Sr. Director, Internal Medicine Field Medical Director Strategy & Execution Lead, non-MD

Pfizer • New York City, NY

6d • $214,900 - $358,100 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director, Internal Medicine (IM) Field Medical Director (FMD) Group Strategy & Execution Lead is responsible for leading priorities related to berobenatide, Chronic Weight Management (CWM), and related Life-Cycle Management (LCM) indications. The role develops and implements priority healthcare professional (HCP) lists for pre-launch and launch engagement, plans CWM Care Gap initiatives with Brand Medical Affairs and MEI, and ensures effective field medical engagement with clinical trialists. It also identifies new priority customer segments, such as tele-health, Medspas, and wellness influencers, and leads additional group-wide, cross-functional, or therapeutic-area initiatives as assigned by the IM FMD Group VP.

The role contributes to execution excellence by keeping current with digital and on-demand tools, relevant FDA and U.S. regulatory guidance, scientific developments, and Pfizer standard operating procedures and field medical guidance. In coordination with the IM FMD Group VP, the lead supports effective and compliant communication between headquarters, field medical, and other medical and commercial functions.

As a member of the IM FMD Leadership Team, the lead partners with an existing group Strategy & Execution Lead, facilitates execution of key processes and initiatives, analyzes field medical data, and contributes to reports for field medical team leads, cross-functional stakeholders, and the U.S. Medical Affairs Leadership Team. The lead may also represent the group on governance teams and serve on committees as directed by the IM FMD Group VP.

The position is U.S. remote, with a requirement to reside in the Eastern or Central time zone and travel approximately 50%, including overnight travel. The position offers an annual base salary range of $214,900 to $358,100, eligibility for a performance bonus with a 22.5% target, and participation in a share-based long-term incentive program. Pfizer offers benefits including retirement contributions, paid time off, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health coverage. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 7 years of relevant experience with a PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and managing without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, including identifying alternative scenarios and implications and developing pragmatic recommendations.
• Ability to analyze, define, and convey complex concepts.
• Strong written, verbal, influencing, and presentation skills for leadership and internal audiences.
• Strong organization, flexibility, and ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Demonstrated high performance, executive maturity, business acumen, and ability to influence peers.
• Residence in the U.S. Eastern or Central Time Zone.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%, including overnight travel.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree, such as Doctor of Nursing Practice or Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Experience and expertise in therapeutic areas outside Internal Medicine.
• Experience working with ex-U.S. field medical groups or in roles with global Medical Affairs responsibilities.
• Location in the Eastern or Central U.S. time zones.

Responsibilities

• Evolve and implement berobenatide CWM and LCM priority HCP lists for pre-launch engagement and develop launch priority lists for the IM FMD Group.
• Partner with Brand Medical Affairs and MEI on analyses to inform priority-list curation and lead IM FMD Leadership Team alignment on medical criteria.
• Plan and implement CWM Care Gap initiatives at launch in collaboration with Brand Medical Affairs and MEI.
• Plan and ensure effective IM FMD engagement with trialists in the berobenatide CWM and LCM clinical programs.
• Identify and prioritize new medical customer segments, in partnership with Brand Medical Affairs, to support the CWM therapeutic area.
• Coordinate berobenatide Study Lead activities across CWM and LCM programs on behalf of the IM FMD Leadership Team.
• Identify novel approaches to prioritizing IM FMD Group HCP engagement for berobenatide, CWM, and LCM indications.
• Lead additional IM FMD Group-wide, cross-functional, or other therapeutic-area initiatives as assigned by the IM FMD Group VP.
• Stay current on and adopt digital technology and on-demand offerings that improve HCP identification and prioritization or the medical customer experience.
• Stay current on FDA and other U.S. regulations and guidance affecting interactions with and delivery of medical information to external HCPs.
• Keep updated on scientific and medical literature and developments in designated therapeutic areas, and on relevant Pfizer SOPs and field medical guidance.
• Work with the IM FMD Group VP to support effective, appropriate, and compliant communication and collaboration among headquarters, field medical, and other medical and commercial functions.
• Serve as a member of the IM FMD Leadership Team and collaborate effectively with the existing IM FMD Group Strategy & Execution Lead.
• Lead and facilitate execution of key IM FMD processes and initiatives in the designated priority areas.
• Partner with the IM FMD VP and Strategy & Execution Lead to analyze field medical data across teams and contribute to reports for field medical team leads, cross-functional stakeholders, and the U.S. Medical Affairs Leadership Team.
• Represent the IM FMD Group on Field Medical Governance teams across Pfizer U.S. or business units, and serve on relevant committees as directed by the IM FMD Group VP.
• Travel approximately 50%, including overnight travel, and comply with applicable corporate travel requirements, policies, and procedures.

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 for the Global Performance Plan, with a bonus target of 22.5% of base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior