Global Senior Medical Director – Respiratory Pipeline Medical Lead

Pfizer

Global Senior Medical Director for Respiratory Pipeline overseeing strategic medical leadership at Pfizer. Responsible for shaping and executing strategies for innovative respiratory therapies and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $274,500 - $457,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Will report to the VP, Dermatology/Respiratory Medical Lead
The Global Senior Medical Director will be the strategic external scientific face and internal point person of our Respiratory pipeline portfolio globally
Advocating Pfizer I&I as a preferred development partner
Supporting the operational execution of key studies
Synthesizing insights into actionable intelligence that will shape our clinical development plans
Define the medical strategy for the Respiratory Pipeline in collaboration with clinical development, CSI, International and US stakeholders and various cross functional partners
Responsible for shaping and executing the medical strategy for the Respiratory pipeline portfolio
Ensure scientific leadership, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement to support successful development and launch of innovative therapies in Respiratory

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD Board certification/Specialization in Pulmonology or Allergy strongly preferred
Subject matter expertise in Asthma, COPD, and emerging pulmonology indications
Comfort operating in mechanism‑driven, cross‑indication strategies, especially early phase
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, preferably in Respiratory or immunology
Above country experience (global or international) required
Proven track record in pipeline strategy, evidence generation, and external engagement
Strong understanding of global regulatory and compliance frameworks
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
Proven track record on critical clinical decision making, commercial and regulatory implications of clinical study design elements, analysis of complex scientific data required
Proven track record of ability to work and partner successfully with cross-functional colleagues in a matrix team setting across countries and internationally with diverse colleagues and cultures
Excellent communication, leadership, and matrix management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

MD Board certificationSpecialization in PulmonologySpecialization in AllergyMedical AffairsClinical DevelopmentPipeline strategyEvidence generationClinical study designAnalysis of scientific dataRegulatory compliance

Soft Skills

InfluencingCollaborationCoachingLeadershipMatrix managementCommunicationStakeholder engagementCritical decision makingGuiding colleaguesCreating business impact