Vaccines Field Medical, Sr. Director, Team Leader, MD

ROLE SUMMARY

The Vaccines Field Medical Team Leader possesses deep Therapeutic Area knowledge and is responsible for managing and developing a team of Field Medical colleagues. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all Field Medical responsibilities in order to lead, manage, develop, and coach a team of Vaccines Field Medical colleagues with Vaccines Pfizer medicine expertise

• Guide work prioritization and resource allocation within team, and authorize expenditures for team related to travel, training, supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses

• Ensure appropriate Vaccine colleague deployment and account prioritization based on current BU priorities

• Conduct HR-related issues for assigned team (such as performance appraisals, salary planning, new colleague selection, colleague development plans, colleague retention, team culture, and conflict resolution) and manage concerns in a timely and compliant manner

• Ensure team activities are conducted in compliance with all policies, guidelines, and regulations, and that team members complete all assigned trainings within the specified timeframe

• Collaborate and partner effectively with Medical Governance team as appropriate

• Partner with administrative professional staff to ensure effective support is provided to the Vaccines Field Medical colleagues.  Serve in leadership roles on internal workstreams and committees with national responsibility where high-level, strategic decisions are made and executed

• Proactively and compliantly collaborate with HQ Medical Affairs and commercial colleagues as appropriate to shape and implement customer-centric Medical strategies that support regional and national brand operating plans and goals

• Maintain exceptional market and customer knowledge in an increasingly complex and dynamic marketplace

• Assist the Vaccines HQ Medical Affairs team with the strategic planning, development, inclusion of Field Medical insights, and execution of team Medical plan, including budget planning

• Ensure direct reports compliantly provide objective and scientifically sound Medical information regarding Pfizer’s portfolio and disease states through the use of pharmacoeconomic models, outcomes tools, and data analytics

• Support Vaccines HQ Medical Affairs team in the assessment and roll-out of major above-brand strategic initiatives

• Ensure that communication and collaboration between HQ Medical Affairs and Vaccines Field Medical and commercial functions are effective, appropriate, and compliant

• Take accountability for the Medical Review Committee approval process within the Therapeutic Area, ensuring appropriate approval of Medical content for Vaccines Field Medical use in accordance with Pfizer Medical policies and SOPs

• Serve on Vaccines Field Medical and/or cross-functional committees and teams as requested by Medical Affairs leadership

• Interact with investigators and other HCPs as appropriate in clinical and research activities

• Understand, communicate, and adhere to current FDA and other US regulations and guidance that impact interactions with and delivery of medical information to external HCPs

• Anticipate and lead team to effectively adopt new digital technology, on-demand, and other related offerings that improve the efficiency of Vaccines Field Medical communications and activities and that enhance the overall Medical customer experience

• Remain up to date on scientific and medical literature and developments within the Therapeutic Area

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 required

• Relevant experience required: 5 or more years

• Vaccines Field Medical Experience required

• Experience in vaccines, antivirals, infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health required

• Experience with Formulary Management, Managed Care, Quality Improvement, Pharmacoeconomic and/or Outcomes Research is desired

• Demonstrate 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

• Demonstrate leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, develop, and lead a team in a complex, changing environment that is focused on generating a positive Medical customer experience