Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
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
