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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Associate Medical Director M-SERM, South Africa

De Aar, South Africa

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

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Summarized purpose:

  • Provides medical review and analysis for clinical trial serious adverse events, marketed products ICSR and periodic safety reports (e.g. PBRER, PSUR, DSUR), as well as other client deliverables (e.g. labeling reconciliation documents, CTD modules, REMS, RMP, Signal detection reports and CSR).

Essential functions:

  • Maintains understanding of methods for recording time spent on project and administrative tasks, expense submissions and travel.
  • Ensures tasks delegated to PVG are properly executed. Adheres to applicable regulations and ICH guidelines regarding clinical trials, regulatory documents, and safety issues. Adheres to client SOPs/directives and project specific WPDs for assigned projects. Adheres to PPD's corporate policies and SOPs/WPDs.
  • Provides medical consultation to team members and answer all project/study related medical questions. Communicates clearly with associates and clients, maintaining an open line of communication to ensure all procedures are followed appropriately.
  • Provides safety reporting training on assigned projects/studies, as requested.
  • Medically reviews adverse event and serious adverse event data from all sources (solicited, spontaneous, literature, etc) as contracted.
  • Provides medical review of adverse events of special interest, serious adverse events and clinical outcomes events reported in Clinical Trials.
  • Performs data review as specified in the client contract and data validation manual including review of coding listings and/or full safety data to assess for potential safety concerns.
  • Assists in writing (interpretation of safety data) and/or review of CSR, IND/NDA report, ICSR, signal detection reports, periodic reports, RMP, REMS, CTD modules, etc. to ensure that the medical content is accurate and complete.
  • Manages signal detection activities, scientifically reviews periodic safety reports, contributes to label updates, supports dossier maintenance and risk management activities.
  • Serves as a consultant and spokesperson for the functional area or as an external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters. Creates formal networks with key decision makers.

Education/experience:

  • MD or equivalent required. History of an active medical license highly preferred.
  • Candidates should have at least one of the following:
  • Clinical experience in having direct responsibility for diagnostic and treatment decisions (comparable to 2 years); Or
  • Direct experience in medical review and assessment of safety information/Pharmacovigilance (comparable to 3 years).

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Client-provided location(s): South Africa
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01253117-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program