VP-Regional Medical Officer (Cardiovascular) - US, West Coast at Thermo Fisher Scientific

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Medical Doctorate (MD) and medical specialization required
  • 10+ years clinical development experience (industry preferred)
  • Clinical development experience in Phase I-III
  • Cardiovascular experience preferred
  • Internal Medicine subspecialty training preferred
  • Strong network and connectivity to Biotech and mid-size pharma market and key stakeholders (e.g., CMOs and CSOs)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as West Coast Regional Medical Officer for PPD Biotech, focusing on business development, client engagement, and relationship management
  • Deliver strategic value, clinical guidance, and credibility to Biotech clients and business development teams
  • Interact with client Therapeutic Area Heads, CMOs, and senior development staff to understand needs, communicate service offerings, develop proposals, and provide clinical advice
  • Use scientific and clinical expertise to drive sales performance through scientific engagement and personal networks in industry, AROs, NGOs, government, and academia
  • Build and maintain credibility for PPD within the West Coast Region Biotech community
  • Act as extension of Global Medical Officer and Biotech Leadership Team, serving as executive sponsor for high-profile accounts
  • Lead proposal development, bid defense, sponsor meetings, and provide medicines/device development consultation in support of sales
  • Serve as regional medical market leader, developing and retaining new accounts, and strategic selling opportunities
  • Develop and lead regional client events focused on medical/scientific topics under PPD Biotech brand
  • Partner with business development in technical sales role to provide Biotech-focused clinical expertise and support commercial objectives, including shared sales targets
  • Build strong scientific network within West Coast Region Biotech community (US West Coast plus Mountain Time zone states)
  • Interface with internal directorates (Operations, Biometrics, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Global Product Development) to develop optimal proposals and plans
  • Ensure proper scientific support in award and execution processes, promote innovation, and align with Global Medical Officer on efficiency improvements
  • Establish strategy and direction for assigned areas in alignment with senior management plans
  • Develop and manage interpersonal relationships to influence senior leaders internally and externally

Skills

Cardiovascular Medicine
Internal Medicine
Clinical Development
Business Development
Client Engagement
Proposal Development
Bid Defense
Medical Leadership
Scientific Expertise
Strategic Consulting

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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