Hybrid Global Senior Medical Director – Respiratory Pipeline Lead

at Pfizer

• Job title: Global Senior Medical Director – Respiratory Pipeline Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $274,500 - $457,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Strategic Global Medical Director for Pfizer's Respiratory pipeline, advocating for development and executing clinical strategies. Leads cross-functional alignment to address patient needs and deliver innovative therapies.

Responsibilities

• Will report to the VP, Dermatology/Respiratory Medical Lead
• The Global Senior Medical Director will be the strategic external scientific face and internal point person of our Respiratory pipeline portfolio globally
• Advocating Pfizer I&I as a preferred development partner
• Supporting the operational execution of key studies, and synthesizing insights into actionable intelligence that will shape our clinical development plans to maximize the potential of early pipeline molecules in the respiratory field.
• Supports building the foundation of future launches to differentiate our portfolio
• Accelerate initiation of tailored life cycle management data generation plans
• Meet the projected unmet needs of a diverse patient population.
• Define the medical strategy for the Respiratory Pipeline in close collaboration with clinical development, CSI, International and US stakeholders and various cross-functional partners.
• Develop and implement the global medical affairs strategy for Respiratory pipeline assets, aligned with overall business objectives.
• Provide scientific and clinical expertise to inform development plans and lifecycle management in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues
• Lead collaborative research partnerships and strategy for independent Pfizer sponsored research.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external experts, professional societies, and patient advocacy groups.
• Ensure scientific leadership, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement to support successful development and launch of innovative therapies in Respiratory.

Requirements

• MD Board certification/Specialization in Pulmonology or Allergy strongly preferred
• Subject matter expertise in Asthma, COPD, and emerging pulmonology indications
• Comfort operating in mechanism-driven, cross-indication strategies, especially early phase
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, preferably in Respiratory or immunology
• Above country experience (global or international) required
• Proven track record in pipeline strategy, evidence generation, and external engagement.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
• Proven track record on critical clinical decision-making, commercial and regulatory implications of clinical study design elements, analysis of complex scientific data required.
• Proven track record of ability to work and partner successfully with cross-functional colleagues in a matrix team setting across countries and internationally with diverse colleagues and cultures
• Excellent communication, leadership, and matrix management skills.

Benefits

• 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
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage