data from spontaneous reports, literature, solicited sources, and post-marketing surveillance

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

  • Provide medical consultation to internal teams, clients, and investigators

  • Support investigator meetings, sponsor meetings, and business development activities

  • Deliver therapeutic and protocol training as required

  • Mentor and guide junior medical and safety staff


Experience Level Required

Associate Medical Director Level:

  • MD or equivalent required

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Neurology, including formal residency and/or fellowship training

  • Patient treatment experience in neurology is mandatory

  • Exposure to clinical trials, CROs, pharmaceutical companies, or pharmacovigilance is preferred

Medical Director Level:

  • MD or equivalent required

  • Minimum 4–6 years of combined experience, including:

    • At least 2 years of hands-on clinical neurology experience, and

    • 1–2 years of industry experience in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, medical monitoring, or CRO/pharmaceutical environments

  • Direct experience in drug safety or clinical development is strongly preferred

Active medical licensure is preferred but not mandatory.


Education & Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

  • Formal training in Neurology (residency and/or fellowship)

  • Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH, and GCP guidelines

  • Experience with safety databases and coding standards (e.g., MedDRA)


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • Ability to manage complex safety data and regulatory documentation

  • Proven capability to work independently in a remote, global environment

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

  • Working knowledge of biostatistics, clinical operations, and data management


Work Environment & Travel

  • Remote office-based role

  • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

  • Prolonged computer-based work and participation in virtual meetings


Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and annual incentive bonus

  • Comprehensive healthcare and employee benefit programs

  • Long-term career growth within a globally respected clinical research organization

  • Collaborative, innovation-driven culture focused on integrity, quality, and scientific excellence


Why Apply Through ThePharmaDaily.com

This opportunity is ideal for neurology physicians seeking global exposure in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and medical leadership roles with a top-tier CRO supporting innovative therapies worldwide.

Apply now to advance your medical career in global clinical research.