Medical Director, US Vaccines Medical Affairs, Policy Methodologist

Pfizer

. Lead methodological reviews and analysis of policy discussions for inline and pipeline vaccine assets .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $230,900 - $384,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in vaccine policy development, GRADE analyses, and Evidence to Recommendations frameworks, with strong strategic skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Capable of communicating complex scientific information effectively to diverse audiences.

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MDVaccine Policy DevelopmentGRADE AnalysisEvidence to Recommendations FrameworkCross-Functional Team Experience

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Hard Skills

Vaccine ExpertiseSystematic ReviewsData Generation PlansCost-Effectiveness ModelsPolicy AnalysisForecastingMedical WritingImmunization ProgramsStakeholder EngagementScientific Communication

Soft Skills

InfluencingCollaborationCoachingFacilitationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

CDCACIPMedical SocietiesVaccine Integrity ProjectKOL NetworkImmunization PolicyEnvironmental IssuesBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Medical PlansTactical Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead methodological reviews and analysis of policy discussions for inline and pipeline vaccine assets
Lead policy strategies for data generation plans, medical plans, tactical plans, and long-term forecasting for vaccine assets
Oversee internal GRADEs and Evidence to Recommendations frameworks for the US
Lead cross-functional vaccine policy strategy workstreams
Serve as the primary Pfizer point of contact for CDC, ACIP, Vaccine Integrity Project, and medical societies including AAP, AAFP, ACOG, and IDSA
Synchronize priorities, strategy, and cross-functional resources with the Global Vaccine Policy Lead
Develop strategic and operational plans with the Vaccine Field Medical Policy Lead
Anticipate and predict policy questions and conduct internal GRADE analyses and Evidence to Recommendations reviews
Collaborate with asset leads on data generation plans and external engagements, including advisory boards
Work with Global Access and Value teams on cost-effectiveness models and preference studies for ACIP and Evidence to Recommendations reviews
Ensure US medical plans supporting ACIP policies are developed and executed
Assist Chairs of cross-functional Medical Policy Strategy Teams and support clear cross-functional goals
Support delivery of US cross-functional ACIP strategic plans, forecasts, and business development plans
Support implementation of US strategic medical and tactical plans through a policy lens
Ensure policy analysis and objectives for field medical presentations are developed for external customers
Contribute to Business Development teams through systematic evidence reviews, GRADE analyses, and assessment of ACIP policy scenarios

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD required
Minimum of 4 years professional experience
Expertise in Vaccines with specific recent expertise in vaccine policy development, GRADE, Evidence to Recommendations Framework, the CDC ACIP, medical society vaccine guideline development, systematic reviews and evidence reviews
Ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and oversee and guide colleagues' work
Ability to comprehend and communicate large amounts of scientific information clearly and concisely
Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among stakeholders and build internal and external relationships
Very strong strategic skills, including proactively identifying and addressing challenges
Significant cross-functional team experience
Expertise in vaccines and immunization programs with an established KOL network
Knowledge of policy and environmental issues driving immunization
Ability to review, evaluate, interpret, and present complex data to medical and non-medical audiences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including scientific writing skills
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 25.0% 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