Medical Director, Dermatology

Pfizer

. Contribute to planning and execution of medical strategies and tactics for Pfizer’s dermatology franchise and expanding I&I / Specialty Care portfolio .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $230,900 - $384,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Dermatology and Medical Affairs, with a strong focus on developing and executing medical strategies, engaging healthcare providers, and conducting clinical evaluations. Proven ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and deliver impactful medical communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD/DO Professional Degree4+ Years Experience in DermatologyExperience in Medical AffairsExcellent Presentation and Communication SkillsSpecialty Training and Board Certification in Dermatology

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Hard Skills

Clinical Experience in DermatologyPharmacoeconomic AnalysisOutcomes EvaluationMedical Presentation DevelopmentData GenerationPublication PlanningClinical Trials UnderstandingDrug Development Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship-Building AbilityTeam-Oriented ApproachInfluencing and Collaboration SkillsCoaching and Development Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification in Dermatology

Industry Keywords

Medical StrategiesHealthcare Providers EngagementClinical InsightsLifecycle ManagementKey Opinion LeadersCongress PlanningHCP Engagement Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to planning and execution of medical strategies and tactics for Pfizer’s dermatology franchise and expanding I&I / Specialty Care portfolio
Support marketed medicines, clinical-development compounds, pipeline medicines, and lifecycle management
Provide brand teams with customer and clinical insights to inform strategies on critical health issues
Develop scientifically based and clinically relevant resources and tools for medical communications and engagements
Build long-term relationships with professional organizations, patient societies, healthcare providers, and key opinion leaders
Educate healthcare providers and formulary decision-makers on benefit/risk profiles and safe, effective medicine use
Conduct medical presentations, pharmacoeconomic analyses, and outcomes evaluations
Identify provider, patient-care, and knowledge gaps and areas for quality improvement
Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials for fair balance
Collaborate with Commercial, Organized Customer, Field Medical, HEOR, and internal stakeholders to drive US brand strategy
Plan and lead advisory boards, congress symposia, and congress planning
Lead publication planning, data generation, and medical/scientific activities
Serve as a source of accurate scientific knowledge on clinical data, disease states, product labels, and competitive intelligence
Develop and maintain HCP engagement plans for Headquarters Medical Affairs
Support congresses, internal data interpretation, evidence dissemination, scientific publications, medical training, and educational activities
Provide expert input into Medical Letters and support sales-training materials and modules

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/DO professional degree
4+ years of experience in Dermatology or related field, pharmaceutical industry, clinical/medical practice, or a combination of these
Ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and oversee and guide colleagues’ work
Relationship-building ability within and outside of Pfizer
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Team-oriented approach
Ability to travel up to 25%
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Permanent work authorization in the United States required
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Specialty training and board certification in Dermatology (preferred)
Clinical experience in Dermatology or Immunology (preferred)
Experience in Medical Affairs (preferred)
Experience or understanding of clinical trials and drug development (preferred)
Ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships (preferred)
Ability to prioritize multiple demands and lead in a matrix organization (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Bonus target of 25.0% of base salary through Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s share based long term incentive program
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility