US Field Medical Operational Excellence Director

Pfizer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an US Field Medical Operational Excellence Director to drive alignment of medical strategy across US Specialty Care and Medical Affairs, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of medical plans.

The role combines organizational leadership, project management and financial planning to support asset-specific initiatives, governance processes and performance tracking within US Field Medical.

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

The US Field Medical Operational Excellence Director is an integral member of the US Field Medical and Field Medical Operational Excellence Teams. The US Field Medical Operational Excellence Director supports the development and implementation of key assigned Global / US category-led initiatives that have an impact on multiple Medical Affairs stakeholders and markets. They combine organizational, project management, financial excellence and understanding of Medical Affairs strategic priorities, with the goal of seamless execution of medical plans. They are a part of a working environment where colleagues understand and exhibit customer-focused medical professionalism with honor and integrity. The role reports to the US Field Medical Operational Excellence Team Lead with strong dotted line to the Specialty Care Field Medical Director Lead and closely collaborates with the US Specialty Care Medical Affairs colleagues, Operational Excellence Colleagues, and cross functional partners.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic and Organizational Alignment and Initiatives

Supports the Specialty Care Field Medical Director Lead to drive alignment and coordination of goals, priorities, and efforts across Medical Affairs categories and asset teams, and with other cross functional partners. Contributes as a thought partner to the assigned Field Medical Affairs Lead(s) and teams to develop and define future looking vision, mission, and strategic initiatives. Supports the assigned Field Medical Affairs Lead(s) to drive alignment and coordination of goals, priorities, and efforts across Medical Affairs categories and asset teams, and with other cross functional partners. Supports the implementation of organizational/team-specific change management plans for Medical Affairs, in collaboration with Change Management team members. Leads identifying, raising/sharing, and implementing best practices; ensuring consistency in overarching processes and systems, where needed; and developing partnerships with key colleagues in other functional areas to ensure ongoing alignment and efficiency.

Project and Operational Support

Develops and maintains business relationships with Finance, Contracts & Outsourcing, Compliance and Operational Excellence colleagues to assist in Medical Affairs project advancement. Drives the creation/implementation of medical processes, appropriate SOP's, working with key stakeholders, to support strategy and execution of Medical Affairs, data generation/communication activities. Coordinates with other Operational Excellence Team members across categories to standardize approaches, processes, SOPs, etc. Supports asset-specific governance committees to drive forward effective decision-making. Supports assigned Medical Affairs activities/initiatives - including development and monitoring of project and program plans and tracking of milestones. Drives agendas and supports facilitation of Field Medical Team meetings, ensuring minutes are recorded and filed. Provides presentation development support for internal meetings. Develops and leads tracking of performance / activity measurements (metrics) as appropriate, and shares / coordinates with the Medical Impact and Outcomes team. Collaborates and aligns with key internal stakeholders and other Operational Excellence colleagues for consistency and alignment as appropriate. Serves as US Field Medical Governance/Compliance Lead for all customer facing medical teams within US Specialty Care Field Medical, liaising with Legal, Compliance and Governance on processes and issues related to US Specialty Care Field Medical while ensuring continuous training and understanding across US Field teams.

Financial Management / Tracking for Asset and/or Field Medical

Supports overall financial management and forecasting, with limited oversight, for assigned Asset or Field Medical area budget, working with finance, Field Medical Lead and other Field Medical team members as necessary. Partner with Legal, Procurement, finance, and external customers to develop and execute consultant agreements, service level agreements, program schedules, and Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and lead various project management financial activities to ensure timely & compliant invoice routing and approval. Supports project / program budget plan for Asset and/or Field Medical Group to provide management with accurate YTD budget spend. Provides financial guidance and serve as resource for questions. Collaborates with Medical, Finance, and Financial Systems teams (including the Portfolio on Demand (POD) and OnTrack teams) to ensure accurate forecasting and budget management. Supports development of the Field Medical Strategic and Operating Plan. Supports Operating Plan process for assigned Field Medical area.

Field Medical Enablement Systems & Continuous Improvement across US Field Medical

Owns day-to-day operations of Field Medical enablement platforms. Serves as the primary operational poi