Medical Affairs Scientist Rare Diseases/Internal Medicine
About this role
ROLE SUMMARY
The Medical Affairs Scientist (MAS) is a key scientific ambassador for Pfizer, building long-term partnerships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other stakeholders to advance patient outcomes.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Insight Generation, Synthesis & Sharing
Engage with HCPs, KOLs, authorities, and scientific stakeholders as a peer, fostering trust and credibility in all interactions.
Generate, document, synthesize, and compliantly share actionable medical insights from external engagements, scientific exchange, and stakeholder feedback.
Effectively disseminate key scientific insights using omnichannel and digital platforms, ensuring relevant information reaches stakeholders in a timely and accessible manner.
Ensure insights are communicated effectively to cluster medical leadership, cross-functional teams, and relevant internal stakeholders to inform strategy, tactics, and operational plans.
Support the CML in external engagement, acting as a visible and credible representative of Pfizer Medical in the market.
External Engagement & Stakeholder Management
Formulate and execute a prioritized and impactful medical plan, including KOL mapping. Use metrics to learn and iteratively improve.
Execute, manage and lead local projects, events and omnichannel activities in alignment with cluster and International strategy and plans.
Build and optimize enduring relationships with external stakeholders, including medical societies, regulators, patient advocacy groups, and payors.
Actively participate in external forums and scientific events, representing Pfizer’s medical interests and supporting the CML’s leadership in these settings.
Serve as a scientific point of contact for assigned therapeutic areas in-country, collaborating with cluster Scientific Experts and other internal stakeholders.
Targeted support of the local clinical trial environment including protocol feasibility, site identification, investigator engagement, and supporting recruitment.
Collaborative Working
Compliantly share stakeholder insights internally to identify collaboration opportunities and drive cross-functional alignment.
Collaborate with cluster medical, access, regulatory, clinical, and commercial teams to support integrated planning and execution.
Inform and contribute to the execution of cluster-level medical and brand strategies in alignment with global and International goals.
Operational Effectiveness & Compliance
Uphold the highest ethical standards, scientific integrity, and compliance in all activities.
Takes responsibility for own learning, ensuring skills and knowledge are up to date.
Support regulatory and pharmacovigilance departments for compliance activities (safety updates, product supply issues, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced healthcare or scientific degree coupled with deep pharmaceutical experience and knowledge.
A medical degree (MD) or equivalent, or therapy area-related PhD and post-doctoral experience is desirable.
Robust scientific and medical experience, including clinical or research experience.
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, local healthcare systems, and regulatory environments.
Demonstrated ability to analyze medical data and generate insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, adapted to audience, paired with excellent listening ability, asking the right questions, including virtual setting and interactions.
Fluent business and medical English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous professional experience in medical affairs (MSL or Medical/Scientific Advisor).
At least 5 years’ experience in hematology and/or rare diseases therapy areas in pharmaceutical industry, clinical development, or clinical research.
Proven track record of using various digital tools for customer engagement and understanding newer technologies, artificial intelligence, and e-learning platforms.
Knowledge/understanding of epidemiology, real world data generation and interpretation, medical statistics.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
External Stakeholders: Healthcare professionals (HCPs), including physicians, pharmacists, and clinical investigators; Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific experts in assigned therapeutic areas; Medical societies, professional associations, and academic institutions; Regulatory authorities, payors, and government health agencies; Patient advocacy groups and relevant non-governmental organizations; Contributors to national formularies.
Internal Stakeholders: Country Medical Lead (CML), supporting external engagement and strategic initiatives; Cluster Scientific Experts; Cross-functional teams: Access & Value, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Commercial, and Brand Teams; Cluster medical leadership and international medical colleagues
RESOURCES MANAGED
Financial Accountability
The MAS may contribute to budget planning and oversight for medical initiatives, scientific events, and evidence generation activities, working collaboratively with the Country Medical Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure resources are used efficiently to maximize patient and business impact.
People Management
This role is an individual contributor.
REPORTING LINE
The role will report to the Country Medical Lead
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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