Vice President, Global Obesity Medical Lead
Pfizer, S.A. de C.V, Cambridge, MA, United States
Vice President, Global Obesity Medical Lead
United States - New York - New York City
United States - Massachusetts - Cambridge
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding "what" we need to achieve for patients and "how" we will go about achieving those goals.
Job Summary
The Vice President, Global Obesity Medical Lead will report to the Head of Medical, Internal Medicine and Primary Care. The incumbent will lead a team and develop portfolio and asset Medical Strategies in close collaboration with the local Medical Leads. The role has broad impact throughout the organization and requires obesity experience with an understanding of pharmaceutical business operations, products, strategic thinking, leadership ability, and strong knowledge of the stakeholder community and market dynamics.
The leader will partner closely with colleagues in commercial, health & value, clinical development, and regulatory among others. The Global Obesity Medical Lead is an integral member of the Internal Medicine and Primary Care Medical Affairs leadership team and serves as the medical voice of the medicine(s), combining medical expertise with the therapeutic area and specific medicine, while putting the patient first within Pfizer’s Core Values and Behaviors.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Leader will partner cross‑functionally with various medical teams, health & value functions, clinical development, legal, compliance and commercial teams to develop an integrated set of plans for supporting the pipeline and inline Pfizer Obesity portfolio.
Provide exceptional oversight of environmental, disease state, competitor and asset analysis
Ensure development of rapid data analytic capacities and innovative data generation strategies
Develop standardized strategic tools and metrics
Ensure substantial medical input into all Asset Medicines Plans
Engage on a peer basis with medical directors of independent networks and other healthcare entities to develop mutually beneficial solutions for patient care
Chair or lead the Global Medical Affairs Team, the medical governance body for the portfolio/assets
Represent medical affairs globally at relevant asset teams, committees and other appropriate teams
Lead the development of a global evidence generation plan
Co‑chair with safety the PBRC, assessing risk‑benefit of the medicine
Proactively incorporate patients' and physicians' voices in the development strategy across the therapeutic area
Serve as subject‑matter expert for portfolio assets, ensuring consistency of data interpretation and communication internally and externally
Ensure country‑aligned medical input into the global commercial strategy and implementation
Lead and support the management of global and regional issue resolution as needed
Deliver global medical activities in support of the asset operating plan within time, cost and quality parameters; manage required resources
Plan the timely, high‑quality execution of medical tactics supporting country and lifecycle plans
Understand and facilitate all local medical activities supporting the asset operating plan
Apply technical and medical expertise to lead the strategic direction of the line‑and‑business portfolio, grounding decisions in sound medical insights
Collaborate with Marketing/Commercial Development, Clinical, Medical Teams, and country organizations to provide strategic direction in the drug development cycle and disease concept
Participate in the Rapid Response Team to provide medical expertise on current issues that interface with the public and in regulatory matters
Engage and lead interactions with clinical and research leaders, academicians, physicians, and other health care professionals aligned with brand objectives
Guide brand objectives and generate strategic medical solutions to business challenges
Identify and address potential medical issues and implement risk‑management strategies in collaboration with team partners
Assess safety and regulatory aspects with partners in key functional lines, including participation in safety and labeling working groups and potential regulatory interactions
Consider strategic implications for the medicine's benefit‑risk profile and data that interface with the public and regulatory agencies, customizing communication for each audience
Provide medical expertise in the assessment of potential business development activities and pre‑proof of concept compounds within Pfizer Research Unit, as applicable
Influence decisions related to external meetings, advisory boards, congress, and symposiums, seeking active feedback for continuous improvement
Set strategy and provide guidance to or lead the Publication Subcommittee (or regional efforts), including concept, plan, author and agency liaison, and final review
Help establish an environment encouraging coaching among team members, supporting colleagues at meetings, and facilitating post‑meeting discussions to improve performance
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Qualifications
MD, PharmD, or PhD required
Experience
More than 10 years with PharmD/PHD or more than 9 years with MD in the medical affairs function in the pharmaceutical industry, with broad experience in drug development, regulatory interactions, issue management, and business
In‑depth obesity experience strongly preferred
Experience with patient care, especially in the obesity therapeutic area, preferred
Deep understanding of HCP informational needs and what is required to support these needs
Scientific translational research background and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate scientific literature
In‑depth understanding and experience with study methodology, protocol design, safety evaluation, and data analysis
Proactive, pragmatic, flexible person with excellent leadership qualities, strategic thinking, communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead and manage in a matrixed structure and in a collaborative team environment
Extensive knowledge of patterns of medical practice and healthcare delivery and the current and evolving landscape
Advanced influencing skills to enable productive collaboration and alignment
Highly motivated with a demonstrated track record of high performance and outstanding results
Proficiency in building and managing relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders, ensuring appropriate stakeholders are included in deliberations and decision‑making
Management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead matrixed, cross‑functional work teams
Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships through partnering, anticipating needs, and fulfilling expectations
Demonstrated entrepreneurship mindset, accountability, agility and focus on action and implementation
Demonstrated record of sound judgment and intelligent decision‑making
Ability to evaluate budget requests
Fluency in written and spoken English required, with excellent communication skills
Work Location Assignment
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.
Salary
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $300,100.00 to $500,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and support each of life’s moments, including 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.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and is an E‑Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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United States - New York - New York City
United States - Massachusetts - Cambridge
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding "what" we need to achieve for patients and "how" we will go about achieving those goals.
Job Summary
The Vice President, Global Obesity Medical Lead will report to the Head of Medical, Internal Medicine and Primary Care. The incumbent will lead a team and develop portfolio and asset Medical Strategies in close collaboration with the local Medical Leads. The role has broad impact throughout the organization and requires obesity experience with an understanding of pharmaceutical business operations, products, strategic thinking, leadership ability, and strong knowledge of the stakeholder community and market dynamics.
The leader will partner closely with colleagues in commercial, health & value, clinical development, and regulatory among others. The Global Obesity Medical Lead is an integral member of the Internal Medicine and Primary Care Medical Affairs leadership team and serves as the medical voice of the medicine(s), combining medical expertise with the therapeutic area and specific medicine, while putting the patient first within Pfizer’s Core Values and Behaviors.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Leader will partner cross‑functionally with various medical teams, health & value functions, clinical development, legal, compliance and commercial teams to develop an integrated set of plans for supporting the pipeline and inline Pfizer Obesity portfolio.
Provide exceptional oversight of environmental, disease state, competitor and asset analysis
Ensure development of rapid data analytic capacities and innovative data generation strategies
Develop standardized strategic tools and metrics
Ensure substantial medical input into all Asset Medicines Plans
Engage on a peer basis with medical directors of independent networks and other healthcare entities to develop mutually beneficial solutions for patient care
Chair or lead the Global Medical Affairs Team, the medical governance body for the portfolio/assets
Represent medical affairs globally at relevant asset teams, committees and other appropriate teams
Lead the development of a global evidence generation plan
Co‑chair with safety the PBRC, assessing risk‑benefit of the medicine
Proactively incorporate patients' and physicians' voices in the development strategy across the therapeutic area
Serve as subject‑matter expert for portfolio assets, ensuring consistency of data interpretation and communication internally and externally
Ensure country‑aligned medical input into the global commercial strategy and implementation
Lead and support the management of global and regional issue resolution as needed
Deliver global medical activities in support of the asset operating plan within time, cost and quality parameters; manage required resources
Plan the timely, high‑quality execution of medical tactics supporting country and lifecycle plans
Understand and facilitate all local medical activities supporting the asset operating plan
Apply technical and medical expertise to lead the strategic direction of the line‑and‑business portfolio, grounding decisions in sound medical insights
Collaborate with Marketing/Commercial Development, Clinical, Medical Teams, and country organizations to provide strategic direction in the drug development cycle and disease concept
Participate in the Rapid Response Team to provide medical expertise on current issues that interface with the public and in regulatory matters
Engage and lead interactions with clinical and research leaders, academicians, physicians, and other health care professionals aligned with brand objectives
Guide brand objectives and generate strategic medical solutions to business challenges
Identify and address potential medical issues and implement risk‑management strategies in collaboration with team partners
Assess safety and regulatory aspects with partners in key functional lines, including participation in safety and labeling working groups and potential regulatory interactions
Consider strategic implications for the medicine's benefit‑risk profile and data that interface with the public and regulatory agencies, customizing communication for each audience
Provide medical expertise in the assessment of potential business development activities and pre‑proof of concept compounds within Pfizer Research Unit, as applicable
Influence decisions related to external meetings, advisory boards, congress, and symposiums, seeking active feedback for continuous improvement
Set strategy and provide guidance to or lead the Publication Subcommittee (or regional efforts), including concept, plan, author and agency liaison, and final review
Help establish an environment encouraging coaching among team members, supporting colleagues at meetings, and facilitating post‑meeting discussions to improve performance
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Qualifications
MD, PharmD, or PhD required
Experience
More than 10 years with PharmD/PHD or more than 9 years with MD in the medical affairs function in the pharmaceutical industry, with broad experience in drug development, regulatory interactions, issue management, and business
In‑depth obesity experience strongly preferred
Experience with patient care, especially in the obesity therapeutic area, preferred
Deep understanding of HCP informational needs and what is required to support these needs
Scientific translational research background and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate scientific literature
In‑depth understanding and experience with study methodology, protocol design, safety evaluation, and data analysis
Proactive, pragmatic, flexible person with excellent leadership qualities, strategic thinking, communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead and manage in a matrixed structure and in a collaborative team environment
Extensive knowledge of patterns of medical practice and healthcare delivery and the current and evolving landscape
Advanced influencing skills to enable productive collaboration and alignment
Highly motivated with a demonstrated track record of high performance and outstanding results
Proficiency in building and managing relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders, ensuring appropriate stakeholders are included in deliberations and decision‑making
Management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead matrixed, cross‑functional work teams
Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships through partnering, anticipating needs, and fulfilling expectations
Demonstrated entrepreneurship mindset, accountability, agility and focus on action and implementation
Demonstrated record of sound judgment and intelligent decision‑making
Ability to evaluate budget requests
Fluency in written and spoken English required, with excellent communication skills
Work Location Assignment
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.
Salary
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $300,100.00 to $500,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and support each of life’s moments, including 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.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and is an E‑Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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