Medical Director – Pulmonology (EMEA)

About the role

The Medical Director – Pulmonology will provide medical leadership for clinical trials within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s client environment across the EMEA region. You will guide study teams, ensure scientific rigor, and support safety evaluation for pulmonary therapeutic programs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of clinical trial protocols, incorporating the latest scientific evidence.
• Participate in site selection, review and approval of study documents such as protocols, amendments, CSRs, ICFs, CRFs, and protocol deviation decisions.
• Conduct real‑time medical monitoring of studies, validating primary endpoints and overseeing subject safety.
• Serve as the primary medical liaison between sponsors, investigators, IRBs, health authorities, and internal departments.
• Provide medical training to investigators and site staff, and support CRA training on new indications.
• Address protocol‑related issues proactively, coordinating with global medical leads and cross‑functional teams.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with board certification in pulmonology or related specialty.
• Extensive experience in clinical trial management and medical monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety reporting.
• Proven ability to communicate complex medical information to diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Clinical trial protocol development.
• Medical monitoring and safety evaluation.
• Regulatory compliance and interaction with health authorities.
• Preparation of clinical study reports, informed consent forms, and case report forms.