Medical Director/Global Medical Indication Lead - Nephrology(Fsp)

Thermo Fisher Scientific

3-5 years

$200,000 – $278,900/year

10 June 3, 2025

Job Description

Job Type: Remote Education: MD 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

Job Title

Medical Director / Global Medical Indication Lead – Nephrology (FSP)

Location

Remote – United States (Eastern or Central Time Zone preferred)
Job ID: R-01308355
Job Type: Full-time
Work Environment: Fully Remote
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
Travel: 10–20% (including possible international travel)

Company Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific, through its PPD® clinical research services, is a global leader in contract research and drug development. This role supports a growing Functional Service Provider (FSP) team, focused on Nephrology, enabling patient-centered research strategies across multiple studies.

Role Summary

The Medical Director / Global Medical Indication Lead – Nephrology is a senior strategic leader within the FSP program, responsible for the full clinical development lifecycle of nephrology studies. This includes translating the Target Product Profile (TPP) into a robust Clinical Development Plan (CDP), leading cross-functional study teams, ensuring medical oversight, and harmonizing study execution across global trials.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

Lead the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for the Nephrology indication in alignment with asset strategies.
Provide ongoing strategic and clinical insights during all phases of drug development (Phase I–Registration).
Lead indication-specific medical advisory boards and strategy planning.

Medical Oversight & Study Harmonization

Oversee the medical aspects of all active nephrology studies, ensuring real-time communication and coordination.
Guarantee consistency across studies, particularly in responses to IRBs, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance and timely risk communication to senior management.

Team Leadership & Development

Line-manage and mentor Clinical Trial Physicians working on the indication.
Build and maintain a high-performing team of development medical doctors.
Identify high-potential staff for succession planning and expanded roles.

Qualifications

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or equivalent required.
Board certification in Nephrology strongly preferred.
Additional specialty education in Immunology or Internal Medicine a plus.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with end-to-end clinical trial experience.
Expertise in clinical trial design, interpretation of clinical data, and regulatory expectations.
Experience managing global study teams in a matrixed environment.

Skills

Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities in global settings.
Clear, strategic communicator capable of motivating diverse teams.
Strong understanding of cross-study harmonization, risk mitigation, and clinical operations.
Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Office-based (remote), with use of standard office technology
Occasional domestic/international travel (10–20%)
Frequent sitting (6–8 hours), light to moderate lifting (15–20 lbs), and computer use
High concentration and multitasking capabilities required

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Salary Range (North Carolina): $200,000 – $278,900/year
Eligible for a variable annual bonus based on individual, team, and company performance
Comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:
- National medical, dental, and vision plans
- PTO (minimum 120 hours/year) + 10 paid holidays
- Parental leave, life insurance, disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

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