Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, MD

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the US Medical Affairs (USMA) Hematology-Endocrine Lead, the Medical Director will provide leadership and expertise in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) contributing to the planning and execution of medical strategies, technical expertise and an in-depth understanding of medicine development and lifecycle to bear on all US Medical SCD-related activities.  The Director will be an integral member of the US Medical Affairs-Hematology-Endocrine team, leading the sickle cell disease therapeutic area which includes a compound in clinical development.

 

The Medical Director will support key internal and external medical initiatives such as establishing and maintaining thought leader relationships in the field of SCD, understanding and identifying clinical care gaps, and facilitate the development of customer-focused communication and resources. He/she will provide therapeutic area/product expertise in SCD and understand patients and physicians’point of view.  He/she will work closely with Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to support and execute upon the US Medical Affairs plan.

 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to):

• Supports the development and execution of US medical strategies and tactics in support of the SCD portfolio.
• Participate in reviewing & approving promotional and nonpromotional materials ensuring fair balance
• Collaborate with cross functional constituents from Commercial, Organized Customer, Field Medical, HEOR and relevant internal stakeholders to drive US strategic direction for brand
• Ability to plan and lead successful advisory boards, congress-related symposia & congress planning
• Ability to contribute to Publication planning, data generation activities and other medical/scientific activities related to informing HCPs on appropriate use of Pfizer medicines
• Serve as a reliable, trusted source of accurate and scientific knowledge for the data, disease state, product label and competitive data sets for clinical trials
• Participate in developing and maintaining HCP engagement plans for HQ Medical Affairs
• Congress support in collaboration with US and Global colleagues
• Support evidence dissemination and education activities including scientific publications and scientific exchange
• Support internal medical training curriculum in collaboration with the medical affairs capabilities group
• Support training needs through partnership in developing materials and provide expert medical presentations and education
• Support development of training modules
• Partner with MI colleagues to provide expert input into Medical Letters and ensure updates as needed

 

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the 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.

• MD/DO professional degree with 4+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, clinical/medical practice, or combination of these
• Knowledge and experience in SCD and Experience in Medical Affairs preferred
• Relationship builder within and outside of Pfizer
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Team oriented for success
• Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships
• Well-organized with the ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively lead in a matrix organization
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy and flexibility 

 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel up to 25%

  

Other job details:

• Relocation assistance available: NO
• Work location: Onsite (at any Pfizer site)
• Last date to apply: 10/31/2026

 

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $230,900.00 to $384,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

 

 

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

 

 

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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