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VP, Medical Science & Strategy - Rare Disease

Remote, North Carolina, USAFull-time2026-08-18 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Define and govern rare disease portfolio strategy, lead executive client engagements, and set medical/scientific standards to drive growth and win-rate for Thermo Fisher's clinical research business.

Role type

VP, Medical Science & Strategy (Rare Disease)

Builds

Rare disease clinical research services and strategic alliances

Domain

Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Rare Disease

Required skills

Enterprise-level therapeutic strategy, portfolio judgment, business acumen, executive presence, complex matrix influence, talent development, risk management, innovation driving

Preferred skills

Board certification, active medical license, experience advancing assets from discovery through registration

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Define and govern rare disease portfolio strategy; Lead strategic executive client engagements and bid defenses; Set standards for medical/scientific quality across proposals and protocols; Shape strategic alliances and external thought leadership; Partner with commercial and operational leadership to convert strategy into revenue; Build organizational capability by mentoring physicians/scientists

Seniority

VP, Strategy & Mentorship