Global Medical Director, Gastroenterology non MD (Secondment - 12 Months)
PfizerAbout the role
WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU
The Global Medical Director, Gastroenterology will report to the Senior Medical Director, Velsipity Team Lead. The Director is an integral member of the Global Medical Gastroenterology community. The Global Medical Director, Gastroenterology will serve as an expert in the IBD field and lead execution of evidence and insight generation, interpretation and dissemination activities for the safe and effective use of etrasimod and Xeljanz UC. The Global Medical Director, Gastroenterology will lead with integrity and be a role model for medical professionalism and scientific excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
The Global Medical Director, Gastroenterology will partner cross-functionally with medical teams, health and value functions, clinical development, legal, compliance and commercial teams to execute activities supporting Gastroenterology products. The Global Medical Director, Gastroenterology will collaborate directly with country medical teams to understand major unmet medical needs and medical environment including HCP and patient perspective, regulatory and access dynamics at the country level and integrate needs and insights to co-create a global medical plan.
HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT
Demonstrate deep data and disease area expertise for etrasimod/Xeljanz and Gastroenterology, respectively.
Ensure evidence generation and dissemination strategies and plans are developed and executed in alignment with the Scientific Narratives.
Lead above brand activities in the IBD space.
Lead insight generation activities including advisory board meetings.
Support or lead evidence generation activities including independent research, clinical and research collaborations, and Pfizer non-interventional and interventional studies including post-hoc data generation.
Lead internal data interpretation and alignment activities.
Lead evidence dissemination and education activities including scientific publications and scientific exchange.
Lead development and execution of internal medical training curriculum in collaboration with the Medical Affairs platform groups.
Manage internal Medical Affairs communication platform including GMIC notifications.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
BA/BS with 8+ years of experience.
Subject matter expertise and experience in specific therapeutic area (Gastroenterology), especially clinical / patient care experience, is required.
Cross functional effectiveness.
Leading effectively in a matrix.
Experience in Medical Affairs required.
Nice-to-Have
MBA/MS with 7+ years of experience; OR PhD/JD with 5+ years of experience.
MD/DVM with 4+ years of experience.
Launch experience a plus.
International experience a plus.
Regulatory and/or clinical development experience a plus.
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.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Some travel required to support congress activities and/or attend internal meetings (~20%), including US and ex-US locations.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: November 20, 2025
Additional Location Information: United States - Any Pfizer Site
Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
Secondment 12 months
If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
There will be no change to your current work location.
Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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