Vice President, Therapeutic Lead - Immunology and Inflammatory Team - Remote based in the US

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Wilmington, NC

12d•Remote

About The Position

Join Us as a Vice President, Therapeutic Lead, Project Management - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. The Vice President, Therapeutic Lead, Immunology and Inflammatory, within our Internal Medicine Therapeutic Business Unit (TBU) is a credible business leader and subject matter expert in the immunology, inflammatory and/or dermatology therapeutic areas, responsible for leading and growing a book of business. This leader will collaborate globally across functional groups to develop, expand, and deliver on our strategic and scientific vision for the therapeutic areas. The team is committed to its mission—to establish PPD/CRG as the industry leader in all aspects of internal medicine, and to secure, retain, and grow business within this dynamic and evolving market.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline preferred; advanced immunology, inflammatory and/or dermatology background strongly preferred.
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 15+ years).
8+ years of management responsibilities
Deep and current knowledge of the scientific, clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscape related to the therapeutic areas.
Strong global awareness and understanding of the development and delivery environment within therapeutic areas.
Proven commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to translate strategies into therapeutic business unit profitability and sustainable growth.
Demonstrated executive presence, gravitas, and strategic influence across complex stakeholder networks.
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and lead high performing, global cross-functional teams through change and growth.
Strong customer management skills, including the ability to engage at the executive level, navigate complex negotiations, and drive impactful client outcomes.
In-depth understanding of the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, clinical trial operations, and data-driven decision-making.
Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, including excellent command of the English language.
Demonstrated critical thinking, learning agility and commitment to continuous professional growth.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive business growth strategy for the Immunology, Inflammatory and/or Dermatology book of business, driving business expansion through pipeline analysis, market assessment, and enterprise collaboration.
Identify opportunities to align internal capabilities with evolving sponsor needs and scientific advancements.
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of therapeutic studies, portfolios, and client engagements.
Ensure operational excellence, scientific quality, and on-time delivery across the Immunology and Inflammatory portfolio.
Maintain expertise in the evolving scientific, clinical, and regulatory landscape for immunology, inflammatory and/or dermatology therapeutic areas.
Contribute to publications, presentations, and scientific forums to advance CRG’s visibility and leadership.
Collaborate with other leaders to leverage synergies across related therapeutic areas, driving operational efficiency and innovation in study delivery and scientific approaches.
Partner with Business Development to retain and expand key client relationships.
Participate in strategic discussions, proposal development, and bid defenses to position CRG as a preferred partner in immunology, inflammatory and dermatology research.
Implement systems and processes that ensure compliance, quality, and efficiency.
Develop proactive risk mitigation strategies addressing operational, recruitment, and scientific challenges.
Act as the escalation point for CIRMs and RESOLVE for the therapeutic areas.
Ensure effective management of budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets across programs.
Drive resource optimization and fiscal accountability within the therapeutic portfolio.
Serve as a senior point of contact and executive escalation for key clients, representing the TBU with professionalism, credibility, and scientific integrity.
Cultivates high-impact strategic relationships with customers to drive client retention.
Mentor and develop therapeutic area talent, foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation across global teams.
Engage with key opinion leaders, industry consortia, and advocacy networks to strengthen CRG’s leadership and partnerships in immunology, inflammatory and dermatology research.

Benefits

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence.
You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers.
Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Their work is a story of purpose.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them.
Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.