Pfizer Inc. is looking for a Senior Director, Advanced Medical Engagement Lead, MD. This strategic leader provides consultative and direct support to assess, develop, and implement complex collaborative projects and non-interventional studies. You will work cross-functionally across Medical Affairs, Real World Evidence, Data Science, and commercial functions to achieve project success and support key teams.
What You'll Do
- Maintain excellent cross-functional communication and working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to advance projects through all stages of strategy, planning, and execution.
- Act as a strategic partner to engage healthcare organizations on complex, innovative initiatives, including non-interventional studies and quality improvement projects.
- Assess strategic priorities of concept owners and provide subject matter expertise on aligning and achieving their imperatives.
- Advise stakeholders, such as field account teams, on project direction and feasibility.
- Provide subject matter expertise on appropriate conduct and documentation to minimize risk and ensure adherence to Pfizer policies and Good Clinical Practice.
- Provide strategic input, support, and guidance for collaborative medical engagements, including directing initial assessments and triaging opportunities.
- Provide direction in advanced data analytics including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics within projects.
- Advise project teams on activities related to execution, budget, and direction.
- Guide study operations and data management support and lead conversations to improve efficiency cross-functionally.
- Work collaboratively with commercial colleagues to guide or develop strategies and solutions pertaining to initiatives.
- Contribute medical insights to commercially led projects.
- Work cross-functionally across medical affairs on developing viable strategies to expand the body of evidence and quantify clinical value.
- Advise leadership on external and internal challenges, market dynamics, and needs in complex collaborations to drive organizational change.
- Work collaboratively with leadership across medical affairs and brand teams to identify and qualify collaboration opportunities with healthcare organizations.
- May serve on the Intake Committee or other committees as needed.
- Provide strategic input and coordination on strategic, tactical, and compliance areas with internal and external partners.
- Work with stakeholders from various sources to strategically manage resources.
- Contribute to an engaged and effective work environment and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
- MD degree is required.
- A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience including clinical patient care, quality improvement, medical account management, and Health Economics & Outcomes Research with strong methodological skills.
- Experience leading a matrix organization with the ability to manage without direct authority.
- Demonstrated strong strategic thinking skills, evidenced by the ability to identify alternative scenarios, resulting implications, and develop pragmatic recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication influencing skills to address leadership and external audiences.
- Ability to travel up to 30%, including overnight travel.
- Must have a valid US Driver's License and meet all Corporate Travel and Fleet requirements.
- This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Nice to Have
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical medical account management.
- Field Medical experience is strongly preferred.
- Residency, clinical and/or management experience is preferred.
- Advanced data analytics and outcomes research experience is strongly preferred.
- A track record of developing technology and data partnerships that unlock value is a plus.
- Ability to network and build partnerships/collaborations with external parties, often at senior levels of healthcare organizations, is strongly preferred.
Team & Environment
This role reports to the Advanced Medical Solutions Team Leader in the U.S. Field Medical organization and works cross-functionally with multiple field and HQ functions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $242,000.00 to $403,400.00.
- Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of base salary.
- Eligibility to participate in share-based long term incentive program.
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
- Health benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates located in the United States.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
