POSITION PURPOSE

The  Sr. Director, Turkey Country Medical provides leadership to the in-country Medical Affairs (MA) Team he/she is leading aligned with the Category strategies, business goals and customer needs;Represents the company to external bodies for medical issues;Represents Pfizer through relationships with medical associations, societies, academic medical centers and industry associations;Represents Pfizer in high-level interactions with regulatory authorities as required;Takes accountability together with the respective Category medical leads and medical function leads for the compliance of medical operations, including medical communication and promotional material with applicable guidelines;In partnership with the responsible functions supports and facilitates in-country adherence of MQG, pharmacovigilance, product quality, regulatory, medical information and clinical activities and processes to relevant regulations and Pfizer SOPs, and;Has oversight of the medical functions within all categories in relation to compliance and talent development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development, Implementation and Communication of Medical Affairs Strategies and the in-country Medical Affairs Function

Participates in Strategic Planning Process to provide insight, expertise and medical support to the business;Ensures processes and procedures within medical are continuously reviewed and updated to meet current and future business needs;Aligns / influences medical teams with global and regional brand functions, where appropriate;Establishes vision, direction and role purpose for the team;Plans and executes the respective KOL strategy for Turkey on highly ethical and medical professionalism grounds and brings their input into the medical strategies and plans;Devises country medical plans on scientifically sound principles that will bring benefits to the patients, working in close collaboration and in alignment with the Global and Emerging Market teams and in accordance with the overall brand and portfolio strategy;Allocates financial and FTE resources as per the operating plan provisions;Implements medical strategies according to the medical plans, across the category portfolio of medicines, with emphasis on the data generating and the data communication activities;Ensures in-country implementation and execution of product-specific non-routine risk minimization measures;Provides medical support and guidance to Country President to ensure that the commercial objectives of each medicine are realized through adherence to the highest ethical, legal, regulatory standards;Provides scientific input to the Market Access strategies and tactics in Turkey;Communicates the value of the MA function to internal stakeholders (championing cross functional working, and working with the Global and Emerging Market teams and Country president);Communicates the value of the MA function to external stakeholders, aligning with customer needs, enhancing reputation and bringing medical insights into the organisation.

Build Organizational Capability and Management of People

Leads, motivates and enhances the performance of the Medical Affairs Team and in-country solid line reports through coaching and by direct example;Supports talent management within the all category medical functions, ensuring that Pfizer colleagues within the Category Medical Teams and partner lines management are aware of opportunities.

’One Pfizer’

Represents the immediate point of reference to the Country President for medical issues, advises the Country president on medical issues and assures appropriate resolution;Chairs the Country Medical Committee with the purpose of maintaining compliance and information flow as well as to facilitate the resolution of issues that arise within the broader Category medical teams and partner functions;Represents the Category medical and partner functions in the Country Leadership Team (CLT), and ensures direct representation in the CLT, when appropriate;Partners with the responsible functions with respect to responses to Regulatory, Safety, and/or Clinical issues with potential impact on public health, or a potential impact on the organization's reputation;Represents Pfizer in industry bodies and associations;Coordinates and is responsible for the ‘one medical voice of Pfizer’ when interacting with important external customers including professional societies, medical schools, media, government and payers.

In-Country Compliance

Ensures consistent application of local regulations and standards on promotional material, medical and scientific relations, transparency of grant payments and FCPA across the Categories in-country.Supports local inspections as defined by the local inspection action plan(s).Sponsors audits/inspections under Medical Division accountability.Provides support for audits on Platform Lines as required.Ensures appropriate oversight and successful implementation of the Country Medical Quality Plan.

Memberships

Regular Member of the CLT;Regular Member and Chairperson of the in-country Medical Leadership Team;Chairperson of the Country Medical Committee.

Resources Managed (budget and FTEs)

Solid line reports: In-country Medical Affairs Category Leads, Medical Affairs Enablement LeadDotted Line: In-country Medical Quality Governance (MQG) function; Medical InformationBudget responsibility for the in-country medical affairs organization

REQUIRED SKILL SET

Qualifications (i.e., preferred education, experience, attributes)

Medical Doctor (Must) with solid education and experience;At a minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially Medical Affairs and / or Clinical Research;Comprehensive understanding of the international health environment;Deep understanding of the country health environment including its structure, policy, key members and scientific societies;Profound knowledge of relevant international Codes of Practice, guidelines and regulations as well as applicable Pfizer SOPs;Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacovigilance and regulatory legislation and the drug development process and how these aspects impact the product portfolio;Line management experience and general business management experience.

Core Competencies

Holds people accountable;Strategic and innovative thinking;Commits to “One Pfizer”;Anticipates customer and market needs.

Technical/Functional Competencies

Fluency in business English;Ability to analyze, define and convey complex concepts and strategies and to communicate these to demanding external and internal customers;Excellent strategic skills including creativity and effectiveness in identifying and addressing major strategic challenges together with the ability to balance short-term needs and long-term vision.

This is a GJL 110 role.

Purpose  

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. 

  

School of Leaders

We, as Pfizer Turkey, make a difference with our visionary and pioneering approaches ranging from our concept of raising leaders through rotations, providing international career opportunities to creating a flexible, enjoyable work environment. There are no limits to what we can accomplish to touch lives here! 

  

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation! 

  

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees. 

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