Medical Affairs Scientist - 12 month secondment

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 REPONSIBILITIES / 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.