Oncology Field Medical, Director (MD)

Job Description 

The Oncology Field Medical, Director is responsible for providing therapeutic area (TA)/product expertise, in malignant hematology and pipeline, across a broad range of medical customer segments and initiatives in an assigned territory (Texas). 

Field Medical Core Responsibilities 

Plan and execute medical strategy and engagement for appropriate assigned customers within a territory (Texas), compliantly coordinating with other Pfizer colleagues as needed to achieve medical objectives 

Maintain required level of knowledge of relevant TA (malignant hematology associated disease states) and Pfizer medicines, providing therapeutic area/product information to both internal and external stakeholders as needed 

Serve as a conduit and resource for medical information and customer insights, providing requested information to HCPs as allowed by Pfizer guidance and sharing customer viewpoints with Pfizer as appropriate 

Understand the priorities of Pfizer Medical Affairs to contribute to medical content strategy development and execute aligned Field Medical tactics 

Maintain effective and appropriate communication and collaboration among headquarters medical colleagues and other Pfizer Field Medical colleagues 

Demonstrate expertise in communication across multiple channels, including, but not limited to, live and virtual presentations in small or large settings, written communication, and telephone or virtual conversations 

Optimize patient centricity of medical communications and deliverables, incorporating health literacy and cultural awareness principles to ensure that patients remain the ultimate focus 

Field Medical Role Responsibilities 

Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines and relevant topics in the designated therapeutic area, malignant hematology 

Identify and seek medical engagement from priority customer segments in malignant hematology 

Provide truthful, accurate, and scientifically supported information in response to direct unsolicited medical requests from HCPs in a manner that complies with all applicable Pfizer guidelines, policies, and procedures 

Field relevant inbound queries from HCPs via established triage process 

In collaboration with Global Medical Affairs colleagues, partner with Oncology Research & Development and Global Product Development (GPD) in the identification of potential sites for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials, including identification of sites serving under-represented patient populations in trials 

Appropriately provide medical support throughout the Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) process 

Cultivate research and malignant hematology expertise, including familiarity with latest congress data and disease state literature 

Provides asset leadership 

Understand the principles of study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation and communicate these concepts with customers 

Strong territory leadership 

Reactively and proactively communicate with local Patient Advocacy Group(s), as appropriate, in close collaboration with Corporate Affairs and HQ Medical Affairs 

Deliver insights on local patient organization structure, capabilities, and patient population needs 

Serve on Medical and/or TA and asset cross-functional committees, as appropriate 

Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs leadership with clinical/professional associations and/or societies, consistently demonstrating medical professionalism in all interactions 

Mentorship – Onboarding partner, ad board and study lead mentor. 

Participate in special projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications

  MD or DO Degree required

·       4+ years of relevant experience required

·       Subject matter expert recognized across internal and external stakeholders.

·       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: ability to understand and respond to multiple external and internal customers’ demands and manage and handle conflict constructively.

Subject matter expertise in malignant hematology recognized across internal and external stakeholders.  

Currently reside in the state of Texas, preferably in Houston.  

Manage a significant volume of projects developed in a remote environment, while exhibiting the ability to prioritize, successfully implement, and demonstrate excellent judgment skills and work in a continuous improvement environment.  

Work within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team to foster strong Pfizer/customer professional relationships which are aligned with Pfizer medical objectives.  

Effectively manage through and lead change in an ever-changing and evolving external health care environment.  

Change agility; be flexible to new opportunities (e.g. new therapeutic areas, territory, projects) and adaptable to organizational change.  

Problem-solve and network enterprise wide as appropriate to identify solutions. Rapidly adopt and utilize new digital technology and other resources with medical customers and record medical interactions.  

Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.  

Operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes (i.e. attend HCP/customer meetings; attend NYHQ meetings, etc. required; proximity to airline ‘hub’ city); maintain flexibility to travel 60-80% of time.      

Preferred Qualifications   PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree (e.g., Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Health Sciences) highly preferred.  

Deep expertise and/or clinical experience in malignant hematology.  

Established network of HCPs in the territory (Texas)    

Familiarity with internal/external SOPs/Rules/Regulations regarding Pfizer/customer interactions and relationships, etc.  

Previous Field Medical experience.  

Collaborate effectively and demonstrate leadership and teamwork with peers, internal stakeholders and external customers that inspires alignment and partnership on a shared vision or strategy.  

Be a self-starter, be accountable, and have a sense of urgency in delivering results that have medical impact and yield a positive customer experience.  

Maintain self-awareness and continually choose behaviors and responses based on how it impacts one’s own and others’ performance and engagement.  

Demonstrates strong clinical and technical skills.  

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills: ability to understand and respond to multiple external and internal customers’ demands and manage and handle conflict constructively.    

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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

Ability to operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes (i.e.. attend HCP/customer meetings; attend internal meetings, regional and national scientific congresses/meetings, etc.) is required 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Flexibility to travel 60-80% of time. 

• Reasonable proximity to airline ‘hub’ city 

• Ability to work on weekends occasionally (e.g. attend advisory boards, regional meetings and congresses) 

Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based Texas. Houston area strongly preferred.

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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.

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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