ROLE SUMMARY:

The Head of Vaccine Medical Affairs (HVMA), Vaccines is responsible for leading an organization of global vaccines medical affairs colleagues responsible for the generation of strategic medical brand plans, scientific late stage/brand communications and the external engagement strategy to support the end-to-end vaccine R&D pipeline and inline vaccine commercial products.

The HVMA reports to the Chief Vaccines Officer (CVO) and partners closely with the head of Vaccine Clinical Research and Development, Research Heads, the CMO evidence generation groups and commercial partners to ensure that there is an aligned strategy and consistent medical plan that includes the strategic evidence generation plan, data communication and external engagements for each asset, and that it is effectively disseminated to internal stakeholders. A key accountability is the vaccine recommendation strategy, interactions with vaccine technical groups and the interface with the in country medical affairs teams. The Vaccine Medical Affairs group is instrumental in leading external stakeholder communications for vaccine brand associated opinion leaders and recommending bodies (in partnership with the associated regions).

Working with the regulatory, clinical, commercial and research groups, the Vaccine Medical Affairs group will contribute to the label design and apply key desired label features to the medical plan. This will include:

·Lead the development and execution of the medical evidence plan that complements the clinical development plan to ensure that each vaccine has a comprehensive integrated evidence generation plan prior to the initiation of the pivotal studies and throughout its lifecycle

·Identify and lead epidemiological studies to support vaccine development

·As needed, support the clinical team with global clinical site selection, working with the regional medical partners

·With in country medical affairs, provide data to support vaccine technical committees

·With in country medical affairs, provide data to support vaccine access committees

The HVMA is responsible for working with the regional medical groups to provide consistent messaging of Pfizer’s internal data in addition to key brand specific publications. The HVMA also ensures that the medical plan provides the integrated, country-specific evidence generation plans.

The HVMA is responsible for the brand associated Global Medical Affairs Teams (GMATs), whose role is to establish and deliver the strategic global medical brand plan. This team will be responsible for the prioritization and oversite for any study designed to generate brand specific data that is not from a Pfizer sponsored clinical study. Non-interventional clinical studies and CRCs that support methodology and early research, though reviewed by this group, will be the accountability of the Clinical/Research heads.

The HVMA will be accountable for vaccine effectiveness studies that are conducted post licensure with public health authorities and healthcare networks for the purpose of major label changes. Working with the Medical Evidence Generation group, the Vaccine Medical Affairs group will partner on epidemiology studies designed to generate regional specific effectiveness and safety data.

The HVMAis expected to build and maintain strong opinion leader relationships as appropriate. This includes the dissemination of data and for interactions with the commercial organization field staff, key global and regional opinion leaders and vaccine experts, Vaccine Recommending Committees, International Organizations (e.g. WHO), Governments, Medical Associations, patient advocates and advocacy organizations, and other key external stakeholders. The HVMA is also responsible for the appropriate use of Pfizer vaccines, participating as a core member in benefit-risk and labeling decisions. The incumbent will also gather customer insights that inform Pfizer’s medical, research, development, and commercial activities. 

The HVMA is responsible for contributing to the productivity of Pfizer Commercial business by enhancing medical leadership and professionalism, assuring clear prioritization, effectively managing budgets and people within and across departments and regions, and collaborating to compliantly provide medical expertise to commercial strategies and initiatives. This includes responsibility for managing talent in his/her organization in alignment across all Medical Affairs at Pfizer and ensuring that his/her organization adheres to the common applicable guidance.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide medical leadership both internally and externally to the Vaccines scientific community
• Accountable for the vaccine medical plans that provide the comprehensive evidence generation and data communication strategies though leading the GMATs for the end-to-end Vaccines portfolio globally, regionally and at the country level
• Contributes to vaccine portfolio decisions from proof-of concept to launch of the assets and beyond
• Accountable for medical associated content/opinion for regulatory documents pertaining to vaccines and anti-virals, as well as core member of labeling and risk-benefit committees
• Contributes to Vaccine Therapy Area Leadership Team objectives and goals
• Enhance value by representing and interfacing with internal stakeholders to develop/endorse Vaccine strategies and plans and to ensure delivery of the medical components of those plans
• Partner with the International and US Medical Affairs Lead(s), US, Global and International commercial Leads, Global Access and Value, and Commercial Strategy Leaders to ensure medical, commercial and access alignment on key strategies, deliverables and communication globally
• Serve as an externally facing expert: Represent Pfizer Vaccines externally as appropriate (e.g. to senior external clinical and academic stakeholders to build and maintain strong key opinion leader relationships; and non-medical stakeholders and investors)
• Manage talent within the team(s), including talent and succession planning with a strong emphasis on colleague mentoring and development
• Manage Medical Vaccine Franchise Leads and Regional Medical VPs, assuring clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities between global and regional colleagues
• Provide medical oversight of brands within Vaccines and at an above brand level, addressing key strategic decisions and critical issues, as appropriate
• Assure clear prioritization of evidence generation, medical and scientific work, and appropriate and flexible resourcing across global, regional and country medicine teams within the therapeutic area to assure that high priority medical work is accomplished with excellent quality and in a timely manner.
• Attract and retain an engaged and diverse group of the highest performing professionals in the field of vaccines and anti-infectives
• Create an environment where colleagues understand and exhibit customer focused medical professionalism in all their functions
• Ensure a collaborative working environment within medical and scientific functions as well as across functions on brands to drive strategic advancement
• Deployment of AI and data/analytics across Vaccine medical affairs group to improve quality and efficiency of operations

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED SKILL SET

• MD or PhD degree is required; with relevant specialization in infectious diseases and/or public health. Applied research, clinical development and regulatory experience preferred.
• Internationally recognized vaccine expert among peer groups with at least 10 years of industry experience in a senior leadership role and commensurate experience (5-10 years) in the vaccine/infectious disease field.
• Experience in managing vaccine medical brand teams is preferred.
• Experience in vaccine policy decision making.
• Working knowledge of vaccine development and clinical regulatory strategy required
• Demonstration of a wide network of peers in relevant areas of vaccines (e.g., co-authors and participation on professional societies, VTCs, technical working groups, WHO committees, etc.)
• Proven leadership skills in managing people and projects both directly and via a matrixed or indirect team
• Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with Pfizer leaders and key external stakeholders
• Ability to partner cross culturally/regionally
• Effective English verbal and written communication with flexibility to be clear, consistent, compliant and appropriate for a variety of settings including scientific/technical, promotional, patient/consumer, regulatory, and media
• In-depth understanding of the business of vaccine/drug development including clinical trial design and data interpretation, vaccine/drug development, regulatory and promotional rules/guidance, legal and compliance, issue management and business development opportunity evaluations

TECHNICAL SKILL SET:

• Immunization programs, healthcare systems and policy decision-making processes governing vaccine introduction and implementation
• Knows the vaccines 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 safety first, establishes and maintains effective relationships with external stakeholders and gains their trust and respect
• 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; consistently pushes self and others for results
• Develops teams that are adept to initiating and responding to change. Aligns teams and processes to support sustainable change. Designs and leads teams that are flexible and adaptive
• Demonstrates insightful thinking by developing creative approaches to business models and strategies and creates an environment to encourage others to do the same
• Actively coaches and develops talent. Builds leadership bench strength for Pfizer. Provides opportunities and experiences to develop skills, competencies and business knowledge

OTHER INFORMATION

·Ability to travel globally as required

·       Pfizer Site Location: Pearl River, NY

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $330,000.00 to $550,000.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 45.0% of the base salary. 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.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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