Medical Advisor Autoimmunity
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. 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