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I&I – Senior Medical Affairs Scientist (Sr. MAS)

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Pfizer

Sep 14, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have a health/life science degree, 2+ years in pharma, skills in medical plans, governance, writing, communication, stakeholder management, project management, and be fluent in Portuguese and English.
  • You will execute medical plans, manage budgets, create scientific content, collaborate with internal teams, ensure compliance, and engage in customer-facing medical activities for assigned products.

Requirements

  • University Degree in health or life science areas
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or in relevant healthcare sector activities
  • Proven experience in the following areas:
  • Medical plans and budget management
  • Medical governance and cross-functional teams’ collaboration
  • Medical writing and comprehensive medical review of documents
  • Communication skills to different stakeholders and across different channels
  • External engagement competencies, including networking and stakeholders mapping & management
  • Performance driven with professional demeanor and strong collaboration skills
  • Ability to focus on priorities, resilience, organization, and project management competencies
  • Sense of responsibility and accountability, quality orientation
  • Strategic, agile, innovative and growth mindset
  • Language Requirements: Fluent in Portuguese and English

Responsibilities

  • Is responsible for the medical plans and execution of medical scientific strategic plans of the products assigned
  • Is responsible for the scientific content creation to be used in the omnichannel strategy defined for the products assigned
  • Is responsible for all medical projects of the products assigned and the respective direct budget monitoring
  • Performs the Global Medical Grants (GMG) medical reviews and is the owner of medical studies and other data generation projects for the products assigned
  • Aligns, supports, and contributes to different internal stakeholders:
  • collaborates and participates in working groups or other activities led by the Global and International Development Markets (IDM) Medical Teams for the assigned products
  • is the products’ assigned medical point of contact for the cross-functional teams in the Business Unit (BU)
  • provides medical input and medical strategic view to the Commercial area for the products assigned
  • works with Health&Value (H&V) in studies and reimbursement dossiers and is a participant of the Real World Life project’s working groups
  • collaborates with Regulatory in all the activities in the products’ lifecycle that require medical related input, review and/or approval
  • collaborates with Supply Chain Quality (SCQ) in all the activities in the products’ lifecycle that require medical related input, review and/or approval
  • collaborates with Medical Information and Drug Safety Unit in special requests for which local medical affairs input or review is required
  • collaborates closely with all medical areas to ensure cross-pollination of best practices and innovative ideas
  • is responsible for the internal medical training of all the assigned products
  • performs ad-hoc promotional, non-promotional and medical-to-medical materials review and approval
  • performs any other activity that requires medical input, review or approval for which is nominated by the Medical Team Lead
  • Is a key contributor to ensure company’s medical compliance in internal projects and external engagements
  • Performs the medical customer facing activities for the assigned products, according to the priorities defined with the Manager, and liaises with the Medical Communication Colleagues, if applicable
  • Works closely with the MAS/Medical Communication, the MAS/Real World Data Expert, the Medical Quality Governance Manager (MQGM), Compliance, Legal and all cross-functional team, including customer-facing roles

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Medical Affairs Scientist?

The main responsibilities include managing medical plans, executing scientific strategic plans, creating scientific content, overseeing medical projects and budget monitoring, conducting medical reviews, collaborating with various internal stakeholders, and providing medical training and input across projects.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A University Degree in health or life science areas is required, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or relevant healthcare sector activities.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include medical plans and budget management, cross-functional collaboration, medical writing, effective communication, external engagement competencies, project management abilities, and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

Which languages are necessary for this role?

Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, the role involves collaboration with various teams, providing opportunities for professional growth and the exchange of best practices.

What types of projects will I be involved in as a Senior Medical Affairs Scientist?

You will be involved in medical projects such as researching global medical grants, medical studies, strategic plans, and omnichannel content creation for assigned products.

Is experience in medical writing valued for this role?

Yes, proven experience in medical writing and comprehensive medical review of documents is one of the key qualifications for this position.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Pfizer is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring that all candidates have equal employment opportunities and are welcomed regardless of disability status.

Will I be working with cross-functional teams?

Yes, the role requires collaboration with various cross-functional teams including Global and International Development Markets Medical Teams, Regulatory, Compliance, and others.

What specific medical activities am I expected to perform?

You will be involved in medical reviews, training for internal stakeholders, supporting commercial strategies, managing medical projects, and ensuring compliance in all medical-related activities.

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Pfizer

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1849
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative healthcare solutions. They are committed to improving the health and well-being of people around the world. Pfizer's mission is to be a leading force in the fight against diseases and to provide access to safe, effective, and affordable medicines. Their purpose is to make a positive impact on society by advancing medical science, developing breakthrough therapies, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and partners to address unmet medical needs. With a focus on research, development, and the production of pharmaceutical products, Pfizer plays a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare and improving patient outcomes.