Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, non-MD

Pfizer • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the US Medical Affairs (USMA) Hematology-Endocrine Lead, the Medical Director provides leadership and expertise in sickle cell disease (SCD), contributing to the planning and execution of medical strategies and bringing technical expertise and an in-depth understanding of medicine development and lifecycle to US Medical Affairs SCD activities. The Director is an integral member of the US Medical Affairs-Hematology-Endocrine team and leads the SCD therapeutic area, which includes a compound in clinical development.

The Medical Director supports internal and external medical initiatives, including establishing and maintaining thought leader relationships, identifying clinical care gaps, and facilitating customer-focused communications and resources. The role requires therapeutic area and product expertise and an understanding of patients’ and physicians’ perspectives. The Director works closely with Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to support and execute the US Medical Affairs plan.

The position is onsite at a Pfizer site. Travel of up to 25% is required. The role is eligible for a 20% target bonus under Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan and participation in a share-based long-term incentive program. Pfizer also offers benefits including a 401(k) plan with matching and an additional retirement savings contribution, paid vacation, holidays and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Relocation assistance is listed as unavailable in the job details; later posting language says it may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Requirements

• Terminal doctorate, such as a PhD or PharmD.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical or medical practice, or a combination of these.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and oversee and guide colleagues’ work to achieve meaningful outcomes and business impact.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among stakeholders and build internal and external relationships.
• Ability to organize work, adapt, prioritize multiple demands, and lead effectively in a matrix organization.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy, and flexibility.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in sickle cell disease.
• Experience in Medical Affairs.
• Relationship-building skills within and outside Pfizer.
• Team-oriented approach to achieving success.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of US medical strategies and tactics for the SCD portfolio.
• Participate in reviewing and approving promotional and nonpromotional materials to ensure fair balance.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Organized Customer, Field Medical, HEOR, and other internal stakeholders to drive US strategic direction for the brand.
• Plan and lead advisory boards, congress-related symposia, and congress planning.
• Contribute to publication planning, data generation, and other medical and scientific activities that inform healthcare professionals about the appropriate use of Pfizer medicines.
• Serve as a trusted source of accurate scientific knowledge about data, disease state, product labeling, competitive data sets, and clinical trials.
• Participate in developing and maintaining HCP engagement plans for HQ Medical Affairs.
• Support congress activities in collaboration with US and Global colleagues.
• Support evidence dissemination and education, including scientific publications and scientific exchange.
• Support the internal medical training curriculum in collaboration with the medical affairs capabilities group.
• Partner in developing training materials and provide expert medical presentations and education.
• Support development of training modules.
• Partner with Medical Information colleagues to provide expert input into Medical Letters and ensure updates as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a 20% target bonus.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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