Vaccines & Antivirals Field Medical, Director, MD

Pfizer; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director for their Vaccines & Antivirals Field Medical team. This role involves engaging with external medical stakeholders to deliver critical medical information and educational content. You'll lead strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance while fostering collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong medical background, particularly in vaccines and antivirals, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in patient care and medical education while navigating a complex healthcare landscape. If you're passionate about advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in relevant medical fields.
• Expertise in vaccines and antivirals recognized externally.
• Strong technical skills for medical interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines.
• Engage with healthcare stakeholders to align priorities.
• Lead advisory boards and manage stakeholder queries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Networking

Collaboration

Adaptability

Technical Skills

Project Management

Education

MD or DO degree

Tools

Health IT systems

EHR platforms

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Vaccines & Antivirals Field Medical, Director is responsible for providing therapeutic area/product expertise across a broad range of external medical stakeholders (EMS) and initiatives within an assigned territory (Washington, Oregon, Alaska).

• Plan and execute independent Medical strategy and engagement with external medical stakeholders in the territory, ensuring compliance and coordination with Pfizer colleagues to meet Medical objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas/disease states and Pfizer medicines, providing information to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Act as a conduit for Medical Information and stakeholder insights, sharing information and viewpoints appropriately per Pfizer guidelines.
• Align Medical educational content strategies with Pfizer Medical Affairs priorities and execute relevant Field Medical tactics.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among headquarters Medical teams, Medical Information, and Field Medical colleagues.
• Demonstrate expertise in scientific communication through various channels, including presentations, written communication, and virtual interactions.
• Incorporate health literacy and cultural awareness principles to optimize patient care in all medical communications.
• Conduct activities in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Educate external stakeholders on disease states and guideline-based care to enhance understanding and patient outcomes.
• Achieve engagement targets with external medical stakeholders as defined by leadership.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines and relevant topics.
• Provide education on Pfizer's clinical and economic impact, including data analyses and outcomes evaluations.
• Share objective, scientifically supported medical information regarding Pfizer medicines and disease prevention.
• Execute projects and collaborations in compliance with regulations.
• Lead Medical account plans for external stakeholders, sharing insights and identifying collaboration opportunities.
• Engage with healthcare landscape stakeholders, such as Quality Improvement Organizations and advocacy groups, to understand and align with their priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand data needs and outcomes of interest.
• Identify and seek medical engagement from priority stakeholder segments.
• Respond truthfully and accurately to unsolicited medical requests, adhering to Pfizer guidelines.
• Lead advisory boards and manage inbound stakeholder queries.
• Partner with colleagues on clinical trial site identification, including underrepresented populations.
• Support Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) activities.
• Develop therapeutic and research expertise, staying current with congress data and literature.
• Provide leadership in asset management and study design understanding.
• Communicate effectively with local Patient Advocacy Groups and serve on cross-functional committees.
• Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs in professional societies, demonstrating professionalism.
• Mentor colleagues and participate in special projects as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO degree required.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in hospital therapies, outcomes, epidemiology, clinical management, or related fields is a plus.
• Subject matter expertise in vaccines and/or antivirals recognized externally and internally.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects remotely, prioritize effectively, and work in a matrix environment.
• Adaptability to change and new opportunities.
• Proven problem-solving, networking, and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter with accountability and a sense of urgency.
• Technical skills and comfort with digital tools for medical interactions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of SOPs, regulations, and external stakeholder interactions.
• Previous field medical experience.
• Experience with health IT systems and EHR platforms.
• Understanding of the US healthcare system and emerging trends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Willingness to travel 40-50%, operate a company car, and attend meetings at various locations.