ROLE SUMMARY
The Medical Affairs Scientist (MAS) is a key scientific ambassador for Pfizer, building long-term partnerships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other stakeholders to advance patient outcomes.
Operating at the intersection of science, healthcare innovation, and patient impact, as a MAS, your role is central to the success of medical affairs in the Country Cluster Structure.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
Insight Generation, Synthesis & Sharing
· Engage with HCPs, KOLs, authorities, and scientific stakeholders as a peer, fostering trust and credibility in all interactions.
· Generate, document, synthesize, and compliantly share actionable medical insights from external engagements, scientific exchange, and stakeholder feedback.
· Effectively disseminate key scientific insights using omnichannel and digital platforms, ensuring relevant information reaches stakeholders in a timely and accessible manner.
· Ensure insights are communicated effectively to cluster medical leadership, cross-functional teams, and relevant internal stakeholders to inform strategy, tactics, and operational plans.
· Support the Country Medical Lead (CML) in external engagement, acting as a visible and credible representative of Pfizer Medical in the market.
External Engagement & Stakeholder Management
· Formulate and execute a prioritized and impactful medical plan, including KOL mapping.
Use metrics to learn and iteratively improve.
· Execute, manage and lead local projects, events and omnichannel activities in alignment with cluster and International strategy and plans.
· Build and optimize enduring relationships with external stakeholders, including medical societies, regulators, patient advocacy groups, and payors.
· Actively participate in external forums and scientific events, representing Pfizer's medical interests and supporting the CML's leadership in these settings.
· Serve as a scientific point of contact for assigned therapeutic areas in-country, collaborating with above country cluster Scientific Experts and other internal stakeholders.
· Targeted support of the local clinical trial environment including protocol feasibility, site identification, investigator engagement, and supporting recruitment.
Collaborative Working
· Compliantly share stakeholder insights internally to identify collaboration opportunities and drive cross-functional alignment.
· Collaborate with cluster medical, access, regulatory, clinical, and commercial teams to support integrated planning and execution.
· Inform and contribute to the execution of cluster-level medical and brand strategies in alignment with global and International goals.
Operational Effectiveness & Compliance
· Uphold the highest ethical standards, scientific integrity, and compliance in all activities.
· Take responsibility for own learning, ensuring your skills and knowledge are up to date.
· Support regulatory and pharmacovigilance departments for compliance activities (safety updates, product supply issues, etc.).
REQUIRED SKILL SET
· Advanced healthcare or scientific degree coupled with deep pharmaceutical experience and knowledge.
A medical degree (MD) or equivalent and board certification, or TA-related PhD and post-doctoral experience is desirable.
· Robust scientific and medical experience, including clinical or research experience.
· Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, local healthcare systems, and regulatory environments.
· Demonstrated ability to analyze medical data and generate insights.
· Fluent business and medical English (additional languages as required by market).
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
External Stakeholders:
Healthcare professionals (HCPs), including physicians, pharmacists, and clinical investigators;
Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific experts in assigned therapeutic areas;
Medical societies, professional associations, and academic institutions;
Regulatory authorities, payors, and government health agencies;
Patient advocacy groups and relevant non-governmental organizations;
Contributors to national formularies.
Internal Stakeholders:
Country Medical Lead (CML), supporting external engagement and strategic initiatives;
Cluster Scientific Experts;
Cross-functional teams: Access & Value, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Commercial, and Brand Teams;
Cluster medical leadership and international medical colleagues.
RESOURCES MANAGED
Financial Accountability: The MAS may contribute to budget planning and oversight for medical initiatives, scientific events, and evidence generation activities, working collaboratively with the Country Medical Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure resources are used efficiently to maximize patient and business impact.
People Management: This role is an individual contributor.
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