Global Medical Director--Sickle Cell Disease (Non 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.

Requirements

PharmD or PhD and 5+ 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
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

International experience
Sickle Cell Disease therapeutic area 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

Contribute to the development of the global medical strategy and tactical execution for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), focusing on Voxelotor.
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 20.0% 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

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