Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, MD
About The Position
The Medical Director leads Pfizer’s US Medical Affairs work in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), bringing therapeutic-area expertise and knowledge of medicine development and lifecycle activities to the planning and execution of medical strategies. The role leads the SCD therapeutic area within the US Medical Affairs-Hematology-Endocrine team, including a compound in clinical development, and reports to the US Medical Affairs Hematology-Endocrine Lead. The Medical Director supports internal and external medical initiatives, builds and maintains relationships with SCD thought leaders, identifies clinical care gaps, and helps develop customer-focused communications and resources. The role works closely with Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to execute the US Medical Affairs plan and provides expertise on SCD, patients’ and physicians’ perspectives, disease-state and product information, clinical-trial data, and appropriate use of Pfizer medicines.
Requirements
- MD or DO professional degree.
- At least 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical or medical practice, or a combination of these.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and guiding 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 and prioritize multiple demands, adapt flexibly, and lead effectively in a matrix organization.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; US work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in Sickle Cell Disease.
- Experience in Medical Affairs.
- Ability to build relationships within and outside Pfizer.
- Team-oriented approach, creativity, resourcefulness, high energy, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of US medical strategies and tactics for the SCD portfolio.
- Review and approve promotional and nonpromotional materials, ensuring fair balance.
- Collaborate with Commercial, Organized Customer, Field Medical, HEOR, and other internal stakeholders to guide US brand strategy.
- Plan and lead advisory boards, congress-related symposia, and congress planning.
- Contribute to publication planning, data-generation activities, and other medical and scientific activities that inform healthcare professionals about the appropriate use of Pfizer medicines.
- Serve as a reliable source of accurate scientific information about data, disease state, product labeling, competitive data, and clinical trials.
- Develop and maintain 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.
- Help address training needs by developing materials and delivering 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, holiday, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan, with a 25% bonus target of base salary.
- Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
