Oncology Field Medical Director – Thoracic

Pfizer

. Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers within a territory .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Strategy and Engagement, with a strong focus on therapeutic areas and Pfizer medicines. Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate across teams, and deliver medical education while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

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Medical Strategy ExecutionTherapeutic Area ExpertiseField Medical ExperienceLeadership and MentoringExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

PharmDPhDClinical SkillsTechnical SkillsProject ManagementData AnalysisMedical Content DevelopmentResearch MethodologyRegulatory CompliancePatient Advocacy Engagement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingProblem-SolvingConflict Management

Tools & Technologies

Digital Technology UtilizationMedical Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Health SciencePharmD or Equivalent Terminal Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsClinical TrialsHealthcare Professional EngagementPatient Population NeedsSOPs and Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers within a territory
Maintain knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, disease states, and Pfizer medicines
Provide therapeutic area and product information to internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a resource for Medical Information and customer insights
Contribute to Medical content strategy and execute aligned Field Medical tactics
Collaborate with headquarters Medical colleagues, Medical Information, and Field Medical colleagues
Deliver approved medical and scientific education through live, virtual, written, telephone, and other channels
Deliver approved medical content about Pfizer medicines and relevant therapeutic-area topics
Identify and engage priority customer segments
Respond to unsolicited medical requests from healthcare professionals with truthful, accurate, scientifically supported information
Lead advisory boards with manager oversight
Handle inbound healthcare professional queries through the established triage process
Identify potential sites for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials, including sites serving under-represented patient populations
Provide Medical support throughout the Investigator Sponsored Research process
Cultivate research and therapeutic-area expertise through congress data and disease-state literature
Provide asset leadership and communicate study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation concepts
Provide strong territory leadership
Communicate with local Patient Advocacy Groups in collaboration with Corporate Affairs and HQ Medical Affairs
Deliver insights on local patient organization structures, capabilities, and patient population needs
Serve on Medical, therapeutic-area, and asset cross-functional committees
Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs with clinical/professional associations and societies
Mentor colleagues as an onboarding partner, advisory-board mentor, and study-lead mentor
Participate in special projects as needed
Record medical interactions and use new digital technology and resources with medical customers
Travel regularly for customer meetings, headquarters meetings, regional and national scientific meetings, and advisory boards/congresses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a health science required
Relevant experience required: PharmD/PhD with 6 years of experience, MBA/MSc with 8 years of experience, BA/BSc with 10 years of experience
Currently reside in the territory: Southern California
Subject matter expert recognized across internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage a significant volume of projects developed in a remote environment, prioritize, implement successfully, and exercise excellent judgment
Ability to work within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team
Ability to lead change and adapt to organizational change
Ability to problem-solve and network enterprise-wide
Ability to rapidly adopt and utilize new digital technology and record medical interactions
Ability to operate a Pfizer company car
Ability to regularly fly on airplanes
Flexibility to travel 60-80% of time
Reasonable proximity to an airline hub city
Ability to work occasional weekends
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
PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree highly preferred
Familiarity with internal/external SOPs, rules, and regulations regarding Pfizer/customer interactions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Previous Field Medical experience preferred
Clinical and technical skills
Leadership, influencing, collaboration, coaching, and conflict-management capabilities
Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

20.0% bonus target through Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s 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
Remote - Field Based work location