Job Abstract

The Director, Global Medical Communications and Content, Oncology will plan and deliver an end-to-end medical channel content strategy across Pfizer medicines and therapeutic areas to optimize the engagement and reach of emerging scientific information.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver and execute medical communications and content strategies across assigned medicine(s) / therapeutic area (ie, Oncology, Primary Care, Specialty Care, Vaccines) to optimize the engagement and reach of emerging Pfizer scientific data

• Lead the planning, conceptualization, production, and dissemination of Global & US medical content across internally and externally-facing medical channels, including scientific communication platforms (SCPs), publications, plain language summaries (PLS), congress narratives/content, advisory board content, digital platforms, and content for newly prioritized medical channels

• Chair Scientific Publication Committees and Medical Content Dissemination Subteams for assigned compound(s) to develop global publication and medical content dissemination plans

• Develop and maintain relationships with external authors through engagement with ongoing publication activities, including congress presentation slide reviews, external publication steering committee meetings, and enhanced publication content development

• Develop and implement an omnichannel medical content strategy for assigned therapeutic area(s) /medicine(s) that broadens the reach and impact of scientific publications

• Contribute to strategic planning for global medical congresses with cross-functional teams in support of Pfizer’s key data and scientific presence

• Lead and contribute to internal communications regarding pre- and post-congress coverage reporting

• Manage agencies and offshore teams to ensure medical content development aligned with global medical strategies

• Partner with cross-functional Medical Teams, Channel Excellence, Data Analytics, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment of data dissemination plans with medical priorities

• Ensure dissemination and adaptation of content either directly or via distribution to MCCDH Local Channel Content, Channel Excellence, and Field Medical Excellence teams

• Lead and navigate MRC reviews with associated requirements to ensure timely review, approval and posting of content on the appropriate channel

• Lead internal communications and training around new and key scientific data on medicines and disease areas of interest to cross-functional stakeholders

• Stay abreast of country regulations and guidance that impact digital delivery of scientific information to external HCPs

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.

• Advanced scientific/healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MS, etc.)

• Minimum 6 years experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 3+ years experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Publications/Medical Communications

• Experience with scientific peer-reviewed publications, global medical communications, and industry publication best practices

• Represent a function within a matrix organization through a strong track record of excellent presentation, customer facing, and interpersonal skills

• Strong track record of written and oral communication skills to develop and present scientific information to varied audiences and articulate messages succinctly

• Understand detailed technical information and convey complex ideas to a variety of audience types and cultures

• Quickly build rapport and credibility with key internal and key external stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills to track numerous tasks for multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline-oriented environment

• Direct external vendors and manage budgets, timelines, and quality of deliverables

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Oncology experience preferred

• Experience in prostate cancer preferred

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travel 15-20%

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.