Senior Director, Internal Medicine Field Medical Antiviral

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Deliver expertise in the Antiviral therapeutic area and product knowledge through interactions with external medical stakeholders such as healthcare professionals.

• Oversee and assist in field medical initiatives within the designated territory.

• Spearhead, cultivate, and execute the early engagement efforts of the Antiviral Field Medical Director team for assigned Life Cycle Management clinical programs.

• Act as a representative of the Field Medical Director role on designated Life Cycle Management clinical study teams.

• Provide training on compliant interactions with clinical trialists and knowledge of protocols.

• Propose and obtain approval for medical content and associated engagement materials.

• Guide and mentor Field Medical Director colleagues involved in clinical study teams.

• Establish processes to monitor, assess, and characterize the impact of early engagement efforts.

• Strategize and implement independent medical strategies and engagements with assigned external medical stakeholders.

• Address unsolicited medical inquiries with truthful, accurate, and scientifically substantiated information.

• Inform stakeholders about disease states, guideline-based care, and gaps in patient care.

• Identify potential sites for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials, including those catering to underrepresented patient populations.

• Assist with Investigator Sponsored Research processes.

• Serve as a medical resource for Medical Affairs colleagues and external investigators.

• Provide insights into patient organization structures, capabilities, and population needs.

• Engage in medical, therapeutic area, and asset cross-functional committees.

• Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs at clinical and professional associations.

• Create and implement strategies for medical educational content and Field Medical tactics.

• Sustain scientific communication and collaboration among Medical Affairs, Medical Information, and Field Medical teams.

• Convey scientific information through presentations, written materials, telephone, and virtual discussions.

• Conduct activities in alignment with Pfizer's policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.

• Meet leadership-defined expectations for engagements with external medical stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD/DO degree is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.

• Extensive field medical experience in planning and executing early engagement activities with clinical trialists.

• Capability to function as a senior leader and influence outcomes without direct authority.

• Strong strategic thinking, executive presence, analytical rigor, and communication abilities.

• Recognized subject matter expertise among both internal and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficient in understanding and addressing multiple stakeholder demands while managing conflicts constructively.

• Ability to handle a significant volume of projects in a remote setting, prioritize tasks, implement effectively, and demonstrate sound judgment.

• Experience working within a matrixed, multidisciplinary team environment.

• Capability to lead change and adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape and organizational transformations.

• Proficient in problem-solving and networking across the enterprise.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, internal stakeholders, and external medical stakeholders.

• A self-starter who is accountable, urgent, and focused on delivering medical impact.

• Possesses clinical and technical skills.

• Ability to quickly adopt and utilize new digital technologies and resources while documenting medical interactions.

• Familiarity with internal and external SOPs, regulations, and guidelines concerning Pfizer and external medical stakeholder interactions.

• Previous experience in Field Medical is preferred.

• Current role as an Antiviral FMD and at least 3 years of antiviral FMD experience with a proven record of field medical innovation is preferred.

• Ability to operate a Pfizer company vehicle.

• Willingness to travel frequently by airplane, maintaining flexibility for travel 40–50% of the time.

• Residing near an airline hub city is preferred.

• A valid U.S. driver’s license and a driving record that complies with company standards.

• No DUI/DWI or impaired-driving citations within the last 7 years.

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. from any employer.

• Permanent work authorization in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pfizer Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary.

• Share-based long-term incentive program.

• 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.

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

• Opportunities for career growth and development for Pfizer colleagues.