Role Summary
Field Medical Director, Oncology, Malignant Hematology, Mid-Atlantic (non-MD) β Remote - Field Based. Provides therapeutic area expertise in malignant hematology across Medical customer segments in the DE, MD, DC, VA region and leads medical strategy and engagement with appropriate customers.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers within the territory, coordinating with Pfizer colleagues to achieve Medical objectives.
- Maintain knowledge of malignant hematology disease states and Pfizer medicines; provide information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as a conduit for Medical Information and customer insights; share customer viewpoints with Pfizer as appropriate.
- Contribute to Medical content strategy development and execute aligned Field Medical tactics.
- Maintain communication and collaboration among headquarters Medical colleagues, Medical Information, and other Field Medical colleagues.
- Deliver effective communication across multiple channels, including live and virtual presentations, written communications, and conversations.
- Optimize patient centricity of Medical communications and deliverables, incorporating health literacy and cultural awareness.
- Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines and relevant topics in the designated TA.
- Identify and engage priority customer segments in malignant hematology.
- Provide truthful, accurate, and scientifically supported information in response to direct unsolicited medical requests from HCPs, in compliance with Pfizer guidelines.
- Lead advisory boards with manager oversight and handle inbound queries from HCPs via triage processes.
- Collaborate with Global Medical Affairs to identify potential sites for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials, including sites serving underrepresented populations.
- Provide Medical support throughout Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR).
- Cultivate research and TA expertise; stay current with congress data and literature.
- Provide asset leadership and communicate study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation concepts to customers.
- Demonstrate strong territory leadership; engage with Patient Advocacy Groups in collaboration with Corporate Affairs and HQ Medical Affairs.
- Deliver insights on local patient organization structure and needs; serve on cross-functional committees as appropriate.
- Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs leadership with clinical/professional associations and societies; demonstrate professionalism.
- Mentorship β onboarding partner, ad board and study lead mentor; participate in special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Must-Have: BA/BS with 8+ years in health sciences; or MBA/MS with 7+ years; or PharmD/PhD or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Must reside within the territory (DE, MD, DC, VA); no relocation assistance.
- Leadership with ability to influence and collaborate; excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage substantial remote project load with prioritization and judgment; work in a matrixed team; adapt to change.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes; self-starter with urgency and accountability.
- Clinical and technical skills; rapid adoption of digital tools for medical interactions.
- Ability to operate a Pfizer company car and travel 60-80% of the time; valid US driverβs license with clean driving record.
Nice-to-Have
- PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree highly preferred.
- Malignant hematology experience in multiple myeloma and/or lymphoma strongly preferred.
- Field-based medical experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Education
- Pharmacist or physician-level degree or equivalent terminal doctoral degree as noted in qualifications.
Additional Requirements
- Physical/Mental Requirements: Ability to operate a company car and travel as required.
- Non-standard Work Schedule/Travel: Flexible to travel 60-80% of time; proximity to airline hub city; occasional weekend work for advisory boards or congress meetings.