Oncology Field Medical Director – Thoracic

Pfizer

. Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers within Michigan and Ohio .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • 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 communications. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaborations, manage multiple projects, and deliver actionable insights to enhance medical impact.

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Medical Strategy ExecutionTherapeutic Area ExpertiseExcellent Communication SkillsLeadership and CollaborationField Medical Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical SkillsTechnical SkillsData AnalysisStudy DesignProject ManagementMedical Content StrategyPatient-Centric CommunicationsRegulatory ComplianceHealth LiteracyDigital Technology Utilization

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingChange AgilityConflict ManagementAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMBAMScBABSc

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsHealthcare Professional EngagementClinical TrialsPatient AdvocacyField Medical TacticsSOPsStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationMichiganOhio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute Medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers within Michigan and Ohio
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 other 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 Medical communications
Identify and engage priority customer segments
Respond to unsolicited medical requests from healthcare professionals in compliance with Pfizer guidelines
Lead advisory boards with manager oversight
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 and 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
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: Michigan and Ohio (MI/OH)
Subject matter expert recognized across internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, with ability to influence and collaborate with peers and create business impact
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to manage multiple customer demands and handle conflict constructively
Ability to manage and prioritize significant volumes of projects in a remote environment
Ability to work within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team
Change agility and adaptability to organizational change
Problem-solving and enterprise-wide networking skills
Clinical and technical skills
Ability to rapidly adopt and utilize new digital technology and resources
Ability to operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes
Flexibility to travel 60–80% of the time
Reasonable proximity to an airline hub city
Ability to work weekends
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Permanent work authorization in the United States required
PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal doctoral degree highly preferred
Previous Field Medical experience preferred
Familiarity with internal/external SOPs, rules, and regulations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pfizer Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary
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