ED/VP - Medical Science & Strategy - Oncology(Mandarin Proficiency)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Toronto, ON

1d • $200,000 - $400,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The ED/VP - Medical Science & Strategy - Oncology provides extensive oncology expertise and helps drive strategic and measurable business outcomes for the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The role supports the business’s growth and position in oncology by contributing medical and scientific expertise to sales, proposals, bid defenses, client engagement, clinical development planning, and internal clinical teams. The incumbent engages senior client medical and scientific leaders, trains internal staff, and contributes to multidisciplinary initiatives. The role requires some work-hour overlap with China and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent.
• Certified oncologist with at least 5 years of pharmaceutical-industry experience leading clinical development of at least one asset from discovery through registration.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Mandarin.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Ability to demonstrate decisiveness, customer focus, flexible thinking, smart risk-taking, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead, influence, and motivate staff within and across departments.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues.
• A can-do attitude and ability to implement and follow through on activities and projects.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening where applicable.
• Must be able to work with some overlap to support China working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Active medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical and scientific input to significant requests for proposals, including development strategy, regulatory issues, drug classes, protocols, indications, and safety considerations.
• Educate teams on indications and engage with client physicians and indication leaders before and during bid defenses.
• Identify business opportunities for the PPD clinical research business.
• Engage proactively with therapeutic-area leaders and senior directors at prospective and existing client companies.
• Support strategic alliances, client governance, and advisory boards.
• Provide product development plans and high-level clinical trial protocol designs through PPD’s consulting practice.
• Provide indication-specific training and guidance to clinical teams during clinical trial execution.
• Author and review Investigator Brochures, clinical study reports, NDA/MAA clinical packages, and other regulatory briefing documents.
• Contribute to the design and reporting of feasibility studies.
• Liaise with investigators and key opinion leaders.
• Mentor and supervise clinical scientists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and working groups, contributing expertise to innovative initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Exposure to diverse work and multiple client assets at different stages of clinical development.
• Mentorship and training.
• Exciting work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree