Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, MD

Pfizer • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director will lead the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) therapeutic area within Pfizer’s US Medical Affairs Hematology-Endocrine team, contributing medical expertise and leadership to the planning and execution of medical strategies and activities. The role supports an SCD portfolio that includes a compound in clinical development and applies an understanding of medicine development and lifecycle across US Medical Affairs work.

The Medical Director will build and maintain relationships with thought leaders, identify clinical care gaps, and help develop customer-focused communications and resources. The role provides therapeutic-area and product expertise, considers the perspectives of patients and physicians, and collaborates with Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to execute the US Medical Affairs plan.

This is an onsite position at a Pfizer site, with travel of up to 25%. The role requires permanent US work authorization; US work visa sponsorship is not available.

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 ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and guide colleagues’ work toward meaningful outcomes and business impact.
• Ability to build relationships within and outside Pfizer.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach and proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands, remain flexible, and lead effectively in a matrix organization.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy, and flexibility.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in Sickle Cell Disease.
• Experience in Medical Affairs.

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 drive 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 initiatives that inform healthcare professionals about appropriate use of Pfizer medicines.
• Serve as a trusted source of accurate scientific knowledge about the data, disease state, product label, competitive data sets, and clinical trials.
• Develop and maintain HCP engagement plans for headquarters 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, deliver expert medical presentations and education, and 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.
• Work with Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to support and execute the US Medical Affairs plan.

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.
• Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan, with a bonus target of 25% of base salary.
• 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