Oncology Field Medical Director, Thoracic (Non MD)

Pfizer; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 169,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Expert for the Thoracic Oncology Team. This role involves executing medical strategies, providing expertise, and collaborating across teams to enhance patient-centric communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in health sciences and significant experience in the field. This position offers a competitive salary and remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Eligibility for bonus

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience for PharmD/PhD, 8+ years for MBA/MSc, 10+ years for BA/BSc.
• Recognized subject matter expert with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Medical strategy for assigned customers.
• Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines.
• Collaborate with Global Medical Affairs colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science

PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree

Job description

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 territory (New England).

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for appropriate assigned customers within a territory, compliantly coordinating with other Pfizer colleagues as needed to achieve Medical objectives.
2. Maintain required knowledge of relevant TA/disease states and Pfizer medicines, providing therapeutic area/product information to both internal and external stakeholders as needed.
3. Serve as a conduit and resource for Medical Information and customer insights, providing requested information to HCPs as allowed by Pfizer guidance and sharing customer viewpoints with Pfizer as appropriate.
4. Understand the priorities of Pfizer Medical Affairs to contribute to Medical content strategy development and execute aligned Field Medical tactics.
5. Maintain effective communication and collaboration among headquarters Medical colleagues, Medical Information, and other Pfizer Field Medical colleagues.
6. Demonstrate expertise in communication across multiple channels, including live and virtual presentations, written communication, and phone or virtual conversations.
7. Optimize patient centricity of Medical communications and deliverables, incorporating Health Literacy and cultural awareness principles.
8. Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines and relevant topics in the designated therapeutic area.
9. Identify and seek medical engagement from priority customer segments in the assigned Therapeutic Area.
10. Provide truthful, accurate, and scientifically supported information in response to direct unsolicited medical requests from HCPs, in compliance with Pfizer guidelines, policies, and procedures.
11. Lead advisory boards (BRF, Vendor) with manager oversight.
12. Handle relevant inbound queries from HCPs via established triage process.
13. Collaborate with Global Medical Affairs colleagues, Oncology R&D, and GPD to identify potential sites for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials, including sites serving under-represented populations.
14. Support Medical aspects throughout the Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) process.
15. Cultivate research and therapeutic expertise, including familiarity with latest congress data and literature.
16. Provide Asset leadership.
17. Understand study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation; communicate these concepts effectively.
18. Exhibit strong territory leadership.
19. Communicate proactively and reactively with Patient Advocacy Groups, in collaboration with Corporate Affairs and HQ Medical Affairs.
20. Deliver insights on local patient organization structure, capabilities, and needs.
21. Participate in Medical, TA, and asset cross-functional committees as appropriate.
22. Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs in clinical/professional associations, demonstrating professionalism.
23. Engage in mentorship roles, including onboarding partners, ad board, and study lead mentoring.
24. Participate in special projects as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Health Science required.
2. PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree highly preferred.
3. Relevant experience: PharmD/PhD with 6+ years, MBA/MSc with 8+ years, BA/BSc with 10+ years.
4. Recognized subject matter expert with excellent communication skills.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing multiple demands and conflicts constructively.

Ability to:

1. Manage a high volume of projects remotely, prioritize effectively, and exercise sound judgment.
2. Work within a matrixed, multidisciplinary team to foster relationships aligned with Medical objectives.
3. Lead change and adapt in a dynamic healthcare environment.
4. Problem-solve and network enterprise-wide for solutions.
5. Collaborate and demonstrate leadership to inspire alignment and partnership.
6. Be proactive, accountable, and driven to deliver impactful results.
7. Maintain self-awareness and adapt behaviors for optimal performance and engagement.
8. Demonstrate clinical and technical skills, including rapid adoption of digital tools.
9. Operate a Pfizer company car and travel 60-80% as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiarity with SOPs/Regulations regarding Pfizer interactions.
2. Previous Field Medical experience.
3. Leadership capabilities, including influencing, coaching, and guiding others.

Work Location: Remote - Field Based (NEW ENGLAND)

The annual base salary ranges from $169,700 to $282,900, with eligibility for bonus, long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits. Relocation assistance may be available. For more details, visit Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits.