Oncology Field Medical Director – non-MD

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide expertise in therapeutic areas and products for Solid Tumors, focusing primarily on CRC and Melanoma, while supporting the Early Pipeline.

• Develop and implement Medical strategy and engagement initiatives for designated customers within the territory.

• Stay informed about relevant therapeutic areas, disease states, and Pfizer medications.

• Share therapeutic area and product knowledge with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as a resource and conduit for Medical Information and customer insights.

• Contribute to the development of Medical content strategy and execute aligned Field Medical tactics.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between headquarters Medical colleagues, Medical Information, and Field Medical teams.

• Present approved medical content through live and virtual presentations, written communications, and direct conversations.

• Integrate patient-centricity, health literacy, and cultural awareness into Medical communications and deliverables.

• Identify and engage key customer segments within the assigned therapeutic area.

• Provide truthful, accurate, and scientifically backed responses to unsolicited medical inquiries from HCPs in accordance with Pfizer guidelines.

• Lead advisory boards with managerial oversight, including the development of BRF and collaboration with agencies.

• Manage inbound HCP queries through the established triage process.

• Collaborate with Oncology Research & Development and Global Product Development to pinpoint potential clinical trial sites, with a focus on under-represented patient populations.

• Offer Medical support throughout the Investigator Sponsored Research process.

• Enhance research and therapeutic area expertise through data from congresses and literature on disease states.

• Provide leadership on assets.

• Clarify study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation to clients.

• Exhibit strong territory leadership.

• Engage with local Patient Advocacy Groups in partnership with Corporate Affairs and HQ Medical Affairs.

• Share insights on local patient organization structures, capabilities, and patient population needs.

• Participate in Medical, therapeutic area, and asset cross-functional committees.

• Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs leadership in clinical and professional associations and societies.

• Mentor colleagues during onboarding, advisory boards, and study leader activities.

• Engage in special projects as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a health science is required.

• A PharmD, PhD, or an equivalent terminal doctoral degree is highly preferred.

• Candidates should possess a PharmD/PhD with over 5 years of experience, an MBA/MSc with over 7 years of experience, or a BA/BSc with over 8 years of experience.

• Recognized as a subject matter expert by both internal and external stakeholders.

• A diverse range of leadership experiences and capabilities is essential.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a constructive approach to conflict management are necessary.

• Capability to manage a high volume of projects in a remote setting, prioritize effectively, implement successfully, and exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to collaborate within a matrixed, multidisciplinary team.

• Skill in leading and managing change within a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to network across the enterprise.

• Clinical and technical competencies are required.

• Proficiency in quickly adopting and utilizing new digital technologies and resources.

• Must be able to operate a Pfizer company vehicle.

• Willingness to travel by air regularly and participate in HCP/customer and NYHQ meetings.

• Must reside near an airline hub city.

• Flexibility to travel 60–80% of the time, maintaining 50–80% travel availability.

• Permanent work authorization in the United States is required.

• Familiarity with internal and external SOPs, rules, and regulations regarding Pfizer/customer interactions is preferred.

• Prior Field Medical experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions.

• Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

• Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of base salary.

• Eligibility to engage in Pfizer’s share-based long-term incentive program.

• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.