Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

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Office

Job Description

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