(Associate) Medical Director – Rheumatology (EMEA)

About the role

The (Associate) Medical Director will provide medical leadership and expertise for rheumatology clinical trials across the EMEA region within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD Pharmacovigilance department. You will guide study teams, ensure scientific rigor, and safeguard patient safety throughout the trial lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and creation of clinical trial protocols, incorporating the latest scientific data.
• Participate in site selection, review and approve study documents such as CSRs, ICFs, CRFs, and protocol amendments.
• Conduct real‑time medical monitoring to validate primary endpoints and ensure subject safety.
• Serve as the primary medical liaison between sponsors, internal departments, and investigators.
• Educate investigator sites on protocol‑specific laboratory procedures and provide ongoing medical support.
• Respond to queries from IRBs, Health Authorities, and internal stakeholders; prepare materials for executive and safety committees.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GCP, and regulatory requirements throughout the study.

Required profile

• Medical degree with extensive experience in clinical trial conduct and pharmacovigilance.
• Deep knowledge of rheumatology therapeutic area.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary study teams and act as a medical point of contact.
• Familiarity with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory processes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact global health through innovative clinical research.
• Collaborative environment within a leading life‑science company.
• Standard Monday‑Friday office schedule.