Oncology Field Medical Director, Thoracic (MD required)

Pfizer; Bridgeport (CT); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking an Oncology Field Medical Director for the Thoracic Oncology Team. This role involves providing expertise, executing medical strategy, and engaging with healthcare professionals across New England. The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO degree and experience in the field, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires significant travel and collaboration within a matrixed team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Recognized subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers.
• Provide truthful, accurate, and scientifically supported information.
• Optimize patient-centricity in Medical communications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Oncology Field Medical Director, Thoracic (MD required)

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Role Summary

You will provide therapeutic area/product expertise for the Thoracic Oncology Team across a broad range of Medical customer segments and initiatives in New England.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers within a territory, coordinating with Pfizer colleagues to achieve objectives.
2. Maintain knowledge of relevant disease states and Pfizer medicines, providing information to stakeholders.
3. Serve as a resource for Medical Information and customer insights, sharing information and customer viewpoints appropriately.
4. Contribute to Medical content strategy development and execute aligned Field Medical tactics.
5. Communicate effectively with headquarters Medical colleagues, Medical Information, and Field Medical teams.
6. Demonstrate expertise in communication channels, including presentations, written communication, and virtual conversations.
7. Optimize patient-centricity in Medical communications, incorporating Health Literacy and cultural awareness principles.
8. Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines and topics in the therapeutic area.
9. Identify and engage with priority customer segments.
10. Provide truthful, accurate, and scientifically supported information in response to medical requests, complying with Pfizer guidelines.
11. Lead advisory boards with manager oversight.
12. Handle inbound queries from HCPs via established processes.
13. Partner with Research & Development and Global Product Development in identifying clinical trial sites, including underrepresented populations.
14. Support Investigator Sponsored Research processes.
15. Cultivate research and therapeutic expertise, staying updated with congress data and literature.
16. Provide Asset leadership and understand study design, data analysis, and interpretation.
17. Exhibit strong territory leadership and communicate proactively with Patient Advocacy Groups.
18. Participate in cross-functional committees and represent Pfizer Medical Affairs in professional societies.
19. Mentor onboarding partners, advisory board, and study leads.
20. Participate in special projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Recognized subject matter expert.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict management.

Abilities

• Manage multiple projects remotely, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate good judgment.
• Work within a matrixed team to foster relationships aligned with Medical objectives.
• Lead through change and adapt to evolving healthcare environments.
• Problem-solve and network enterprise-wide.
• Collaborate and demonstrate leadership that inspires alignment.
• Be proactive, accountable, and deliver results with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain self-awareness and adapt behaviors accordingly.
• Demonstrate clinical and technical skills.
• Utilize digital technology effectively in medical interactions.
• Be willing to travel 60-80% of the time, operate a company car, and attend meetings as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SOPs, regulations regarding Pfizer/customer interactions.
• Previous Field Medical experience.

Work location: Remote - Field Based (New England).