Pfizer Hellas is recruiting a Medical Affairs Scientist for the Oncology Division

Contract Type: Contractor (12-24 months)

At Pfizer Oncology, we are at the forefront of a new era in cancer care. Our industry-leading portfolio and extensive pipeline includes three core mechanisms of action to attack cancer from multiple angles, including small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and bispecific antibodies, including other immune-oncology biologics. We are focused on delivering transformative therapies in some of the world’s most common cancers, including breast cancer, genitourinary cancer, hematology-oncology, and thoracic cancers, which includes lung cancer. Driven by science, we are committed to accelerating breakthroughs to help people with cancer live better and longer lives.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Medical Affairs Scientist (MAS) is the company’s medical Point of Contact for HCPs, medical societies, regulators, academia, and other external scientific stakeholders.

Drives and represents medical expertise and leadership for the assigned products’ portfolio of the relevant therapeutic category in the country. The role works closely with colleagues within the local Therapeutic Area (TA) and other scientific platforms, as well as colleagues above country, to provide medical input regarding local strategic and operating plans, identify data gaps, drive local clinical plans, and lead scientific discussions with key customers within appropriate regulations and guidelines.

The MAS is responsible for maintaining the highest scientific standards, independence, and compliance in every medical/scientific external activity, as well as respective internal processes

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

•Assumes full medical responsibility for assigned Pfizer product/s in Greece, Cyprus and Malta. Develops and implements customer-focused medical strategies while identifying opportunities for co-creation with external stakeholders.

•Acts as the medical expert point of contact for HCPs, medical societies, academia, and other scientific stakeholders. Leads medical to medical communication in the field and drives personalized interactions cross multiple channels while building enduring relationships with key stakeholders, institutions and scientific societies.

•Represents Medical Affairs Function and Pfizer to external medical community.

•Executes local medical engagement plans for therapeutic area (TA) of responsibility as defined by Country Medical Director and relevant Category Medical Lead, focusing on priorities and activities, emphasizing on customer facing and impact.

•Organizes/prepares medical education events for the scientific community according to the company’s strategy and the identified unmet medical needs

•Participates and interacts with HCPs in local/regional/ national scientific meetings, as well as in Advisory Boards and “Speakers Training” or other meetings involving opinion leaders 

•Drives KOL and institutional involvement in Pfizer-sponsored research and initiates and enhances research collaborations with key customers.

•Provides strategic medical input and contributes to the development of portfolio strategies and tactics and company’s plans through actionable customers’ medical insights and identified medical needs.

Basic Qualifications

•University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Life Science

•Excellent communication and presentation skills, adapted to audience, paired with excellent listening ability, asking the right questions, including virtual setting and interactions

•Ability to analyze scientific information, define and convey complex concepts and strategies in verbal and written communication

•Good understanding of local health care system, access to products and local environment

•Knowledge of the relevant and applicable Codes of Practice, regulations, and guidelines to ensure an effective and overall compliance

•Awareness for compliance and legal requirements

•IT literacy

•Fluency in Greek and English

•Willingness to travel locally and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

•Medical Doctor or higher academic degree in relevant science area (PhD or MSc in Medicine, Pharmacy or Life Science), with strong scientific skills and/or clinical experience.

•Previous professional experience in medical affairs (MSL or Medical/Scientific Advisor)

•At least 4 years’ experience in Oncology TA in pharmaceutical industry, clinical development, or clinical research (experience in Haematology field would be considered as a plus)

•Comprehensive knowledge of the local healthcare environment including its structure, policy, current legal & regulatory framework, key members, and scientific societies as well as of the drug development process

•Knowledge/understanding of epidemiology, real world data generation and interpretation, medical statistics

•Proven track record of using various digital tools for customer engagement and understanding newer technologies, artificial intelligence, and e-learning platforms

•Proven interpersonal skills to seamlessly interact with internal and external stakeholders on both business and scientific issues along with negotiation and facilitation skills

•Ability to manage financial budgets

•Strong desire to reach challenging goals and continuously improve in line with Pfizer values such as excellence & integrity

Personal Skills

•Business acumen

•Very good verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to deliver scientific and strategic messages

•Good interpersonal, influencing anddecision-making skills

•Project management and planning/organization skills

•Strong decision-making skills

•Customer oriented mindset showcasing agility, flexibility, and collaborative attitude

•Cross-functional mindset and networking

•Ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions

•Self-management, ability to maintain focus, capable to prioritize and manage heavy workload

•Ability to work independently, often on self-initiated assignments, using knowledge and work experience

•Growth mindset with high level of responsibility and accountability, quality orientation

•Creative skills in generating innovative ideas and designing alternative approaches and solutions, or innovations

•Digital affinity

At Pfizer Oncology, we are at the forefront of a new era in cancer care. Our industry-leading portfolio and extensive pipeline includes three core mechanisms of action to attack cancer from multiple angles, including small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and bispecific antibodies, including other immune-oncology biologics. We are focused on delivering transformative therapies in some of the world’s most common cancers, including breast cancer, genitourinary cancer, hematology-oncology, and thoracic cancers, which includes lung cancer. Driven by science, we are committed to accelerating breakthroughs to help people with cancer live better and longer lives.

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid