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Vaccines & Antivirals – Sr Medical Affairs Scientist (Sr. MAS) - 2 positions

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Pfizer

Sep 14, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
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AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in health/life sciences, 2+ years in pharma, skills in medical plans, governance, writing, communication, external engagement, and fluency in Portuguese and English.
  • You will execute medical strategic plans, create scientific content, manage budgets, collaborate across teams, support compliance, train staff, and conduct medical reviews 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 Sr Medical Affairs Scientist in this role?

The main responsibilities include developing and executing medical scientific strategic plans, creating scientific content for omnichannel strategies, managing medical projects and budgets, performing medical reviews, collaborating with internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and conducting medical customer-facing activities.

What qualifications are required for this position?

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 sectors.

What skills are emphasized for this role?

The skills emphasized include medical plans and budget management, cross-functional collaboration, medical writing and document review, strong communication skills, external engagement competencies, and project management skills.

Is fluency in any languages required for this position?

Yes, fluent proficiency in both Portuguese and English is required.

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

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to disability inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates.

Will I be involved in customer-facing activities?

Yes, you will perform medical customer-facing activities for the assigned products as prioritized by your manager.

What kind of career growth opportunities can I expect?

The role encourages a strategic, agile, innovative, and growth mindset, providing opportunities for professional development and collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

What should candidates expect during the application process?

Candidates should expect a focus on their qualifications, experiences related to the role, and how they align with Pfizer’s mission and values, particularly regarding diversity and inclusion.

Are there opportunities for training and development in this role?

Yes, you will be responsible for the internal medical training related to the assigned products, indicating opportunities for learning and development.

What kind of projects will I be involved in as a Sr Medical Affairs Scientist?

You will be involved in global medical grants, data generation projects, medical reviews, and various collaborations with cross-functional teams throughout the products' lifecycle.

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Pfizer

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Science & Healthcare
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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.