Medical Affairs Scientist / Medical Communication (MAS/MC)function is responsible for creating scientific partnerships with local KOLs through a qualified approach that results in access and advocacy based on scientific evidence.
In addition, he/she is the point of accountability for medical and scientific issues and initiatives related to the therapeutic area.
The Medical Affairs Scientist / Medical Communication (MAS/MC) is accountable for developing and executing the country medical plan at the local level that supports the strategic operating goals for the business.Main Responsibilities:Develop and consolidate a network of relationships with KOLs and Scientific Institutions at the local level, sharing knowledge and technical skills to support the scientific and medical leadership of the company.Be the in-field medical expert in the area.Facilitate medical and scientific field intelligence, understand competitive research activities, generate insights from investigators, and identify opportunities for collaborations with key institutions and KOL leaders.Plan and execute local medical scientific strategic plans, providing support for the therapeutic area.Promote medical activities developed at the central level (e.G., medical education programs, conferences) to support the implementation of scientific strategies.Observe and assess competitor drugs.Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.Lead medical-to-medical communications in the field.Disseminate scientific information to the scientific community through individual meetings and group communications, in line with company procedures.Prepare scientific talks and presentations.Ensure that new clinical data on Pfizer medicine are disseminated accurately and in compliance with the product label.Ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for Pfizer in investigational sites and key scientific centers.Provide scientific and technical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with investigators.Discuss research grant proposals with the above country medical team.Support independent sponsored research, non-interventional studies, and research grants planning and management.Facilitate clinical research and interventional phase 1-4 trials with Pfizer drugs.Manage post-marketing studies (clinical trials, observational/pharmacoepidemiological studies).Collaborate closely with internal colleagues.Support promotional activities on regional KOLs and Scientific Societies, including preparation and participation in symposia, opinion leaders' meetings, and advisory boards.Align, support, and contribute to different internal stakeholders.Support internal training of customer-facing commercial colleagues, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of clinical data and our medicines.Provide scientific input to the cross-functional team and contribute to company plans through actionable medical insights.Keep internal activities, field interactions, and M2M communications correctly tracked through periodic reports.Ensure compliance with Pfizer internal policies and European/local regulations, codes of conduct, and accepted best practice standards in all activities and interactions.Education, Skills and Professional Experience:Medical degree and/or PhD.Upper level of English proficiency.Background/clinical experience with Epidemiology, Immunology, Vaccines, or related fields in Infectious diseases.1-2 years of experience as a medical specialist.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (scientific and non-scientific).Previous experience in medical writing and submission of papers to peer-reviewed journals.Strong customer orientation, science-based approach.Project management skills and capacity to work under strict deadlines.Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional team and demonstrate good teamwork spirit.Ability to rapidly adopt and utilize new digital technology and resources with medical customers.Working knowledge of Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Legal, and compliance.Computer skills.Willingness to travel as it is a field-based role.
Possesses a valid driver's license.Ideally, you also have:Good understanding of the local healthcare environment at national and regional levels.Good understanding of drug development, clinical research, medical decision-making, and the healthcare environment.Good knowledge of pharmacovigilance and regulatory legislation and its impacts.#J-18808-Ljbffr
