Job Summary

The Sr. Director I&I Regional Medical Affairs Lead will serve as the Medical Leader for the region, providing leadership to the region and is responsible for developing and executing the I&I Regional Medical Team's vision and strategy in alignment with the Regional President.

The I&I Regional Medical Lead is the single point of accountability for medical in the region – across all the markets and the I&I product portfolio. The Country Medical colleagues for the I&I organization will report to the I&I Regional Medical Lead. The I&I Regional Medical Lead will be responsible for managing high-performing I&I Country Medical organizations and will ensure that country medical functions, systems, processes and activities are fully aligned with local, regional and I&I business priorities, strategic needs, and in compliance with corporate policies and guidelines.

He/ she also serves as the key regional liaison for the country medical departments, with country/regional/HQ Commercial, Medical, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Safety, Corporate Affairs and Legal functions. The I&I Regional Medical Lead provides medical guidance and input to the regulatory, safety and commercial leadership teams in support of key product maintenance and defense activities.

The I&I Regional Medical Lead is an integral member of the multifunctional/multinational Leadership Team.  In partnership with other members of the LT, she/he will develop strategic partnerships with key clinical and other stakeholders; developing strategies aligned to customer needs in order to maintain a therapeutic leadership position and drive business needs at regional and country level.  The lead will also focus on ensuring excellence with respect to medical quality and compliance as well as professional external relations through participation/leadership of the I&I Regional Medical Council.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Anticipates Customer and Market Needs: Knows the industry; knowledgeable in current and possible future trends, knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; always focused on patient safety first, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Acts Decisively: Makes timely and effective decisions by applying business and financial acumen. Acts with urgency and removes barriers that hinder productivity. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Builds Change-Agile Organizations: Develops teams that are adept at initiating and responding to change. Aligns teams and processes to support sustainable change. Designs and leads teams that are flexible and adaptive.
• Strategic and Innovating Thinking: Demonstrates insightful thinking by developing creative approaches to business models and strategies and creates an environment to encourage others to do the same.
• Grows Leaders: Actively coaches and develops talent. Builds leadership bench strength for Pfizer. Provides opportunities and experiences to develop skills, competencies and business knowledge.
  
  

Managerial

• Experience of direct management of in-country medical operations, including field-based medical affairs
• Experience of above-country medical brand management
• Past Experience of working as a Medical Director & line management experience in a large country organization

Qualifications

• An MD degree is required.  Additional advanced degree is advantageous
• More than 10 years in the medical affairs function in the pharmaceutical industry with broad expertise in medical and strong experience with regulatory and/or safety risk management issues.
• Experience of direct management of in-country medical operations, including field-based medical affairs
• Experience of above-country medical brand management
• Past Experience of working as a Medical Director and line management experience in a large country organization
• Comprehensive understanding of the regional/ international health environment and profound knowledge of the relevant and applicable regional/international legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice, and guidelines
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance practice and legislation and how it impacts product portfolio
• Proactive, pragmatic, flexible person with excellent leadership qualities, strategic thinking, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to have impact on the business
• Fluency in English; desirable to have fluency in another local language
• Ability to work successfully with cross-functional staff in a team setting
• Analytic and organizational skills in managing, interpreting, and presenting clinical and marketing data, for regional assessment
• Ability to communicate, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with external academic institutions, co-operative groups, and medical professionals
• Pharmaceuticals experience working in other regions, and, knowledge of regulatory requirements a plus

* Multiple market opening within emerging Asia area, including Korea, Australia etc.

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products.

Our global portfolio includes medicines and vaccines, as well as many of the world's best-known consumer health care products.

Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 168+ years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us.