VP, Medical Science & Strategy - Rare Disease

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Remote

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Role summary

Vice President leading medical science and strategic initiatives for rare disease clinical research at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This role drives business growth through therapeutic expertise, executive client engagement, and organizational capability building within the company's clinical research portfolio.

What they're looking for

MD degree; board certification preferred
5-10+ years pharmaceutical industry experience leading rare disease clinical development programs
Pediatric neurology or medical genetics background highly preferred
Recognized therapeutic expert with peer credibility in pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Active medical license preferred but not required
Enterprise-level business acumen and strategic portfolio judgment
Executive presence and ability to influence senior cross-functional stakeholders

What you'll be doing

Define and govern rare disease portfolio strategy aligned with market needs and client pipelines
Lead high-value executive client engagements, advisory boards, and bid defenses requiring enterprise influence
Establish medical and scientific quality standards across proposals, protocols, and regulatory positioning
Build strategic alliances and external thought leadership to strengthen company's rare disease clinical research position
Partner with commercial, operations, and regulatory teams to translate scientific strategy into measurable business outcomes

Key requirements

Therapeutic area: Rare Disease

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