Senior Manager, Sickle Cell Disease, US Medical Affairs, Rare Disease

Pfizer • New York City, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, US Medical Affairs, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) provides support for the US Hematology Medical strategy, with a primary focus in SCD, to achieve short- and long-term Medical objectives in alignment with the overall business strategy. He/she is an integral member of the US Medical team supporting ongoing and new Medical initiatives to enable productive internal cross-functional and external professional partnerships. He/she works to develop appropriate collaborations across US and Global Medical Affairs externally to strengthen Medical networks and promote scientific data generation and communication He/she works to develop SCD-focused Medical communications and supports the US Medical Affairs operating plan while putting the patient first within the spectrum of the Pfizer Core Values and Behaviors.

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) or PhD
• 1+ years in Medical Affairs experience or Fellowship experience required
• Knowledge and experience in Sickle Cell Disease is required
• Basic understanding of the drug development process
• Basic knowledge of health care economics and its impact on medical decision making
• Strong analytical skills
• Professional demeanor & excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with external customers /internal colleagues
• Customer-oriented approach and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Proven strategic thinking skills and ability to interpret and implement strategic directions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deal effectively with deadlines
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy and flexibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and execution of US Medical strategies and tactics in support of the USMA Specialty Care portfolio with a primary focus supporting the SCD Portfolio
• Supports the development and execution of the SCD US medical affairs operating and US launch plans
• Participates in promotional material development and RC support of medical content review, including established portfolio and launch-critical assets
• Within RC, partners with legal, regulatory and marketing colleagues to ensure compliant, accurate and high-quality content of all promotional and sales training materials
• Serves as needed as a Medical Affairs reviewer for MRC (Medical Review Committee)
• Gathers customer insights
• Tracks competitive intelligence relevant to the SCD landscape
• Participates in planning and execution of Advisory Boards to gather expert advice on medical communications and initiatives
• As needed, partners cross-functionally with FMDs and other customer-facing roles to gather critical feedback to help integrate into strategy development and execution
• As needed, supports POAs and Sales training needs through partnership in developing materials and provide expert medical presentations and education.
• Support development of training modules
• Supports data generation/analyses and ensures medical and scientific accuracy of manuscripts and abstracts/posters.
• Mentors and coaches fellows, interns, and rotational students
• Initiates and maintains communications with the leadership of professional societies and patient advocacy groups to further Medical objectives
• Partners with Medical Information colleagues to provide expert input into Medical Letters and ensure updates as needed

Benefits

• eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
• comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments
• Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees