Medical Director, US Vaccines Medical Affairs, Policy Methodologist

Pfizer

. Lead methodological reviews and analysis of vaccine policy discussions relevant to inline and pipeline 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 Framework, with a strong ability to communicate complex data effectively to diverse audiences. Proven leadership in cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning within the vaccine and immunization domain.

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MDVaccine Policy DevelopmentGRADE AnalysisEvidence to Recommendations FrameworkCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Vaccine ExpertiseSystematic ReviewsData Generation PlansCost-Effectiveness ModelsMedical Plan Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationCoachingStakeholder Relationship-Building

Industry Keywords

CDCACIPImmunization ProgramsMedical Society GuidelinesPolicy Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead methodological reviews and analysis of vaccine policy discussions relevant to inline and pipeline 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 analyses for the United States
Lead cross-functional vaccine policy strategy workstreams
Serve as Pfizer’s primary point of contact for CDC, ACIP, Vaccine Integrity Project, and medical societies regarding vaccine policy
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 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
Develop and execute US medical plans supporting ACIP policies
Assist chairs of cross-functional Medical Policy Strategy Teams and support goal execution
Support US cross-functional ACIP strategic plans, forecasts, business development plans, and medical plan implementation
Ensure policy analysis and objectives support field medical presentations
Contribute to business development valuation and assessment of ACIP policy scenarios using systematic evidence review and GRADE analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD required
Minimum of 4 years professional experience
Expertise in vaccines, including recent expertise in vaccine policy development, GRADE, Evidence to Recommendations Framework, CDC ACIP, medical society vaccine guideline development, systematic reviews and evidence reviews
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
Significant cross-functional team experience
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
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, coaching, and stakeholder relationship-building capabilities

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
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of base salary
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s share based long term incentive program
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility