Oncology Field Medical Outcomes, Senior Director

The Oncology Field Medical Outcomes, Senior Director is responsible for providing therapeutic area/product expertise for the designated therapeutic area across a broad range of Medical customer segments and initiatives in an assigned territory (typically comprised of one or more US states).

Field Medical Core Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Oncology Medical strategy and engagement for appropriate assigned customers within a territory, compliantly coordinating with other Pfizer colleagues as needed to achieve Medical objectives
• Understand the priorities of Pfizer Oncology Medical Affairs in order to contribute to Medical content strategy development and execute aligned Field Medical tactics
• Maintain effective and appropriate communication and collaboration among headquarters Medical colleagues, Medical Information, and other Pfizer Field Medical colleagues
• Demonstrate expertise in communication across multiple channels, including, but not limited to, live and virtual presentations in small or large settings, written communication, and telephone or virtual conversations
• Compliantly integrate understanding of clinical, Health Information Technology (HIT), market, and account considerations to develop and execute mutually beneficial customer-specific projects, collaborations, strategic medical partnerships, and non-interventional studies with the goal of advancing quality of care and improving patient outcomes
• Optimize patient centricity of Medical communications and deliverables, incorporating Health Literacy and cultural awareness principles to ensure that patients remain the ultimate focus

Field Medical Role Responsibilities

•   Ensure compliance with all internal/external SOPs/Rules/Regulations.
• Provide objective and scientifically sound medical information regarding Pfizer’s Oncology medicines and the disease states they treat through use of pharmacoeconomic models, outcomes tools, educational programs, Health Outcomes Projects and Evaluations (HOPEs), non-interventional studies, and collaborations
• Set a strategy for key stakeholder engagement (examples may include patient or professional organizations, other organized customers, etc)
• Develop and execute above brand strategies across the oncology portfolio in partnership with the medical LT
• Appropriately prioritize the needs of the customer and of Pfizer Oncology to develop and implement objective and scientifically sound Real World Evidence-based outcomes tools (such as HOPEs and educational programs) which identify the greatest opportunities for improving patient care, closing quality gaps, and addressing population health management
• Compliantly integrate understanding of clinical, Health Information Technology (HIT), market, and account considerations to develop and execute mutually beneficial customer-specific projects, collaborations, strategic medical partnerships, and non-interventional studies with the goal of advancing quality of care and improving patient outcomes
• Serve as the Oncology Medical lead for assigned customers, developing and executing a Medical account plan while representing Medical Affairs, sharing insights from the customer, and identifying opportunities for collaboration to improve patient care
• Understand the principles of study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation and communicate these concepts with customers
• Appropriately engage with key stakeholders within the market, such as Quality Improvement Organizations, Advocacy Groups, Coalitions, and other medical/healthcare associations, to understand their population health priorities and identify opportunities that align with the strategic Oncology Medical objectives of Pfizer
• Provide Oncology Medical support and guidance for HIT initiatives including initial assessment, triaging opportunities for review, assessing organizational capabilities and feasibility, and providing clinical relevance to proposed HIT methodologies
• Analyze workflows in the context of clinical healthcare information systems to facilitate care processes to reduce care gaps, improve care efficiencies, and maximize quality and population health
• Facilitate development of clinical content that embodies the clinical perspective while effectively using information technology to develop strategy and build innovative tools and resources
• Provide expertise on e-data collection and planning for Oncology Field Medical colleagues
• Work cross-functionally within Pfizer guidance to identify, design, and deploy HIT solutions aligned with Pfizer Oncology Medical goals for Field Medical use
• Support development of HIT/clinical informatics specific resources for new product and new indication launches
• Serve as members of internal teams to further the impact of Field Medical, Outcomes by creating tools, resources, and educational materials for use both internally and externally
• Represent Pfizer Oncology Medical Affairs leadership with clinical/professional associations and/or societies, consistently demonstrating medical professionalism in all interactions
• Enhance customer recognition of Pfizer Oncology Medical through collaborative projects and publications in some cases
• Providing approved medical content on Pfizer’s Oncology products in the designated therapeutic area, with a primary focus on organized customers, including but not limited to National Payers, Regional Payers, and Specialty Pharmacy Providers (SPPs).
• Keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the designated therapeutic area by continuously reviewing literature in the field, evolving competitive landscape, networking with experts and attending assigned conferences
• Respond to unsolicited requests from customers regarding scientific interpretation of clinical information and pharmacoeconomic impact of product selection to further advance formulary decision-making or patient outcomes in Oncology through appropriate pharmaceutical care
• Compliantly collaborate with internal Pfizer colleagues (including Key Account Managers, Account Directors, PHI, Field Medical, Headquarters Medical, and HEOR) to understand the outcomes of interest and data analysis needs of assigned customers
• Understand the principles of study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation and communicate these concepts with customers
• Study leadership: complex programs; innovative approaches to enrollment challenges including landscape evolution; mentors new study leads
• Maintain significant market and customer knowledge in an increasingly complex and dynamic marketplace
• Manage a significant volume of projects developed in a field-based environment, while exhibiting the ability to prioritize, successfully implement, and demonstrate excellent judgment skills and work in a continuous improvement environment
• Maintain an up-to-date status for internal training requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science required
• PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree (e.g., Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy) highly preferred
• Relevant experience required: PharmD/PhD with 7+ years of experience; MBA/MSc with 10+ years of experience, BA/BSc with 12+ years of experience.
• Deep subject matter expert who master’s all competencies and is recognized across internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers and create business impact
• Significant experience in interacting with other organized customers required. 
• Significant, direct experience with matrix leadership and demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships through partnering, anticipating needs, fulfilling expectations.
• Demonstrates strong executive presence
• Consistent demonstration of independent thinking and high business acumen.
• Exceptional collaboration across all remits
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills: ability to understand and respond to multiple external and internal customers’ demands and manage and handle conflict constructively.
• Proven track record of exemplary Field Medical performance over an extended period of time

Ability to:

• Study leadership: complex programs; innovative approaches to enrollment challenges including landscape evolution; mentors new study leads
• Serve as a representative on the Research Services team to provide perspective around health-system or community networks
• Assist in coordination of Network site study engagement with the Field Medical team
• Demonstrates outstanding project management skills, while exhibiting the ability to prioritize, successfully implement, and demonstrate excellent judgment skills and work in a continuous improvement environment
• Work within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team to foster strong Pfizer/customer professional relationships which are aligned with Pfizer Medical objectives
• Effectively manage through and lead change in an ever-changing and evolving external health care environment
• Demonstrate change agility; be flexible to new opportunities (e.g. new therapeutic areas) and adaptable to organizational change
• Problem-solve and network enterprise wide as appropriate to identify solutions
• Collaborate effectively and demonstrate leadership and teamwork with peers, internal stakeholders and external customers that inspires alignment and partnership on a shared vision or strategy
• Be a self-starter, be accountable, and have a sense of urgency in delivering results that have medical impact and yield a positive customer experience
• Maintain self-awareness and continually choose behaviors and responses based on how it impacts one’s own and others’ performance and engagement
• Demonstrate clinical and technical skills
• Rapidly adopt and utilize new digital technology and other resources with medical customers and record medical interactions
• Operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes (i.e. attend HCP/customer meetings; attend NYHQ meetings, etc.) required; proximity to airline ‘hub’ city); maintain flexibility to travel 60-80% of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record collaborating with various stakeholders to support project completion and outcomes.
• Previous experience in field-based medical/outcomes role in Oncology
• Demonstrated innovative leadership to support Field Medical/Clinical for company-sponsored trials
• Experience analyzing health care data (claims, electronic health records, other health care data)
• Expertise in Clinical Informatics or Health Information Technology (HIT), including working with claims data sets or Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Experience in the clinical, functional, and technical application of health information technology used in the U.S.
• Experience with optimization/customization of EHR platforms, including developing EHR clinical solutions
• Leadership in innovative project start-up and management
• Understanding of the complex business environment within the US healthcare system as well as emerging healthcare trends

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes (i.e. attend HCP/customer meetings; attend NYHQ meetings, etc.) required; proximity to airline ‘hub’ city)

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes (i.e. attend HCP/customer meetings; attend NYHQ meetings, etc.) required; proximity to airline ‘hub’ city); maintain flexibility to travel 60-80% of time

Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $204,700.00 to $341,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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