Thermo Fisher Scientific · 3 days ago
VP Regional Medical Officer (Internal Medicine) - US, West Coast
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$237K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a VP Regional Medical Officer for PPD Biotech on the West Coast. This role focuses on business development, client engagement, and providing clinical guidance to enhance the sales performance of PPD Biotech in the region.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Extension of the Global Medical Officer and Biotech Leadership Team
Serves as executive sponsor for high profile West Coast Region accounts
In collaboration with the Global Medical Officer, plays leadership role in proposal development and bid defense for key business opportunities
Attends and presents sponsor meetings, provides medicines and device development consultation to clients and project team members in direct support of sales efforts
Serves as a regional medical market leader to business development for Biotech West Coast Region
Plays a leadership role in developing and retaining new accounts
Works with key stakeholders to develop strategic selling opportunities focused on PPD Biotech West Coast Region -develops and leads regional client events focused on medical scientific topic under the PPD Biotech brand
Technical sales role partnering with business development giving client’s access to Biotech focused clinical expertise thereby increasing our credibility and investment in this client segment
Supports commercial objectives and shares a sales target with the commercial head of PPD Biotech West Coast Region (i.e. US West Coast plus Mountain Time zone states)
Builds a strong scientific network within West Coast Region Biotech community
Broad remit over all therapeutic areas and interfaces effectively with key internal directorates including Operations, Biometrics, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Global Product Development to ensure the best proposals and plans are developed for clients
Ensures the proper level of scientific support is delivered in the award and execution process
Promotes innovation and works with Global Medical Officer PPD Biotech to move PPD in a direction to be more efficient and effective with the Biotech client base
Establishes strategy and direction for assigned areas in alignment with strategic plans established by senior management
Broad function-wide objectives and assignments are established under the general senior management direction and guided by approved operating plans. Work is reviewed upon completion for meeting timelines, adequacy, and objectives
Develops and manages interpersonal relationships to influence decisions of senior leaders both within and outside of the company
Qualification
Required
Medical Doctorate (MD) and medical specialization required
10+ years (industry preferred) clinical development experience
Demonstrates a strong network and connectivity to Biotech and mid-size pharma market and key stakeholders (CMOs and CSOs of such companies)
Experience managing client relationships is critical
Thorough understanding of overall biologic/pharmaceutical product development process from pre-clinical through post-marketing, including all stages of development and all functional roles
Therapeutic and indication-specific development expertise across one or more therapeutic areas and one or more drug classes
Deep knowledge of clinical program and study design, relevant endpoints, safety considerations and current regulatory and commercial landscapes
Commercial acumen and proven ability to establish productive relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders
Strong decision-making and analytical skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented leadership approach
Ability to handle multiple issues on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to travel extensively within West Coast Region
Preferred
Internal Medicine subspecialty training and clinical development experience is preferred
Benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Thermo Fisher Scientific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (272)
2024 (224)
2023 (233)
2022 (342)
2021 (315)
2020 (227)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
Recent News
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