US Specialty Care Medical Lead

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ROLE SUMMARY

The Vice President, US Medical Affairs Lead, Pfizer Specialty Care (SC) is responsible for leading the US Medical team comprised of Brand Medical Strategy teams across SC therapeutic areas and will partner closely with the Field Medical organizations, including Field Medical Director and Field Medical Outcomes organizations. This leader will set the group’s vision and strategic direction to yield the highest level of medical impact for the US SC Medical Affairs organization.

The US Medical Lead works highly collaboratively with Global Medical leads, other Regional Heads, publications, Medical Excellence, PRD and Commercial leads. The US Medical Lead is an integral member of the US Medical Leadership Team. The US SC Lead is responsible for regional strategy and all US related functions inclusive of data generation (in partnership with PRD, as appropriate) and evidence dissemination and education of key stakeholders and medical experts in the use of our in-line medicines, late-stage development portfolio and aligned with our therapy areas. He/She is expected to build and maintain strong opinion leader relationships engaging in external collaborations to gain insight and to inform clinical development and life cycle plans.

The leader will ensure a world class team with exceptional regional understanding of one of the most important global markets, exceptional peer and KOL relationships and a superb understanding of the regional health care ecosystem and access environment. With exceptional asset knowledge this will contribute to the global asset strategy.

The lead will also work with partners to leverage operational excellence in the region to ensure timely delivery of major clinical trials, IIRs, RWE and core dissemination activities. Accountable to build regional medical budget and to execute with excellence and highest levels of integrity and compliance. The US SC Medical Lead will also facilitate and manage the team’s appropriate internal information sharing and coordination (e.g., with relevant U.S. commercial teams) to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with both Pfizer and external policies, guidelines, and regulations.

The VP, US SC Medical Lead, is a key member of the US Medical Leadership Team and reports to the Head of US Medical Affairs. He/she and will contribute to the development of a vision, strategic direction, and implementation plan regarding alignment of cross-functional engagement of customers across the U.S. and ensure the Brand Medical activities result in a positive medical customer experience and impact.

• Reports to the Head of US Medical Affairs
• Maintains a strong partnership with Field Medical Director and Field Medical Outcomes organizations
• Maintains strong working relationships with Global Medical Affairs Leads, Outcomes & Evidence, Clinical Sciences, PRD and Medical Information
• Maintains strong working relationships and communications with Pfizer commercial lines in the region and headquarters; serves as a member of the US Specialty Care Leadership Team;
• Maintains strong working relationship with necessary platform functions such as Legal, Compliance and People Experience.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all SC Brand Medical Teams across all in-line medicines
• Accountable for managing administrative and project and FTE budget associated with respective teams.
• Proactively assesses and makes recommendations regarding FTE allocations across the full portfolio and major expenditures during the fiscal year

People Management:

• Build leading edge capabilities, drives functional excellence and ensures the highest levels of integrity and compliance in all activities/engagements
• Responsible for leading, managing, developing, and coaching all SC Brand Medical Leaders across the US
• Retain talent and in collaboration with the US Medical Leadership the selection of new team members as needed
• Focuses on Medical Professionalism, integrity and maintains a high functioning and performance culture for team.
• Develops and maintains working relationship with People Experience to help manage talent and any performance issues.
• Manages performance reviews, compensation planning and colleague development.

Strategy and Business Planning:

• As member of the US Medical leadership team contribute to the development and execution of team medical plan(s) that is aligned with the respective US Medical Affairs plans for in-line and late-stage product strategies and medical objectives
• Leads the strategic operating planning across all therapeutic areas for SC

Operational Management:

• Anticipate evolution of FDA and other US regulations and guidance that impact interactions with and delivery of medical information to external healthcare professionals.
• Anticipate and partner internally to adopt new digital technology, on demand, and other related offerings that improve the efficiency of FMD communications activities and/or enhance the overall medical customer experience.
• Keep updated on scientific and medical literature and developments within a designated therapeutic area(s).
• Align with US Medical Leadership on appropriate quantitative and qualitative metrics that measure the impact of the Brand and Field Medical Teams that resonate broadly with medical colleagues and internal stakeholders.
• Stays current on all relevant Pfizer SOPs and guidance documents.
• Ensures team activities are conducted in compliance with both internal and external policies, guidelines, and regulations. Ensure compliance of team members with required responsibilities, including completion of assigned SOPs by stated deadlines.
• Guides work prioritization and resource allocation within team.
• Authorizes expenditures related to travel, training, supplies and other miscellaneous team expenses.
• Actively engage in relevant budget planning process.
• Partners with administrative professional staff to ensure effective administrative professional staff support is provided to the team.
• Ensure that communication and collaboration between HQ, across Field Medical and other medical and commercial functions is effective, appropriate, and compliant, and that the medical professionalism of the teams in the creation and implementation of its objectives and activities is maintained.

Other Managerial Responsibilities:

• Serve on Medical Affairs and/or cross-functional, cross divisional and cross business unit committees.
• Interact with investigators and other HCPs as appropriate in clinical and research activities
• Regularly conduct “skip level” meetings and/or Field Rides with selected colleagues in the group.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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.

• MD, Pharm D, PhD, or Equivalent Doctorate degree required
• MD and more than 9 years; PharmD/PHD and more than 15+ years in the medical affairs function in the pharmaceutical industry with broad and extensive experience including drug development, regulatory interactions, issue management, and business experience to have a thorough understanding of the processes associated with Medical Affairs. Working knowledge of lifecycle management and regulatory processes is essential
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with Pfizer leaders and key external stakeholders
• Scientific/ translational research background and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate scientific literature
• Management and leadership skills, with ability to lead matrixed, cross-functional work teams
• Ability to partner cross culturally/regionally
• In-depth understanding and experience with study methodology, protocol design, safety evaluation, and data analysis
• Ability to evaluate budget requests
• Strong people leadership and management
• Expert in SC market dynamics, current treatment landscape
• Knowledgeable on clinical trial design and execution
• Strong relationships established with current SC KOLs and key customers

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

~30% travel time within the US

Other Job Details:

Last Date to Apply for Job: January 26th, 2025

Additional Location Information: New York, NY; Collegeville, PA; Cambridge, MA; Groton, CT; Bothell, WA, Lake Forest, IL; La Jolla, CA; Tampa, FL; San Francisco, CA

Eligible for Relocation Package: No

#LI-PFE

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $256,100.00 to $426,800.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits nearmejobs.eu (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

• The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $230,500.00 to $384,100.00.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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