VP, Project Delivery Vaccines Team

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology firm seeks a Vice President, Vaccines to lead growth strategies and oversee therapeutic studies. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and expertise in the vaccines landscape. Responsibilities include strategic leadership in business expansion, client engagement, and team development. This role offers the chance to make an impactful contribution to global health initiatives and requires excellent communication, financial acumen, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline required.
• Deep knowledge of the scientific, clinical, regulatory landscape related to vaccines.
• Proven commercial and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth strategy for the Vaccines book of business.
• Oversee the delivery of therapeutic studies and portfolios.
• Partner with Business Development to retain key client relationships.
• Mentor and develop therapeutic area talent.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Customer management

Strategic influence

Bilingual English

Critical thinking

Education

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD)

Job description

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.

We have a vacancy for a Vice President, Vaccines. This role is open across EMEA and can be fully home‑based. It is also open in the US (if you are based in the NA region please apply to position number R-01336668).

The role

The Vice President, Vaccines within our Respiratory, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (RIDV) Therapeutic Business Unit (TBU) is a subject‑matter expert in vaccines, responsible for supporting and regrowing 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 area. The team is committed to its mission—to establish PPD/CRG as the industry leader in all aspects of respiratory, infectious diseases and vaccines, and to secure, retain, and grow business within this dynamic and evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership – Vaccines Growth: Lead and execute the growth strategy for the Vaccines 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.

Portfolio Oversight: Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of therapeutic studies, portfolios, and client engagements. Ensure operational excellence, scientific quality, and on‑time delivery across the vaccines portfolio.

Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership: Maintain expertise in the evolving scientific, clinical, and regulatory landscape for epilepsy, including biomarkers, digital endpoints, and precision medicine. Contribute to publications, presentations, and scientific forums to advance CRG’s visibility and leadership.

Cross‑Therapeutic Integration: Collaborate with other leaders to leverage synergies across related therapeutic areas, driving operational efficiency and innovation in study delivery and scientific approaches.

Business Development Partnership: 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 vaccines research.

Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Implement systems and processes that ensure compliance, quality, and efficiency. Develop proactive risk mitigation strategies addressing operational, recruitment, and scientific challenges.

Financial Stewardship: Ensure effective management of budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets across programs. Drive resource optimization and fiscal accountability within the therapeutic portfolio.

Client Engagement: 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.

Team Development & Leadership: Mentor and develop therapeutic area talent, foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation across global teams.

Strategic Partnership Building: Engage with key opinion leaders, industry consortia, and advocacy networks to strengthen CRG’s leadership and partnerships in vaccines research.

Keys to success

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline required; advanced vaccines background strongly preferred.
• Deep and current knowledge of the scientific, clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscape related to vaccines (preventative and/or therapeutic).
• 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%.

Why Join Us?

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.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.