Director, International Obesity
JOB SUMMARY
The Director, International Obesity will report to the International Medical Lead Internal Medicine & Primary Care and is integral member of the International Internal Medicine and Primary Care Medical Affairs Team. The incumbent will support medical affairs activities for International countries outside US in the Obesity field. The role requires Obesity experience. The role will act as one of the medical specialists working scientifically on obesity portfolio to provide medical leadership, strategy and support for countries outside US in alignment with Global Strategy,will lead with integrity and be a role model for medical professionalism and scientific excellence. This will be achieved by cross-functional integration with stakeholders at the global, international and local levels (e.g. research and development, health outcomes, commercial, regulatory, safety, public affairs). The role will collaborate and coordinate for understanding of the obesity landscape, and advise on need and strategic execution of evidence projects in international markets. There is collaboration with internal crossfunctional partners and with external experts, stakeholders and scientists. As such the rolewill represent Pfizer at key regional meetings, global meetings, and scientific congresses as applicable.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate strong disease area expertise in Obesity.
Support evidence generation (RWE included)and dissemination strategies and align for global strategy with international countries and from an international perspective
Work closely with the crossfunctional team to provide scientific and medical expertise into different functional workstreams
Work closely with International affiliate country colleagues to effectively translate global medical strategies into country medical execution
Facilitate the scientific dialogue and related science via various avenues.
Provide credible and accurate scientific data, including understanding the therapeutic landscape and available therapies
Matrix leads Global/International country workstreams/projects as appropriate
Represents Pfizer on scientific issues related to obesity at key study sites as appropriate, including meeting with local investigators, regulatory officials or experts as needed.
Provide the needed support to country medical teams in the organization of medical education events, maintain professional scientific relationships with external experts & interact with health care professionals as applicable.
Create asset/therapy area community groups across International medical affairs colleagues to enhance learning/best practice sharing
Work closely with Global and International Medical Affairs Teams and platform functions to develop medical strategy
Work closely with the with international commercial teams according to asset and portfolio strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
MD or pharmacist or PhD required
Strong expertise and experience in Medical Affairs and Obesity required.
Candidate demonstrates leadership experiences (direct and/or matrix) and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers; oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes. Understanding of clinical development, medical communications, regulatory, clinical and pharmacovigilance environment in respective international countries.
Familiarity with mainly International regions and their regulatory environment. Knowledge of the key international regulations in product approval, promotional conduct, safety reporting, and clinical research and good understanding of the various health environments
Proven track record of ability to work successfully with cross-functional colleagues in a matrix team setting across countries and internationally with diverse colleagues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of publication processes.
Strong inter-personal skills. Proactive, pragmatic, flexible person with excellent leadership qualities, strategic thinking, communication & presentation skills
Reliability, organizational skills, compliance mindset
Able to set priorities and to deliver milestones in the given environment.
Proven ability to influence and succeed through collaborations and to form excellent relationships with key cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated strong work ethic, and proven track record of delivering high quality results within timelines and budgets.
Full fluency in English required, additional language skills as a plus but not mandatory
Closing Statement
The closing deadline for applications is March 17th.
All applicants must have the relevant authorisation to live and work in the UK / EU as applicable.
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