Oncology Field Medical Director, Thoracic (Non MD)

Pfizer; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 169,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Medical Affairs expert for the Thoracic Oncology Team. This remote role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivering medical content. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in healthcare. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid leave

Health coverage

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Medical strategy for assigned customers.
• Provide therapeutic area/product information to stakeholders.
• Lead advisory boards and manage multiple projects.

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 Pfizer Medical Affairs priorities 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 presentations, written communication, and 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 Therapeutic Area.
10. Provide truthful, accurate, and scientifically supported information in response to unsolicited medical requests from HCPs, in compliance with Pfizer guidelines.
11. Lead advisory boards (BRF, Vendor) with manager oversight.
12. Field relevant inbound queries from HCPs via established triage process.
13. Partner with Oncology Research & Development and Global Product Development in identifying potential sites for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials, including under-represented populations.
14. Provide Medical support throughout the Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) process.
15. Cultivate research and therapeutic area expertise, including familiarity with latest congress data and literature.
16. Provide Asset leadership.
17. Understand principles of study design, data analysis, and communicate these concepts effectively.
18. Exhibit strong territory leadership.
19. Communicate proactively with Patient Advocacy Groups, providing insights on structure, capabilities, and patient needs.
20. Serve on Medical, TA, and asset cross-functional committees as appropriate.
21. Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs with professional associations, demonstrating medical professionalism.
22. Mentor onboarding partners, ad board, and study leads.
23. 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.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills for managing multiple demands and conflict.

**Ability to Demonstrate:**

1. Manage multiple projects remotely, prioritize effectively, and exercise good judgment.
2. Work within a matrixed 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.
5. Collaborate and demonstrate leadership that inspires alignment.
6. Be a self-starter, accountable, with a sense of urgency.
7. Maintain self-awareness and adapt behaviors for performance and engagement.
8. Demonstrate clinical and technical skills.
9. Utilize digital technology effectively for medical interactions.
10. Operate a Pfizer company car and travel 60-80% as required.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

1. Knowledge of SOPs/Regulations regarding interactions.
2. Previous Field Medical experience.
3. Leadership in 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 bonuses and long-term incentives. Benefits include 401(k), paid leave, health coverage, and more. Relocation assistance may be available.

**Sunshine Act:**

Pfizer reports payments and transfers of value to healthcare providers as required by law. Questions about this should be directed to your Talent Acquisition representative.

**EEO & Employment Eligibility:**

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and compliance with employment laws. This position requires work authorization in the U.S.