ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Field Medical, MD is a field‑based medical colleague within Field Medical Affairs responsible for providing therapeutic area and product expertise across assigned geographies (VA/NC/SC). The role supports Pfizer’s in‑line and late‑stage portfolio through scientific exchange, medical engagement, customer insights, and research support, spanning a broad range of healthcare professional (HCP) and organized customer segments.
The Senior Manager, Field Medical, MD contributes to the development and execution of medical strategy by delivering accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous medical information; supporting research and data dissemination; and serving as a trusted medical resource to internal and external stakeholders in alignment with Pfizer policies, guidance, and medical objectives.
In this role, the Senior Manager, Field Medical, MD contributes to the identification, interpretation, and discussion of meaningful gaps between evidence‑based standards of care and real‑world clinical practice, supporting medical strategy through patient‑focused, data‑informed scientific exchange.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and execute medical strategy and engagement with appropriately identified customers within an assigned territory, coordinating compliantly with cross‑functional Pfizer colleagues to achieve medical objectives
- Maintain a high level of scientific and therapeutic area knowledge, including disease states, standards of care, emerging data, and Pfizer medicines, to support meaningful scientific exchange
- Deliver truthful, balanced, accurate, and scientifically supported information in response to unsolicited medical requests from HCPs, in compliance with all applicable Pfizer policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
- Serve as a conduit for medical information and customer insights, sharing externally derived insights with internal partners to inform medical strategy, content development, and execution.
- Identify and explore areas where real‑world clinical practice, systems of care, or patient experience may diverge from established evidence, guidelines, or evolving scientific understanding, and engage customers in scientific dialogue to better understand contributing factors and potential opportunities for improvement
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with headquarters Medical Affairs colleagues, Medical Information, and Field Medical peers to ensure alignment with medical priorities
- Demonstrate strong communication skills across multiple channels, including live and virtual presentations, written scientific communication, and one‑to‑one or group discussions
- Optimize patient centricity in medical communications and engagements, incorporating health literacy and cultural awareness principles so that patients remain the ultimate focus
- Support patient‑focused discussions that highlight unmet needs, variability in care delivery, and barriers to optimal outcomes across diverse care settings, ensuring engagements remain grounded in scientific evidence and compliant medical exchange
- Deliver approved medical content related to Pfizer medicines and relevant disease‑state topics to HCPs across a variety of settings, including local, regional, and national forums
- Identify, prioritize, and engage appropriate customer segments within the assigned therapeutic area, including individual HCPs and organized customers such as medical groups, integrated delivery networks, payers, and other decision‑making bodies, as appropriate
- Field and manage inbound medical inquiries through established Pfizer triage processes and ensure timely, compliant follow‑up
- Partner with Global Medical Affairs, Worldwide Research & Development, and Global Product Development to support identification and engagement of appropriate sites and investigators for Pfizer‑sponsored clinical trials, including those serving under‑represented patient populations
- Provide medical support throughout the Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) lifecycle in accordance with Pfizer guidance, including investigator engagement and scientific exchange.
- Cultivate research and therapeutic area expertise by reviewing scientific literature, monitoring competitive landscapes, attending scientific congresses, and engaging with external experts
- Understand and communicate principles of clinical study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation during scientific discussions with customers
- Reactively and proactively engage, as appropriate, with local patient advocacy organizations in collaboration with Corporate Affairs and headquarters Medical Affairs
- Deliver insights regarding local patient organization structures, capabilities, and unmet patient needs to inform medical strategy and planning
- Serve on therapeutic area, asset, and cross‑functional committees or initiatives, contributing medical expertise and insights
- Partner with internal Medical Affairs colleagues, analytics teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to support the prioritization, alignment, and evolution of medical initiatives informed by observed patterns, trends, and opportunities to improve care delivery
- Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs with professionalism in interactions with clinical, scientific, and professional associations and societies
- Maintain timely completion of all internal training requirements and compliance expectations
- Appropriately utilize digital tools and platforms to engage customers and document medical interactions in accordance with Pfizer systems and policies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact
- MD degree required
- 0+ years of relevant experience in clinical practice, clinical research, health services research, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology medical affairs, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility, judgment, and autonomy consistent with a Senior Manager individual contributor role
- Experience engaging healthcare professionals in independent scientific exchange and medical decision‑making required
- Experience in the designated therapeutic area is highly desirable
- Demonstrated clinical and technical expertise applicable to scientific exchange and medical engagement
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote, field‑based environment while exercising sound judgment and accountability
- Comfort operating within a matrixed organization and contributing to cross‑functional initiatives
- Demonstrated change agility and adaptability within a dynamic healthcare and organizational environment
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to network enterprise‑wide to identify solutions.
- Proficiency in using digital technologies and platforms to support medical engagement and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize scientific evidence, real‑world insights, and customer perspectives to inform medical strategy and advance discussions focused on improving care and patient outcomes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior Field Medical or Medical Affairs experience
- Familiarity with internal and external regulations, codes, and guidelines governing pharmaceutical industry interactions with healthcare professionals
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes (i.e. attend external medical stakeholder meetings; attend NYHQ meetings, etc.) required; proximity to airline ‘hub’ city); maintain flexibility to travel 50-80% of time
- Valid US driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards. Any DUI/DWI or other impaired driving citation within the past 7 years will disqualify you from being hired
Other Job Details:
- Last Date to Apply for Job: June 11, 2026
- NOT eligible for Relocation Package
- Territories covered and must reside in VA, NC, SC
#LI-PFE
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $189,200.00 to $315,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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