Global Medical Director--Sickle Cell Disease (MD)

Pfizer•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY As an integral member of the global Sickle Cell Disease team, reporting to the Global Medical Affairs Team Lead, Sickle Cell Disease, you will contribute to the development of the global medical strategy and tactical execution for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), focusing on Voxelotor. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with cross-functional colleagues from Medical Affairs, Global Product Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Commercial, and Market Access to ensure that the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) global medical strategy/tactical and evidence generation plans, with a primary focus on Voxelotor, optimally address current and future needs. Lead the Voxelotor publications subcommittee and act as overall SCD publication lead to plan and implement appropriate publication strategies and tactics in accordance with Pfizer policy. Work with the publication process including concept, author and agency liaison, publications subcommittee review and allowing for promotional use, if appropriate Establish how the medicine’s profile fits into customer needs and the commercial strategy and compares to competitive medicines, effectively communicating same to various stakeholders, including patients. Development, review and approval of internal and external medical materials; review and approval of commercial materials, training of medical and XFT colleagues Lead, support and coordinate external medical communication initiatives via symposia, proactive/reactive medical communication etc. Collaborate with colleagues in Medical Affairs to ensure all communications are aligned with the medical strategy with the patient at the heart of everything we do Partner with Patient Advocacy to develop research studies to understand the patient and caregiver perspective around burden of disease and treatment outcomes Partner with Global Access Strategy & Pricing colleagues to prepare reimbursement dossiers as appropriate Contribute to GMAT and GMAT sub-committees (Evidence Generation; Medical Insight and Impact; Medical Engagement) as appropriate Collaborate with external study investigators, patient groups, and other consortia to maximize synergies in development of and access to complementary data Proactively bring patients’ & physicians’ voice to medical affairs efforts, on cross-functional teams, while considering the needs of SCD providers and payers. Participate in the ongoing assessment of the benefit-risk of the medicines, taking into account new data, as it becomes available. Provide consultation & contribute to the planning and timely, high-quality execution of medical tactics to support the Countries and Regions and lifecycle plan. Participate in the effective communication of current scientific knowledge, including medical needs, to different stakeholders, including patients, customizing the communication for the audience leading to effective communication. Serve on working groups in a professional, inclusive manner encouraging open discussion as related to assigned activities and specific roles, while demonstrating respect for all people. Support the organization of global external meetings including advisory boards, congresses and symposia as appropriate Educate concerning medicine and/or therapeutic expertise to other medical and non-medical team members, including Sale Force/country medical colleagues. Address potential medical issues and ensure implementation of risk-management strategies in collaboration with team partners. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MD and 4+ years of medical affairs experience Experience objectively interpreting and analyzing medical and scientific data Experience defining and communicating complex scientific and medical concepts to internal and external stakeholders Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills Experience prioritizing multiple demands Experience effectively leading in a matrix organization Up to 25% international travel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Sickle Cell Disease therapeutic area expertise International experience Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact. Work Location Assignment: This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $219,800.00 to $366,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility. Sunshine Act Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative. EEO & Employment Eligibility Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States. Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected]. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned. Medical A career at Pfizer offers opportunity, ownership and impact. All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged; and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer, a global leader in the bio pharmaceutical industry, is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives.

Requirements

MD and 4+ years of medical affairs experience
Experience objectively interpreting and analyzing medical and scientific data
Experience defining and communicating complex scientific and medical concepts to internal and external stakeholders
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Experience prioritizing multiple demands
Experience effectively leading in a matrix organization
Up to 25% international travel

Nice To Haves

Sickle Cell Disease therapeutic area expertise
International experience
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Responsibilities

Work closely with cross-functional colleagues from Medical Affairs, Global Product Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Commercial, and Market Access to ensure that the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) global medical strategy/tactical and evidence generation plans, with a primary focus on Voxelotor, optimally address current and future needs.
Lead the Voxelotor publications subcommittee and act as overall SCD publication lead to plan and implement appropriate publication strategies and tactics in accordance with Pfizer policy.
Work with the publication process including concept, author and agency liaison, publications subcommittee review and allowing for promotional use, if appropriate
Establish how the medicine’s profile fits into customer needs and the commercial strategy and compares to competitive medicines, effectively communicating same to various stakeholders, including patients.
Development, review and approval of internal and external medical materials; review and approval of commercial materials, training of medical and XFT colleagues
Lead, support and coordinate external medical communication initiatives via symposia, proactive/reactive medical communication etc.
Collaborate with colleagues in Medical Affairs to ensure all communications are aligned with the medical strategy with the patient at the heart of everything we do
Partner with Patient Advocacy to develop research studies to understand the patient and caregiver perspective around burden of disease and treatment outcomes
Partner with Global Access Strategy & Pricing colleagues to prepare reimbursement dossiers as appropriate
Contribute to GMAT and GMAT sub-committees (Evidence Generation; Medical Insight and Impact; Medical Engagement) as appropriate
Collaborate with external study investigators, patient groups, and other consortia to maximize synergies in development of and access to complementary data
Proactively bring patients’ & physicians’ voice to medical affairs efforts, on cross-functional teams, while considering the needs of SCD providers and payers.
Participate in the ongoing assessment of the benefit-risk of the medicines, taking into account new data, as it becomes available.
Provide consultation & contribute to the planning and timely, high-quality execution of medical tactics to support the Countries and Regions and lifecycle plan.
Participate in the effective communication of current scientific knowledge, including medical needs, to different stakeholders, including patients, customizing the communication for the audience leading to effective communication.
Serve on working groups in a professional, inclusive manner encouraging open discussion as related to assigned activities and specific roles, while demonstrating respect for all people.
Support the organization of global external meetings including advisory boards, congresses and symposia as appropriate
Educate concerning medicine and/or therapeutic expertise to other medical and non-medical team members, including Sale Force/country medical colleagues.
Address potential medical issues and ensure implementation of risk-management strategies in collaboration with team partners.

Benefits

participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
paid vacation, holiday and personal days
paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility

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