[Hiring] Field Medical Affairs Scientist, level I, Oncology @Pfizer

Role Description

The colleague(s) will provide field based medical/scientific expertise to internal and external stakeholders in oncology through communication of key regional insights; actively shape the medical and cross functional colleague strategic plans; drive the development and execution of a regional medical plan; and foster peer-to-peer relationships with key healthcare providers and researchers.

Through close collaboration with regional and head-office cross-functional colleagues, field medical colleague(s) will execute regional medical tactics with scientific excellence, medical professionalism, and business acumen by identifying and managing research, educational and partnership opportunities with external stakeholders. Field medical colleagues engage in non-promotional interactions to provide information that is accurate, balanced, fair, not misleading and supported by relevant scientific data, including safety data. As the subject matter expert, field medical colleague(s) will provide product and therapeutic area medical expertise to healthcare providers and researchers through scientific exchange. In addition, colleagues will identify, champion and leverage research opportunities that help to establish Pfizer Canada as a medical and research leader.

All activities will be conducted in compliance with Pfizer Policies and Procedures, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Ethical Practices (IMC Code), and local regulatory requirements; acts ethically and maintains Pfizer’s corporate integrity; adheres to and champions Medical Professionalism standards.

Qualifications

• Required: MD, Ph.D, or Pharm.D or equivalent doctoral degree in Health Sciences.
• Experience in medical affairs, clinical and/or health services research (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry).
• Oncology experience, especially in breast and prostate cancer, is an asset.
• Solid business acumen including understanding of the Canadian health care systems, patient management; and provincial and national pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to critically evaluate clinical studies, whether a protocol or a publication.
• Proven strategic thinking skills and ability to interpret and implement strategic direction.
• Performance driven entrepreneur with a customer-oriented mindset, excellent interpersonal skills and effective cross-functional team player.
• Inclusive in supporting the group, while also respecting conversation and debate.
• Change agile, with an innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deal effectively with deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to evolving different therapeutic areas and portfolios.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy, and flexibility.
• Self-learner, ability to work under autonomous conditions.
• Impactful presenter, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Customer facing role with non-standard work schedule including up to 50% travel and a hybrid work setting (virtual and in person) for internal and external interactions.
• Bilingualism (French and English): An advanced level of English, both spoken and written, is required to enable the individual to collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners located elsewhere in Canada and internationally daily as part of their responsibilities.

Requirements

• Salary range: $92,100 to $153,500.
• The salary range provided applies to Canada only and does not apply to any other locations outside of Canada.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Commitment to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace.
• Accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities.