Medical Director, Migraine, non-MD

Pfizer • New York, NY

1d • $176,600 - $294,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Director will provide scientific and medical expertise in migraine, contributing to the development and execution of U.S. medical strategies and tactics for the rimegepant portfolio. The role will be an integral member of the U.S. Medical Affairs organization and the cross-functional U.S. Migraine team(s). The Medical Director will support key internal and external medical initiatives, including engagement with healthcare professionals, identification of clinical care gaps, and development of customer-focused scientific communication, educational resources, and therapeutic area training. The role will work closely with Field Medical, Global Medical Affairs (GMA), and cross-functional colleagues to support and execute upon the U.S. Medical Affairs plan.

Requirements

• 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.
• Doctoral degree in clinical/pharmacy specialty (PharmD, NP, PA) and/or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs or closely related pharmaceutical function.
• Experience in migraine or headache medicine therapeutic area is highly preferred.
• Understanding of the drug development process.
• Knowledge of health care economics and its impact on medical decision making.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to objectively interpret and analyze medical and scientific data.
• Proven strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret and implement strategic directions.
• Customer-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrix teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy, and flexibility.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills when working with external customers and internal colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of promotional review, payer access, customer-facing medical, clinical trial operations, safety, and regulatory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and execution of U.S. medical strategies and tactics in support of the migraine portfolio.
• Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues from Commercial, Field Medical, HEOR, Digital, U.S. Medical Information, and other relevant internal partners to enhance and deliver upon U.S. Medical plan(s).
• Serves as a Medical Affairs reviewer within the U.S. Review Committee (RC), supporting scientific accuracy and compliance of promotional and non-promotional materials in collaboration with Legal, Regulatory, and Marketing colleagues.
• Serves as a reliable scientific resource regarding disease state, clinical data, product labeling, and competitive landscape for migraine.
• Supports and shapes the U.S. evidence generation strategy, including Phase IV research, real-world evidence (RWE), and publication activities.
• Supports and coordinates U.S. medical congress activities, including coverage planning, session prioritization, and onsite medical support, in alignment with U.S. Medical Affairs plans.
• Provides scientific input into the development of medical and educational content, ensuring accuracy, clinical relevance, and alignment with medical strategy, and incorporating insights from Field Medical and customer interactions, as appropriate.
• Supports the customer insights process, collaborating with Field Medical and internal stakeholders to incorporate insights into medical activities and content, and participating in advisory boards or other insight-generation activities, as appropriate.
• Ensures seamless and coordinated partnership with Field Medical leadership to achieve integration of insights into strategy development and execution.
• Partners with U.S. Medical Information to provide expert input into Medical Letters and response documents, as needed.
• Supports therapeutic area and product training needs by delivering scientific training to new cross-functional colleagues and supporting training related to new medical content, as appropriate.
• Develops medical content for congresses, symposia, promotional speakers, and advisory boards, and leads or participates in such activities in full compliance with Pfizer policy.
• Proactively brings the patient and physician voice to brand efforts to provide medicines meeting their needs on cross-functional teams, while considering the needs of customers, including payers.
• Collaborates with Global Medical Affairs (GMA), and as appropriate, Commercial Development, Clinical Development, Research, and other cross-functional teams in driving U.S. strategic direction for the brand.
• Represents U.S. medical perspective in the Publications Subcommittee; implements appropriate publication strategy and tactics in accordance with Pfizer policy.
• Proactively identifies and addresses potential medical issues and ensures implementation of risk-management strategies in collaboration with team partners.
• Proactively assesses safety and regulatory aspects of the medicine with partners in these functional lines, including participation in safety and labeling working groups and potential interactions with the regulatory agency(ies).
• Ensures timely and appropriate management of the medical affairs budget and expenditure for assigned projects.
• Works within functional teams to develop a common interpretation of data, a shared understanding of how product attributes drive realistic product profiles, and broad buy-in to the development strategies most likely to achieve optimal labeling, access, and pricing.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree