Medical Scientific Communications Director

Pfizer

Director for Medical Scientific Communications at Pfizer delivering medical communications strategies for healthcare. Collaborating to optimize emerging scientific data reach and engagement across various platforms in the healthcare sector.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeCalifornia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver and execute medical communications strategies across assigned medicine(s) / therapeutic area to optimize the engagement and reach of emerging Pfizer scientific data
Lead the planning, conceptualization, production, and dissemination of Global & US medical content across internally and externally facing medical channels, including scientific communication platforms (SCPs), publications, plain language summaries (PLS), congress narratives/content, field medical content, digital platforms, and content for newly prioritized medical channels
Co-Chair GMAT Scientific Publication Committees and Medical Content & Communications Sub-teams for assigned compound(s) to develop global publication and medical content dissemination plans
Develop and maintain relationships with external authors through engagement with ongoing publication activities, including congress presentation slide reviews, external publication steering committee meetings, and enhanced publication content development
Develop and implement an omnichannel medical content strategy for assigned therapeutic area(s) /medicine(s) that broadens the reach and impact of scientific publications
Contribute to strategic planning for global medical congresses with cross-functional teams in support of Pfizer’s key data and scientific presence
Lead and contribute to internal communications regarding pre- and post-congress coverage reporting
Manage agencies and internal support teams to ensure medical content development aligned with global medical strategies
Partner with cross-functional Medical Teams, Channel Excellence, Data Analytics, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment of data dissemination plans with medical priorities
Ensure dissemination and adaptation of content either directly or via distribution to the Medical & Scientific Communications, Channel Excellence, and Field Medical Excellence teams
Lead and navigate medical and legal reviews with associated requirements to ensure timely review, approval and posting of content on the appropriate channel
Lead internal communications and training around new and key scientific data on medicines and disease areas of interest to cross-functional stakeholders
Stay abreast of country regulations and guidance that impact digital delivery of scientific information to external HCPs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific/healthcare degree required, PharmD and/or PhD and 7+ years of experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 3+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Publications/Medical Communications OR Masters degree and 9+ years of experience
Experience with scientific peer-reviewed publications, global medical communications, and industry publication best practices
Represent a function within a matrix organization through a strong track record of excellent presentation, customer facing, and interpersonal skills
Strong track record of written and oral communication skills to develop and present scientific information to varied audiences and articulate messages succinctly
Understand detailed technical information and convey complex ideas to a variety of audience types and cultures
Quickly build rapport and credibility with key internal and key external stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills to track numerous tasks for multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline-oriented environment
Direct external vendors and manage budgets, timelines, and quality of deliverables

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

medical communicationsscientific publicationscontent developmentdata disseminationdigital platformspublication steering committeeomnichannel strategymedical content strategyregulatory compliancebudget management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillspresentation skillswritten communicationoral communicationorganizational skillsrelationship buildingcross-functional collaborationcustomer facingcredibility buildingdeadline management

Certifications

PharmDPhDMasters degree