senior Medical Affairs Scientist (sMAS)

Posted:
9/11/2024, 9:58:03 PM

Location(s):
Central Hungary, Hungary ⋅ Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

The key responsibilities in this role include: 

Core components 

  • Lead medical conversation through science by partnering with broad range of stakeholders
    including healthcare professionals (HCPs), medical societies and other healthcare-related organizations and academia. In this role you will be at the heart of science focused on our breakthroughs that transform patients´ lives. 
  • Assumes full medical responsibility for assigned Pfizer product/s. Develop and implement customer-focused medical strategies.
  • Good strategic skills and critical thinking, autonomy in project management
  • Acts as the scientific point of contact for HCPs and develop enduring relationships with opinion leaders, professional societies, national advisors, contributors to national and/or regional formularies through multiple channels
  • Advances KOL and institutional involvement in Pfizer-sponsored research and initiates and enhances research collaborations with key customers 
  • Provide medical input into strategic plans for nominated therapeutic area and products, identify and share actionable medical customer insights  
  • Review of therapeutic area related materials, event contents to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
  • Communicate customer feedback on product development and life-cycle strategies
  • Exclusively reactive communication about recent scientific data on the portfolio and on products in development, i.e. provide answers to specific scientific questions, or provide scientific materials as per HCP’s request (so-called pull-type communication)
  • No active (meaning communication initiated by the sMAS, so-called push-type communication) product-related communication with HCPs
  • Provide high-standard scientific presentations at internal and external meetings
  • Identifies opportunities for customer focused digital solutions and contribute to their creation
  • Build strategic partnerships and strong collaboration with internal colleagues and effectively lead cross-functional teams 
  • Soliciting feedback on clinical trial programs and protocols from potential investigators for innovative portfolio
  • Provide direct support and training to the cross functional team on medical matters related to nominated products
  • The sMAS is responsible for maintaining the highest scientific standards, independence and compliance in every medical/scientific external activity, as well as in scope internal processes.

WHAT WE EXPECT  

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Good understanding of clinical research as well as the ability to critically evaluate clinical studies
  • Understanding of the national and regional health environment
  • Ability to work independently as well as in cross functional team
  • Business acumen and high level of industry understanding
  • Ability to work in an international setting in a matrix organization
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal and partnering skills
  • Strong communication and presentations skills and ability to deliver scientific and strategic messages
  • Knowledge of the relevant and applicable Codes of Practice and regulations
  • Fluent spoken and written language skills in both Hungarian and English

Education

  • Medical or equivalent doctoral degree in Health Sciences
  • MD, PhD or PharmD is a preference

Experience

  • Professional experience in a relevant therapeutic area
  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar position in the pharmaceutical industry or related field
  • Strong scientific skills and/or clinical experience
  
Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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