Associate Medical Director – Rheumatology (EMEA)

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an (Associate) Medical Director to lead rheumatology clinical studies across the EMEA region. The role combines medical expertise with strategic oversight of trial design, safety monitoring and stakeholder communication.

Key responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership to study teams, creating and reviewing clinical trial protocols and amendments.
• Contribute to site selection and oversee the preparation of Clinical Study Reports, Informed Consent Forms, Case Report Forms and other trial documents.
• Conduct real‑time medical monitoring of studies to ensure primary endpoint validity and subject safety.
• Act as the chief liaison between the sponsor and internal PPD departments throughout all study phases.
• Educate investigator sites through protocol‑specific presentations and training sessions.
• Serve as the primary medical contact for investigators, IRBs, Health Authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SOPs and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and maintain study quality.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD, DO or equivalent) with extensive experience in clinical research.
• Demonstrated expertise in rheumatology and pharmacovigilance.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

Required skills

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge.
• Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical trials.
• Experience with protocol development, case report forms (CRFs) and informed consent forms (ICFs).
• Medical monitoring and safety evaluation expertise.
• Pharmacovigilance processes.