Global Medical Director, Allergy

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Lebanon, TN

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Lebanon, TN

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as Global Medical Director, Allergy on the Medical and Scientific Affairs (MSA) team. This role involves leading the strategic and functional aspects for the ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD), focusing on developing a global strategy to drive growth within the medical domain of allergy. The position requires raising awareness about in vitro diagnostic products and laboratory systems for treating allergic diseases, with a preference for candidates based in Uppsala, Sweden, or those willing to work remotely in alignment with European time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive medical strategy to raise awareness and educate healthcare professionals about allergy diagnostic products.
• Build a global publication strategy to improve the performance and medical relevance of IDD's current and future products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in medical and clinical environments to ensure IDD remains a leader in the field.
• Apply medical knowledge to assist various departments such as marketing, sales, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory affairs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, patients, and advocacy groups externally.
• Stay informed about disease state paradigm changes and global standard of care clinical diagnostics algorithms.
• Attend congresses and company-sponsored symposia to stay updated on the latest developments.
• Build and maintain a high level of global allergy Key Opinion Leaders.
• Manage the MSA contribution of the Post Market Surveillance process and Investigator Initiated Studies for allergy.
• Support approval of advertising, promotional, and educational materials in agreement with global business partners.
• Lead and manage the Allergy Medical Advisors team, consisting of two individual contributors.
• Communicate medical affairs information effectively to other teams within the organization.
• Develop processes and capabilities to optimize the delivery of MSA services.
• Build strong relationships and partnerships with cross-functional team members.

Requirements

• An advanced degree (MD or MD/PhD) is required.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in the diagnostics or medical device industry, including consultancy and academia.
• Demonstrated ability leading a team dedicated to the medical specialty of allergy.
• Experience in clinical diagnostics laboratory and treating allergy patients is strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex scientific data and concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and strategic influencing skills.
• Proven ability to perform successfully in a highly matrixed global environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%-50% of working time, including international travel.
• Advanced level of English.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee assistance and family support programs
• Commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
• Accident and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)