ROLE SUMMARY

The Hemophilia Medical Director, Rare Disease Global Medical Affairs, is an integral member of the  therapeutic area focused team.  The Director combines the medical expertise and understanding of the patients and physicians point of view with that of the Disease Area and the specific medicine(s).  They are a part of a working environment where colleagues always understand and exhibit customer-focused medical professionalism with honor and integrity. The medical director reports to the Global Medical Affairs Lead, Hemophilia.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Global Medical Affairs and Global Asset Team activities around launch planning  for the haemophilia portfolio globally
• Coordinate the Key Opinion Leader knowledge base in haemophilia to include recombinant factor replacement, novel non factor replacement and gene therapy related content
• Support Country, Cluster, and Regional applications of Key Opinion Leader knowledge base integration into strategic planning and medical education.
• Proactively bring patients' & physicians' voice to development efforts to provide medicines meeting their needs, on cross-functional teams, while considering the needs of customers, including payers.
• Support the Real World Evidence initiatives regarding factor replacement, novel non factor and gene therapy with analysis of the clinical, pharmacoeconomic and the real world impact of these classes.
• Support the multi-media, emedia, web-based HCP & patient Educational ensemble for factor replacement, novel non factor and gene therapy
• Understand the product/medicine  and the formulation of the concept/strategy and how it relates to the customers’ needs.
• Support the dissemination of trusted resource of accurate, current medical and scientific knowledge (e.g.: disease states, product label, statistics interpretation etc), including competitive medicines, for internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Focus on patient and physician concerns, as it applies to the data and disease area. Commit to excellence by continually learning and expanding their expertise.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the benefit-risk of the medicines, taking into account new data, as it becomes available.
• Support the objective interpretation of  technical and commercial information to deliver value added education to assigned teams. Serve as a translator between technical and commercial functions, driving the transfer and appropriate application of both commercial and clinical knowledge, ideas, and needs.
• Work to collaborate with Country, Cluster & Regional Medical Affairs, Marketing/Commercial Development teams, GPD, RU, and other appropriate cross-functional teams to drive strategic direction from proof of concept through patent expiry for medical development, lifecycle plans, and regional/country plans for the medicine and/or therapeutic area.
• Provide consultation & contribute to the planning and timely, high quality execution of medical tactics to support the Countries, Clusters and Regions and lifecycle plan.
• Participate in the effective communication of current scientific knowledge, including medical needs, to different stakeholders, including patients, within disease area, customizing the communication for the audience leading to effective communication.
• Establish how the medicine’s profile fits into customer needs and the commercial strategy and compares to competitive medicines, effectively communicating same to various stakeholders, including patients.
• Serve on working groups in a professional, inclusive manner encouraging open discussion as related to assigned activities and specific roles, while demonstrating respect for all people.
• Collaboratate in the development and review of global promotional materials including participation in review committee to ensure medical and scientific information are included in a medically appropriate context.
• Provide global partnering with important external medical and scientific leaders and professional societies in collaboration with field based, country, cluster and regional organizations, e.g. Product Support Team.
• Coordinate the medical content for global congresses, symposia, promotional speakers and advisory boards and lead or participate in such activities in full compliance with Pfizer policy.
• Support the organization of global external meetings including advisory boards, congress and symposium as appropriate enhancing the leadership skills and behaviors, influence in decision making,  identifying strengths and areas to focus with exploring continued opportunities to excel in their role.
• Serve on the publications subcommittee to plan and implement appropriate publication strategy and tactics in accordance with Pfizer policy.
• Work with the publication process including concept, author and agency liaison, Publications Subcommittee review and allowing for promotional use.
• Educate concerning medicine or/and therapeutic expertise to other medical and non-medical team members, including Sales Force/country medical colleagues.
• Address potential medical issues and ensure implementation of risk-management strategies in collaboration with team partners.
• Proactively assess safety and regulatory aspects of the medicine with partners in these functional lines, including participation in safety and labeling working groups and potential interactions with the regulatory agencies related to both promotional activities and labeling.
• Participate in the medical/scientific assessment of potential business development activities and pre-proof of concept compounds within Pfizer Research .
• Ensure development plans are balanced between optimized commercial value and regulatory success.
• Work on cross-functional teams to develop a common interpretation of data, a shared understanding of how product attributes drive realistic product profiles and broad buy-in to the development strategies most likely to achieve optimal labeling, access and pricing.

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.

• Bachelors degree required and 10+ years of relevant experience required; Masters and 8+ years; PharmD/PHD and 6+ years.  Expertise or experience in hemophilia is highly desirable
• Responsible for managing resources and budgets related to specific product initiatives and programs.  He/she bears no responsibility for direct people management.  However, he/she takes on coordination roles in the management of projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Ability to objectively interpret and analyze medical and scientific data.
• Ability to define and convey complex concepts.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Well-organized with the ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands.
• Ability to effectively lead in a matrix organization.
• International experience a plus, Regulatory experience a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Demonstrated track record of high performance and producing outstanding results.
• Specific therapeutic area expertise is strongly preferred.
• High EQ and ability to successfully and seamlessly incorporate into a highly functional team
• Must be able to travel globally approx 20% (subject to change)

Other Job Details:

Last Date to Apply for Job:  August 31, 2024

Additional Location Information:  Any Pfizer US or Pfizer Global Site

This is a hybrid in-office role requiring 2-3 days on-site per week

Eligible for Relocation Package: No

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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