Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, non-MD
About The Position
The Medical Director will lead the sickle cell disease (SCD) therapeutic area within Pfizer’s US Medical Affairs Hematology-Endocrine team, including a compound in clinical development. Reporting to the US Medical Affairs Hematology-Endocrine Lead, the role contributes medical expertise, disease-area knowledge, and an understanding of medicine development and lifecycle to US Medical Affairs activities related to SCD. The Medical Director supports the development and execution of US medical strategies, builds and maintains relationships with thought leaders, identifies clinical care gaps, and helps develop customer-focused communications and resources. The role collaborates with Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to deliver the US Medical Affairs plan, and supports scientific exchange, evidence dissemination, education, training, and appropriate use of Pfizer medicines. The position is onsite at a Pfizer site, with travel of up to 25%.
Requirements
- Terminal doctorate or professional degree, 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 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 build relationships internally and externally.
- Ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple demands, remain flexible, and lead effectively in a matrix organization.
- Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy, and flexibility.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Authorization to work in the United States for any employer; permanent U.S. work authorization is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in sickle cell disease.
- Experience in Medical Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Support the 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 drive the US strategic direction for the brand.
- 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 trusted source of accurate scientific knowledge regarding the data, disease state, product label, and competitive data sets for clinical trials.
- Help 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 activities, 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.
- Establish and maintain thought leader relationships in SCD, understand and identify clinical care gaps, and facilitate development of customer-focused communications and resources.
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 bonus target of 20% 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
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
