Pfizer

Global Medical Director – SCD, Non-MD

Pfizer

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Zurich • Switzerland

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Lead

About the role

  • Work closely with cross-functional colleagues from Medical Affairs, Global Product Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Commercial, and Market Access to ensure that the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) global medical strategy/tactical and evidence generation plans optimally address current and future needs.
  • Prepare from GMA side for the potential re-launch of Voxelotor, including but not limited to: development, review and approval of internal and external medical materials; review and approval of commercial materials, training of medical and XFT colleagues
  • Develop criteria and processes for Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) and competitive grant programs and lead the execution of such programs
  • Lead, support and coordinate external medical communication initiatives via symposia, proactive/reactive medical communication etc.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in Medical Affairs to ensure all communications are aligned with the medical strategy with the patient at the heart of everything we do
  • Partner with Patient Advocacy to develop research studies to understand the patient and caregiver perspective around burden of disease and treatment outcomes
  • Partner with Global Access Strategy & Pricing colleagues to prepare reimbursement dossiers as appropriate
  • Contribute to GMAT and GMAT sub-committees (Evidence Generation; Medical Insight and Impact; Medical Engagement) as appropriate
  • Collaborate with external study investigators, patient groups, and other consortia to maximize synergies in development of and access to complementary data
  • Proactively bring patients’ & physicians’ voice to medical affairs efforts, on cross-functional teams, while considering the needs of SCD providers and payers.
  • Participate in the ongoing assessment of the benefit-risk of the medicines, taking into account new data, as it becomes available.
  • Provide consultation & contribute to the planning and timely, high-quality execution of medical tactics to support the Countries and Regions and lifecycle plan.
  • Participate in the effective communication of current scientific knowledge, including medical needs, to different stakeholders, including patients, customizing the communication for the audience leading to effective communication.
  • 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.
  • Support the organization of global external meetings including advisory boards, congresses and symposia as appropriate
  • Engage in the publication process including concept, author and agency liaison, publications Subcommittee review and allowing for promotional use.
  • Educate concerning medicine and/or therapeutic expertise to other medical and non-medical team members, including Sale Force/country medical colleagues.
  • Address potential medical issues and ensure implementation of risk-management strategies in collaboration with team partners.

Requirements

  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • PharmD or PhD required
  • 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
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required
  • Specific therapeutic area expertise (sickle cell disease) is strongly preferred
Benefits
  • Attractive employment packages (compensation, vacation, pension)
  • Focus on health and wellbeing
  • Flexible working hours with Homeoffice-option
  • Various career and development opportunities thanks to e.g. Pfizer Learning Academy, Growth Gigs
  • Open, collaborative, appreciative company culture
  • Opportunities to engage in social projects
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
medical strategyevidence generationinvestigator sponsored researchcompetitive grant programsmedical communicationreimbursement dossiersbenefit-risk assessmentpublication processtherapeutic expertisedata analysis
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingdecision-makinginterpersonal skillsverbal communicationpresentation skillsorganizational skillsflexibilityprioritizationleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
PharmDPhD