ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Director, Medical Affairs Lead for Emerging Markets (EM) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the medical strategy for vaccines across EM region. This individual will serve as the primary medical affairs expert for the region, ensuring that scientific, clinical, and public health insights are integrated into business strategies and Global Medical operational plans. The role requires a blend of strategic vision, scientific expertise, and cross-cultural leadership to drive product introduction, lifecycle management, and maximize public health impact in complex and evolving markets.
Key accountabilities include:
- Acting as the medical affairs lead for all vaccine in EM, with responsibility for aligning global and regional strategies.
- Providing expert guidance to cross-functional teams, including commercial, regulatory, safety, and public affairs, to ensure successful product launches and sustained market presence.
- Representing the company with external stakeholders such as KOLs, regulatory authorities, and professional societies, advocating for evidence-based decision-making and public health advancement.
- Collaborating the generation, and leading the interpretation, and dissemination of scientific evidence to support product value, safety, and efficacy in the region.
- Reporting directly to the VP, Medical Affairs Vaccines, and serving as a key member of the regional and global medical leadership team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Medical Expertise
- Develop and implement the medical affairs strategy for vaccines in EM, ensuring alignment with Global Medical objectives and adaptation to local needs.
- Serve as the primary medical advisor for the region, providing scientific and clinical expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead the integration of scientific information (epidemiology, disease burden, public health value) into medical affairs deliverables and business strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Liaise with International Sr. Managers, country medical leads, commercial, regulatory, safety, public affairs, and other cross-functional partners to coordinate evidence generation, dissemination, and medical deliverables.
- Participate in global and regional governance committees, team meetings, and cross-functional working groups to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
Evidence Generation & Dissemination
- Oversee the development and delivery of medical content in partnership with Medical Content Creation Colleagues, including slide decks, publications, congress presentations, and advisory board materials.
- Contribute to scientific manuscripts, systematic literature reviews, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Ensure the scientific accuracy and compliance of promotional materials, regulatory submissions, and safety communications.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, professional societies, regulatory authorities, and external scientific experts.
- Collaborate in the organization of medical advisory boards, symposia, and congress activities to support product positioning and uptake.
- Act as a spokesperson for the company at scientific and public health forums.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Oversee and guide the work of colleagues within the matrixed organization, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous development.
- Mentor and coach team members, supporting their professional growth and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure the efficient use of resources and alignment with business priorities.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and ethical standards in all medical affairs activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MD with additional research training in one or more of the following areas: infectious disease, public health, epidemiology, vaccinology, clinical development, or closely related field
- At least 7 years of experience in medical affairs or related field, including vaccine-related clinical programs and medical/scientific activities
- Preference is for experience in vaccine-related or vaccine-preventable disease related medical/scientific activities
- Able to review and assess the safety aspects of vaccines and in promotional materials, publications, and interactions with KOLs.
- Demonstrated ability to create and articulate global strategies while also understanding how to tailor those global strategies for specific country needs
- Ability to discuss scientific aspects of vaccines development, including vaccine related commercial and regulatory issues.
- Able to review, evaluate, interpret, and present complex vaccine and epidemiological data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including scientific writing skills
- Demonstrated experienced writing manuscripts, including lead or senior authorship on 10 or more peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong inter-personal skills.
- Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers; develop and coach others; and oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
- The candidate should have an advanced degree and additional research training in one or more of the following areas: infectious disease, public health, epidemiology, vaccinology, clinical development, or closely related field.
- Knowledge of vaccines (mandatory)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to set priorities and manage cross-functional teams and complex projects to deliver milestones according to set budgets.
- 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.
- Knowledgeable of the commercial and environmental issues that drive vaccine development projects.
- Understand the emerging safety and efficacy profile of vaccine candidates including providing a perspective with comparator vaccines.
Other Job Details:
- This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $242,000.00 to $403,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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