Medical Director, Dermatology

Pfizer

. Plan and execute medical strategies and tactics for Pfizer’s dermatology franchise and expanding I&I / Specialty Care portfolio .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing medical strategies within the dermatology and specialty care sectors, while effectively engaging healthcare stakeholders and providing clinical insights. Proficient in conducting medical presentations, managing publications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance brand strategy and medical communications.

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Advanced Degree In DermatologyPharmaceutical Industry ExperienceMedical PresentationsClinical Insights DevelopmentRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Pharmaco-Economic AnalysisOutcomes EvaluationMedical CommunicationsData GenerationPublication Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent Presentation SkillsTeam-Oriented ApproachInfluencing PeersCoaching OthersCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Healthcare StakeholdersClinical DevelopmentLife-Cycle ManagementKey Opinion LeadersFormulary Decision-Makers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute medical strategies and tactics for Pfizer’s dermatology franchise and expanding I&I / Specialty Care portfolio
Support marketed medicines, compounds in clinical development, pipeline medicines, and life-cycle management
Provide brand teams with customer and clinical insights to inform strategies
Facilitate development of scientifically based, clinically relevant resources and tools for medical communications and engagements
Develop long-term relationships with healthcare stakeholders, 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, pharmaco-economic 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-related symposia, and congress planning
Lead publication planning, data generation, and medical/scientific activities
Serve as a source of accurate scientific knowledge regarding clinical data, disease states, product labels, and competitive intelligence
Develop and maintain HCP engagement plans for HQ Medical Affairs
Support congresses, internal data interpretation, evidence dissemination, scientific publications, scientific exchange, and medical training
Partner with marketing and training groups on sales-training timelines and expectations
Develop training materials and modules and provide expert medical presentations
Partner with Medical Information colleagues on Medical Letters and updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree and relevant experience in Dermatology, pharmaceutical industry, clinical/medical practice, or combination of these (e.g., PhD or PharmD with 5+ years)
Alternatively, 7+ years of relevant experience with MBA/MS or 8+ years of relevant experience with BA/BS
Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and overseeing and guiding colleagues' work
Relevant experience in Dermatology, pharmaceutical industry, clinical/medical practice, or a combination
Relationship builder within and outside of Pfizer
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Team-oriented approach
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
Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
Share based long term incentive program
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
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
Hybrid work arrangement