Head of US Medical Affairs, Oncology

Pfizer • Bothell, WA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Head of US Medical Affairs, Oncology is responsible for leading the US Medical Affairs headquarters and field organizations across all tumor areas. This includes >35 home office medical teams in multiple oncology therapy areas, a regionwide field medical organization of ~145 Field Medical Directors, and all Oncology above brand team. This role works highly collaboratively with Global Medical leads, other Regional Heads, publications & content development, Global Development Clinical Trial support, Medical Excellence, the Chief Medical Office, Chief Commercial Office, and Commercial leads. The US leader is an integral member of the Oncology Medical Affairs Leadership Team influencing the over all Pfizer Oncology Medical Strategy. The US Oncology lead is responsible for regional strategy and all US related medical activities inclusive of data generation, dissemination and education of key stakeholders and medical experts in the use of our oncology medical products and therapy areas. They are expected to build and maintain strong opinion leader relationships engaging in external collaborations in order to gain insight and to facilitate clinical development and life cycle plans. This leader is also a member of the Commercial Oncology Leadership team (COLT) representing the oncology medical organization, driving strategic alignment on priorities and contributing exceptional medical input and expertise. The leader will ensure a world class team with exceptional regional understanding of the most important global market, exceptional peer and KOL relationships and a deep understanding of the competence and regional access environment. With exceptional asset knowledge this will contribute to the global asset strategy. The head will also work with partners to leverage operational excellence in the region to ensure timely delivery of major clinical trials, IIRs, RWE and core dissemination activities. Accountable to build regional medical budget and spend on target.

Requirements

• MD or PharmD with Specialty in Oncology strongly preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry; 5+ years in oncology
• Exceptional leadership skills, able to lead multi-level organization and influence in 360 degrees.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with Pfizer leaders and key external stakeholders
• Scientific/ translational research background and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate scientific literature
• Management and leadership skills, with ability to lead matrixed, cross- functional work teams
• Ability to partner cross culturally/regionally
• In-depth understanding and experience with study methodology, protocol design, safety evaluation, and data analysis
• Ability to evaluate budget requests
• Strong people leadership and experience in management of medical organizations
• Proven success leading an Oncology medical affairs organization
• Expert in oncology market dynamics, current treatment landscape across multiple tumor areas and Immuno-oncology
• Knowledgeable on clinical trial design and execution
• Strong relationships established with current oncology KOLs and key customers
• 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.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead US Medical Affairs organization: Lead a team to envision a future state of medicine within both oncology and treatment within the United States. Innovate and execute within medical affairs organization to meet that vision.
• Represent the major market for oncology innovation on the Oncology Chief Oncology Officer Leadership Team (OMLT). Contribute to, and collaborate with all global oncology activities as part of OMALT.
• Develop and coach medical affairs colleagues to ensure leading performance in medical affairs across the U.S. exceeding benchmarks.
• Develop a US Medical Affairs strategy for the region closely partnered with Oncology Global Medical Strategy Leads and aligned with Global Clinical Development and US commercial priorities. Key deliverables include: Medical Affairs Strategy & Plan for all oncology assets in the region including Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) strategy, key data generation and dissemination plans.
• Strong external engagement to help team succeed.
• Support clinical development strategy and execution: Provide with input from the region and collaboration with the following cross functional stakeholders: Global Medical Affairs, Global publications, Patient Health and Impact (PHI), Medicine Team leads, Global Clinical Leads, Regional Leads, Commercial Leads.
• Support the development of the global asset lifecycle plans and strategies.
• Provide input to clinical leaders on paradigm shifts in regional treatment and key competitor activity to guide clinical and commercial development plans in North America.
• Support commercial teams to ensure business strategies reflect product attributes, projected treatment paradigms and unmet medical needs.
• Ensure adherence to global policy and procedures for publications.
• Focus on patient experience and outcomes.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager