Internal Medicine Field Medical Director, non-MD

Pfizer

Director responsible for providing cardiovascular-metabolic expertise across external medical stakeholders in Indiana and Illinois. Engaging medical stakeholders, optimizing patient care, and delivering Pfizer medical content.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in cardiovascular-metabolic therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on medical strategy, stakeholder engagement, and patient care optimization. Proven ability to communicate complex medical information effectively and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.

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Cardiovascular-Metabolic ExpertiseMedical Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementOral and Written CommunicationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Medical Information DeliveryPatient Care ImprovementTherapeutic Area KnowledgeData AnalysisClinical Research

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationInfluencing SkillsLeadership Experience

Tools & Technologies

Remote Project Management ToolsMedical Communication Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDDoctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Physical Therapy

Industry Keywords

Health ScienceCardiovascularMetabolicMedical StakeholdersPatient Care Gaps

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide cardiovascular-metabolic therapeutic/product expertise for the designated therapeutic area across a broad range of external medical stakeholders
Plan and execute independent Medical strategy and engagement for appropriate assigned external medical stakeholders within a territory
Maintain required level of knowledge of relevant TA/disease states and Pfizer medicines
Serve as a conduit and resource for Medical Information and external medical stakeholder insights
Optimize patient care improvements in Medical communications and deliverables
Educate external medical stakeholders based on patient care gaps
Achieve leadership-defined expectations regarding the number of external medical stakeholders engaged
Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines and relevant topics in the cardiovascular and metabolic areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a health science required
PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree (e.g., Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy) highly preferred
Relevant experience required: PharmD/PhD with 5 years of experience, MBA/MSc with 7 years of experience, BA/BSc with 8 years of experience
Demonstrate a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers and create business impact
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Manage a significant volume of projects developed in a remote environment
Work within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team
Operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes

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 to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage