Oncology Field Medical Director – Thoracic

Pfizer

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-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 patient-centric communication. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, deliver medical education, and provide insights into clinical practices and patient needs.

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Medical Strategy DevelopmentTherapeutic Area ExpertiseExcellent Communication SkillsClinical and Technical SkillsField Medical Experience

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Hard Skills

Medical StrategyClinical TrialsData AnalysisProject ImplementationHealth LiteracyPatient-Centric CommunicationMedical Content DevelopmentTherapeutic Area KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceConflict Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingChange AgilityTeam CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Digital Technology UtilizationMedical Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMBAMSc

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsHealthcare Professional EngagementPatient AdvocacyClinical ResearchSOP Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers within the 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 development 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, and telephone channels
Incorporate health literacy, cultural awareness, and patient-centricity into communications and deliverables
Identify and engage priority customer segments
Respond to unsolicited medical requests from healthcare professionals in compliance with Pfizer policies
Lead advisory boards and work with vendors as needed
Field 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 therapeutic area expertise through congress data and disease-state literature
Provide asset leadership
Explain study design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation to customers
Lead the territory through strategic planning, prioritization, and accountability for medical impact
Communicate with local Patient Advocacy Groups in collaboration with Corporate Affairs and HQ Medical Affairs
Deliver actionable field insights on patient organizations, patient needs, treatment patterns, standards of care, and unmet data needs
Serve on Medical, therapeutic-area, and asset cross-functional committees
Represent Pfizer Medical Affairs with clinical/professional associations and societies
Mentor onboarding partners, advisory board leads, and study leads
Participate in special projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a health science required
PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree highly preferred
PharmD/PhD with 6 years of experience, MBA/MSc with 8 years of experience, or BA/BSc with 10 years of experience
Subject matter expert recognized across internal and external stakeholders
Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict constructively
Ability to prioritize, implement projects, and exercise excellent judgment in a continuous improvement environment
Ability to work within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team
Ability to lead change and demonstrate change agility
Problem-solving and enterprise-wide networking skills
Clinical and technical skills
Ability to rapidly adopt and utilize new digital technology and record medical interactions
Ability to operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes
Flexibility to travel 60-80% of time
Reasonable proximity to an airline hub city
Ability to work on weekends
Currently reside in California or Nevada
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
Familiarity with internal/external SOPs, rules, and regulations regarding Pfizer/customer interactions preferred
Previous Field Medical experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus target of 20.0% of base salary 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
Pfizer company car