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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