Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, non-MD

Role Summary

Reporting to the US Medical Affairs (USMA) Hematology-Endocrine Lead, the Medical Director will provide leadership and expertise in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) contributing to the planning and execution of medical strategies, technical expertise and an in-depth understanding of medicine development and lifecycle to bear on all US Medical SCD-related activities. The Director will be an integral member of the US Medical Affairs-Hematology-Endocrine team, leading the sickle cell disease therapeutic area which includes a compound in clinical development.

The Medical Director will support key internal and external medical initiatives such as establishing and maintaining thought leader relationships in the field of SCD, understanding and identifying clinical care gaps, and facilitate the development of customer-focused communication and resources. He/she will provide therapeutic area/product expertise in SCD and understand patients and physicians' point of view. He/she will work closely with Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to support and execute upon the US Medical Affairs plan.

Role Responsibilities

• Supports the development and execution of US medical strategies and tactics in support of the SCD portfolio.
• Participate in reviewing & approving promotional and nonpromotional materials ensuring fair balance.
• Collaborate with cross functional constituents from Commercial, Organized Customer, Field Medical, HEOR and relevant internal stakeholders to drive US strategic direction for brand.
• Ability to plan and lead successful advisory boards, congress-related symposia & congress planning.
• Ability to contribute to Publication planning, data generation activities and other medical/scientific activities related to informing HCPs on appropriate use of Pfizer medicines.
• Serve as a reliable, trusted source of accurate and scientific knowledge for the data, disease state, product label and competitive data sets for clinical trials.
• Participate in developing and maintaining HCP engagement plans for HQ Medical Affairs Congress support in collaboration with US and Global colleagues.
• Support evidence dissemination and education activities including scientific publications and scientific exchange.
• Support internal medical training curriculum in collaboration with the medical affairs capabilities group.
• Support training needs through partnership in developing materials and provide expert medical presentations and education.
• Support development of training modules.
• Partner with MI colleagues to provide expert input into Medical Letters and ensure updates as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
• Terminal doctorate (eg. PhD, PharmD) professional degrees with 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical/medical practice, or combination of these.
• Knowledge and experience in SCD and Experience in Medical Affairs preferred.
• Relationship builder within and outside of Pfizer.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Team oriented for success.
• Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships.
• Well-organized with the ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively lead in a matrix organization.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy and flexibility.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25%.