Global Medical Director SCD-Non-MD (m/f/d) (Secondment)

Since over 170 years Pfizer colleagues from all over the world are working together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Apart from marketing over 100 products in the Swiss market, the Pfizer AG commits itself to honor scientific enlightenments with the Pfizer Research Award since 1992 as well as additional awards and partnerships. Right now, we are seeking qualified candidates to fill the position:

Global Medical Director SCD-Non-MD (m/f/d) (Secondment)

Secondment: April 1st until December 31st  

You can look forward to:

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with cross-functional colleagues from Medical Affairs, Global Product Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Commercial, and Market Access to ensure that the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) global medical strategy/tactical and evidence generation plans optimally address current and future needs.
• Prepare from GMA side for the potential re-launch of Voxelotor, including but not limited to: development, review and approval of internal and external medical materials; review and approval of commercial materials, training of medical and XFT colleagues
• Develop criteria and processes for Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) and competitive grant programs and lead the execution of such programs
• Lead, support and coordinate external medical communication initiatives via symposia, proactive/reactive medical communication etc.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Medical Affairs to ensure all communications are aligned with the medical strategy with the patient at the heart of everything we do
• Partner with Patient Advocacy to develop research studies to understand the patient and caregiver perspective around burden of disease and treatment outcomes
• Partner with Global Access Strategy & Pricing colleagues to prepare reimbursement dossiers as appropriate
• Contribute to GMAT and GMAT sub-committees (Evidence Generation; Medical Insight and Impact; Medical Engagement) as appropriate
• Collaborate with external study investigators, patient groups, and other consortia to maximize synergies in development of and access to complementary data
• Proactively bring patients’ & physicians’ voice to medical affairs efforts, on cross-functional teams, while considering the needs of SCD providers and payers.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the benefit-risk of the medicines, taking into account new data, as it becomes available.
• Provide consultation & contribute to the planning and timely, high-quality execution of medical tactics to support the Countries and Regions and lifecycle plan.
• Participate in the effective communication of current scientific knowledge, including medical needs, to different stakeholders, including patients, customizing the communication for the audience leading to effective communication.
• Serve on working groups in a professional, inclusive manner encouraging open discussion as related to assigned activities and specific roles, while demonstrating respect for all people.
• Support the organization of global external meetings including advisory boards, congresses and symposia as appropriate
• Engage in the publication process including concept, author and agency liaison, publications Subcommittee review and allowing for promotional use.
• Educate concerning medicine and/or therapeutic expertise to other medical and non-medical team members, including Sale Force/country medical colleagues.
• Address potential medical issues and ensure implementation of risk-management strategies in collaboration with team partners.

You offer:

• 5 years of relevant experience
• PharmD or PhD required

• Responsible for managing resources and budgets related to specific product initiatives and programs.
• He/she bears no responsibility for direct people management. However, he/she takes on coordination roles in the management of projects and cross-functional initiatives.

• Ability to objectively interpret and analyze medical and scientific data
• Ability to define and convey complex concepts
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Well-organized with the ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands
• Ability to effectively lead in a matrix organization
• Fluency in written and spoken English required
• Demonstrated track record of high performance and producing outstanding results
• Specific therapeutic area expertise (sickle cell disease) is strongly preferred
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth o

  
We offer:

• Attractive employment packages (compensation, vacation, pension)
• Focus on health and wellbeing
• Flexible working hours with Homeoffice-option
• Various career and development opportunities thanks to e.g. Pfizer Learning Academy, Growth Gigs
• Open, collaborative, appreciative company culture
• Opportunities to engage in social projects

Together we represent:

Breakthroughs that change patients' livesTM – At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Convinced?

We are looking forward to your online application with all complete document (CV and Cover Letter - these as well as additional documents can be added and uploaded at the “Resume/CV” section of the “My Experience” page.) Apply today via www.pfizer.ch.