ROLE SUMMARY

Medical Manager defines scientific strategy of an inline or pipeline product, category or disease area, to align with internal and external scientific customers. Design and execution of New Products Launches.

Responsible for external stakeholders mapping and planning / implementation of external partnerships for medical projects implementation.

Responsible for getting from and analyze with Field Medical all Insights gotten from external stakeholders’ engagements. Is the main liaison with key internal stakeholders on medical strategies, lifecycle, safety, quality, regulatory, HEOR, Access and compliance issues related with products under his/her scope.

MAIN REPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

•Development and execution of medical strategy in aligment with cross funtional teams

• Lead all medical and scientific tactics and objectives in alignment with vaccines portfolio strategy during all lifecycle of the assets according with prioritization plans.

• Ideally with more than 50% of time dedicated to external activities, manage the relationship with KOLs and Institutions (segmentation based on level of projects interest), Government, Regulatory Agencies, Medical Societies, Patient Associations, Payers, focusing only on medical related discussions.

• Internal ambassador for BU and cross functional teams providing technical and scientific information to the correlated areas (Marketing, Legal, Market Intelligence, Public Relations, Regulatory, Sales, Access/HEOR and Business Development, Medical Information departments)

• Support the regulatory area in the development of the official documentation of the product (dossiers for marketing authorization, inclusion in governmental lists, packaging inserts, etc.) and answers to the questions, legal proceedings originated by the authorities.

•Accountable and responsible for the whole process for Independent Medical Grants (GNT01), budget control, milestones follow up, inspection readiness documentation and answering audits in general.

• Coordinate the technical aspects related to scientific events (non-promotional or promotional) based on MA01 policy guidance, electing, and training the speakers

Other responsibilities:

1.Provides support, information and advice on medical and scientific issues to internal (marketing, sales, etc.), and external customers (medical population, investigators, regulatory authorities, etc.)

2.Collaborates to implement the regional clinical development program to support medical strategies of assigned products. Identify areas of research that would capitalize on the strengths of the assigned products and further differentiate them from other agents.

3.Collaborates with the Regional and Cluster Medical Directors to ensure coordination of scientific/medical efforts at the country/ cluster level providing the technical /support to other groups within the North LaAm Cluster territories and where the vaccines portfolio strategy can be considered the main focus.

4.Is actively involved in the development and review of pre-launch and launch medical programs of assigned products, as required. Ensures the promotional material review according to the PhRMA Code, Pfizer guidelines/SOPs/Policies on Good Promotional Practices and Local Regulations of the North Latam Countries with particular focus in the 34 countries within CAC.

5.Works with marketing and medical colleagues to facilitate the dissemination of clinical research data.

6.Collaborates in the preparation of study reports and manuscripts, as required.

7.Works with outside advisory groups to develop new approaches to studying and developing the assigned products.

8.Provides analysis of candidate products for licensing and/or further clinical development. Works closely with marketing and medical staff on the evaluation and development of new formulations, data collection, statistical analysis, and regulatory affairs.

9.As required by the Marketing and Sales Departments, the Medical Manager will be responsible of providing input in the creation process of promotional and training materials, ensuring their clinical pertinence as well as compliance with applicable regulatory, medical and ethical standards, as well as corporate Standard Operating Procedures. The Medical Manager should identify potentially problematic medical/clinical issues in the promotional materials, and, if appropriate, liaise with the Medical Director to address them.

10.Collaborates with the Sales, Marketing Department and GCO in the Field Force Training Program and Process.

11.Provides medical input and support for local regulatory processes pertaining to his/her designated products. Also collaborates with Regulatory Affairs in the revision of LPDs/LLDs for the different markets in the region in accordance with the local regulations and languages in the different countries.

12.Promotes proactively the relationships with new professionals and support the existing liaison with Key Opinion leaders in the areas of interest to Pfizer.

13.Strengthen and create professional bonds with Medical Associations and Health Organizations within their areas of expertise.

14.Provides counsel and expertise to the members of the Marketing Team for the elaboration of programs, strategies and tactical approaches of the drugs under his/her responsibility and when needed actively represents the medical area at executive meetings

15.Provides and documents an accurate, consistent, timely, and balanced response to written and oral Medical Information inquiries from internal (e.g. Medical, Marketing) and external customers (Healthcare Professionals, consumers etc.) according to the Global SOP when acting as a back-up of the Medical Information Officer or any other Medical Managers outside his/her product lines, or whenever applicable.

16.Conducts literature review activities of his/her products for potential adverse events and/or product complaints and documents this review, according to applicable SOPs/WI.

17.Provides counsel and expertise to WRD colleagues upon request.

18.Forwards any safety or product quality information to the appropriate group within the timelines specified in accordance with global policies.

19.Is actively involved and the responsible person for the interaction with the investigator, review and tracking of Medical Independent Grants, including Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) programs , Collaborative research of assigned products, with interaction with appropriate internal colleagues, according to the current procedures

20.Manage people and/or relevant medical projects directly or indirectly.

REQUIRED SKILL SET

Technical

•Knowledge of PhRMA Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing practices

•Knowledge of pharmaceutical business

•Training skills

•Presentation skills

•Excellent command of informatics tools

•Knowledge of medical Information and regulatory procedures and local regulatory environment

•Knowledge of copyright guidelines

•Knowledge about how to handle national and international databases and other bibliographical sources

•Understanding of local business needs and/or business coursework is desirable.

•Knowledge of the Central America and Caribbean regulatory environment

Managerial

•Analytical and Strategic Thinking

•Management Skills

•Strategic Vision

•Change Agility

•Problem solving

•Quality

•Customer focus

•Flexibility

•Drive for Results

•Networking•Communication

•Integrity

•Teamwork

•Pfizer Community and environment

•Negotiation and Influence

•Leadership

•Planning and organizing•Spanish and English fluency Certifications

Education

•Medical Degree, from an accredited school

•Postgraduate studies (specialty, master, doctorate) and experience in clinical practice and/or inpatient´s care are highly recommended

Experience

•At least 5 years of prior experience in medical advising positions or relevant experience in similar positions within pharmaceutical industry, academia or healthcare organization.•Previous experience in vaccines is an advantage.

•Experience in primary attention or public health programs, previous experience in clinical reserach are advantages.

•Demonstrate clinical and technical expertise: Experienced in interpreting scientific data, capabilities in medical writing and authorship

 
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

This role will be available to apply until April24th EOD.

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & 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, or disability.