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

Pfizer • New York City, NY

6d • $254,100 - $423,500 • 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 evolves and implements priority healthcare professional (HCP) lists before launch and develops launch lists; plans care-gap initiatives with Brand Medical Affairs and MEI; and plans and coordinates FMD engagement with clinical trialists. It also identifies new medical customer segments to engage and leads other group-wide, cross-functional, or therapeutic-area initiatives assigned by the IM FMD Group VP.

The role promotes execution excellence by adopting digital and on-demand tools that improve HCP identification, prioritization, and the medical customer experience. It stays current on FDA and other U.S. regulations, medical and scientific developments, and relevant Pfizer standard operating procedures and field medical guidance. In partnership with the IM FMD Group VP, the role supports effective, appropriate, and compliant collaboration between headquarters, field medical, and other functions.

As a member of the IM FMD Leadership Team, the Senior Director partners with an existing Strategy & Execution Lead, facilitates key group processes, 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 role may represent the group on field medical governance teams and serve on committees as directed by the IM FMD Group VP.

This is a U.S.-remote role for candidates residing in the Eastern or Central time zone. Approximately 50% travel, including overnight travel, is required. The position requires permanent U.S. work authorization; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available. The annual base salary range is $254,100 to $423,500, with eligibility for a performance bonus target of 25% of base salary and a share-based long-term incentive program. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs or eligibility, although the posting also states that the role is not eligible for a relocation package.

Requirements

• MD required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and guiding colleagues’ work to achieve outcomes and business impact.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and managing without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, including the ability to assess alternative scenarios and implications and develop pragmatic recommendations.
• Ability to analyze, define, and convey complex concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills for leadership and internal audiences, and strong presentation skills.
• Strong organization, flexibility, and ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Demonstrated high performance and excellence, executive maturity, business acumen, and ability to influence peers.
• Reside in the U.S. Eastern or Central time zone.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%, including overnight travel, and comply with corporate travel requirements.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and expertise in therapeutic areas outside Internal Medicine.
• Experience working with ex-U.S. field medical groups and/or in roles with global Medical Affairs responsibilities.
• Location in the Eastern or Central United States.

Responsibilities

• Evolve and implement berobenatide CWM and LCM priority HCP lists for pre-launch engagement and develop launch priority HCP lists for the IM FMD Group.
• Partner with Brand Medical Affairs and MEI on analyses that inform priority CWM and LCM HCP lists, and lead IM FMD Leadership Team alignment on medical criteria for list curation.
• 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 berobenatide CWM and LCM clinical programs.
• Identify and prioritize, in partnership with Brand Medical Affairs, new medical customer segments such as telehealth, medspas, and wellness influencers for engagement.
• Coordinate berobenatide Study Lead activities across CWM and LCM programs on behalf of the IM FMD Leadership Team.
• Identify novel approaches for prioritizing IM FMD Group HCP engagement for berobenatide, CWM, and LCM indications.
• Lead additional IM FMD Group-wide, cross-functional, or therapeutic-area initiatives assigned by the IM FMD Group VP.
• Stay current on and adopt digital technology, on-demand offerings, and related tools 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 healthcare professionals.
• Keep current on scientific and medical literature, developments in designated therapeutic areas, and relevant Pfizer SOPs and field medical guidance.
• Work with the IM FMD Group VP to ensure effective, appropriate, and compliant communication and collaboration among headquarters, field medical, 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 Group processes and initiatives for the assigned priority areas.
• Analyze field medical data across teams with the IM FMD VP and Strategy & Execution Lead partner, 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 U.S. Pfizer or business-unit Field Medical Governance teams and serve on 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, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligible for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25% of base salary.
• Eligible to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility; the posting also says the role is not eligible for a relocation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree