Pfizer · 5 hours ago
Internal Medicine Field Medical Senior Director Team Leader, Cardiovascular & Metabolism – West, Non-MD
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$231K/yr - $366K/yr
12+ years expPfizer is a leading pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking an Internal Medicine Field Medical Senior Director Team Leader for Cardiovascular & Metabolism. This role is responsible for managing and developing a team of field-based Internal Medicine Field Medical Director colleagues, ensuring effective coaching, compliance with regulations, and fostering a strong team culture.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and manage a team of IM FMD colleagues within the designated IM FMD therapeutic area and hold them accountable for delivering on stated goals and objectives
Anticipate and coach the designated IM FMD team colleague to maintain skills, capabilities, and expertise to be effective in the role, particularly non-technical skills including communications skills, digital and AI-enabled tools and resources, and other related offerings that improve the effectiveness of IM FMD team and ability to create extraordinary HCP engagement experiences
Remain up to date on scientific and medical literature and developments within the designated IM FMD TA to a level sufficient to provide effective coaching to direct reports
Conduct PX-related issues for assigned team (such as performance appraisals, salary planning, new colleague selection, colleague development plans, colleague retention, team culture, and conflict resolution) and manage concerns in a timely and compliant manner
As a member of the IM FMD LT, work effectively and seamlessly with other Team Leaders and foster and maintain an IM FMD Group mindset and one IM FMD Group Culture
Assist the IM FMD VP and the IM FMD Strategy and Execution Lead (SEL) as requested with the implementation of FMD tactics and activities and other brand strategic initiatives
Lead IM Field Medical Director and/or cross-functional workstreams as requested by the IM FMD VP, SEL, or Medical Affairs leadership
Partner with Administrative Professional and Operations Excellence staff to ensure effective support is provided to designated IM FMD team
Responsibly manage the designated team’s T & E expenditure and remain within budget
Ensure team activities are conducted in compliance with all policies, guidelines, and regulations, and that team members complete all assigned trainings and all administrative duties within the specified timeframes
Understand, communicate, and adhere to current FDA and other US regulations and guidance that impact interactions with and delivery of medical information to external HCPs
Routinely demonstrate the Pfizer Values and Behaviors and ensure the designated IM FMD team does as well
Qualification
Required
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the 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
Bachelor's degree in a health / science field required
12+ years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of relevant experience required with PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree
Previous Field Medical experience as an individual contributor in the field required
Demonstrated business acumen and experience in developing and successfully implementing action plans with field medical colleagues to achieve stated goals required
Experience appropriately working with commercial (field and brand/HQ) leaders and a strong understanding of Medical Affairs and US commercial processes and cross-functional ways of working
Demonstrated breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, lead with or without authority, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes, and create business impact
Leadership skills demonstrated across different Medical Affairs and Field Medical roles and experiences that show the ability to inspire, motivate, develop, and lead a field-based medical team in a complex, uncertain, volatile, and ambiguous environment that is focused on creating extraordinary HCP experiences and inspiring HCPs to make decisions that change patients' lives
Possesses strong strategic, analytical, self-awareness, influence, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to independently while demonstrating flexibility and organizational awareness, adapting to changes within short timeframes
Familiarity with regulations and guidance that apply to Field Medical interactions
Manage a diverse team of geographically dispersed professionals and hold them accountable for meeting stated goals and objectives
Manage a significant volume of projects developed in a remote environment, while exhibiting the ability to prioritize, successfully implement, and demonstrate excellent judgment skills and work in a continuous improvement environment
Work within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team to foster strong Pfizer/customer professional relationships which are aligned with Pfizer Medical objectives
Effectively manage through and lead change in an ever-changing and evolving external health care environment
Demonstrate change agility; be flexible to new opportunities (e.g. new therapeutic areas) and adaptable to organizational change
Problem-solve and network enterprise wide as appropriate to identify solutions
Collaborate effectively and demonstrate leadership and teamwork with peers, internal stakeholders and external customers that inspires alignment and partnership on a shared vision or strategy
Be a self-starter, be accountable, and have a sense of urgency in delivering results that have medical impact and yield positive customer experience
Be decisive but exercise good judgement in decisions
Maintain self-awareness and continually choose behaviors and responses based on how it impacts one's own and others' performance and engagement
Demonstrate clinical and technical skills
Rapidly anticipate, adopt and utilize new digital technology and other resources that enhance HCP engagements
Preferred
Prior Field Medical Team Leader experience
Experience in developing and/or implementing digital / AI tools, resources, and/or capabilities with field-based medical colleagues
Benefits
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
Leadership Team
Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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