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Job Description – Medical Advisor Autoimmunity
About Thermo Fisher Scientific At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We foster a collaborative, respectful and flexible work environment in a global setting.
Location : remote Spain, London, Paris, Upsala
Position Summary The Medical Advisor Autoimmunity is a physician who plays a central role in clinical development and medical strategy across the portfolio. This role drives clinical study design and supports execution, contributing to development decisions and providing medical expertise across cross-functional teams. The position operates with a high level of independence and has strong impact across the organization, supporting multiple functions including R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Marketing, PLCM and Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities Clinical Development & Study Design
• Drive clinical study design and support execution for new and existing assays • Define clinical strategy, endpoints, and study objectives in collaboration with Clinical Affairs and R&D • Act as a core team member in product development projects
Medical Strategy & Product Development
• Provide medical input into development of new assets and intended uses • Contribute to shaping portfolio direction based on clinical relevance and patient needs
Clinical Approval Board (CAB)
• Actively participate in the Clinical Approval Board (CAB), the internal governance forum where investigator-initiated studies and collaborations are reviewed and approved • Contribute to scientific and medical evaluation of proposals and support decision-making
Post-Market Surveillance & Risk Assessment
• Lead medical evaluation of product performance, complaints, and clinical risks • Contribute to benefit-risk assessment and safety-related decisions • Ensure medical consistency across post-market activities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Clinical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, PLCM and Quality Assurance teams • Provide medical input to support product development, regulatory activities and commercialization
External Engagement
• Engage with key opinion leaders and scientific experts • Represent the company at scientific meetings and congresses • Contribute to scientific discussions and external collaborations
Basic Qualifications
• MD required • Clinical background with experience in autoimmunity, immunology, rheumatology or related areas such as neurology, gastroenterology or general medicine preferred
Skills & Competencies
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to translate science into decisions • Ability to work independently and drive initiatives • Demonstrated ability to adapt to new tools and technologies, with a required mindset to effectively leverage AI and digital solutions • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • High proficiency in English (required); additional European languages (e.g., German, Swedish) are a plus
Additional Information
• Reporting line: Global Medical Director, Autoimmunity • Location: Europe • Travel: up to 25% worldwide