Oncology Medical Affairs Advisor/Manager

Job title:

Oncology Medical Affairs Advisor/Manager

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Lifelancer

Job description

Job Title: Oncology Medical Affairs (Snr) Advisor/ManagerJob Location: London, UKJob Location Type: RemoteJob Contract Type: Full-timeJob Seniority Level: Mid-Senior levelOncology (Haematology) Medical Affairs Advisor / Senior Advisor / Medical ManagerIf you are innovative and passionate about healthcare and want a role where you can drive change and make a difference, this could be one for you. At Pfizer we believe Science Will Win and will help us to deliver Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence.The Medical Affairs Advisor/Manager role is an excellent opportunity to engage and collaborate with healthcare professionals and professional bodies to facilitate a medical and scientific bridge between Pfizer and the healthcare community. We have more than one position available within Oncology; with the opportunity to progress at Advisor to Manager level dependent on the breadth of experience for the successful candidates. The positions allows the flexibility of the successful candidates to be based anywhere in the UK, working remotely.Role Summary:To provide medical & scientific support to healthcare professionals and professional bodies through scientific communications and support for clinical research to facilitate a medical and scientific bridge between Pfizer and the healthcare community. To provide specialist medical, scientific and Code compliance advice to the nominated internal team(s) to support the appropriate use of Pfizer medicines and successful implementation of Pfizer’s initiatives and programs.Individual roles may emphasise different elements of the role description depending on medical and business need.Partnerships

• Activities to build and develop enduring external relationships facilitating a medical and scientific bridge between Pfizer and the healthcare community.

Data generation and publication and support for clinical development

• Deliver the medical plan in relation to medical projects, investigator sponsored research (ISR), clinical trials, non- interventional studies, database studies and registries. Shape development program through insights from academic and clinical community and patients. Generate and publish real world data.

Data communication and customer insights

• Communicate the value of our medicines through high-quality, accurate, balanced and impactful information. Leverage customer intelligence and insights to shape brand strategy.

Cross functional medical and scientific support

• Support for other departments including Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Medical Information, Health and Value and Corporate Affairs, Customer Operations, Medical Quality and Compliance, Worldwide Research and Development and Clinical Operations

Organizational Relationships:Reports to Medical Therapy Area LeadResources Managed:Project budget within medical planPrimary Duties:Partnerships

• To provide specialist medical and scientific advice to the nominated internal teams to support the appropriate use of Pfizer medicines and successful implementation of Pfizer’s initiatives and programs.
• To provide medical & scientific support to healthcare professionals and professional bodies through scientific communications and support for clinical research to facilitate a medical and scientific bridge between Pfizer and the healthcare community.
• To liaise with healthcare professionals to effectively communicate and manage drug safety issues
• To build and develop enduring peer-to-peer relationships with leading healthcare professionals and specialists, including non-traditional customers and key decision makers.
• To understand customer insights around current standard of care and to support their knowledge of the value of our medicines to the NHS and patients

Data generation and publication

• To acquire and maintain in-depth scientific knowledge of Pfizer medicines within nominated therapy area(s) (including those in development) as well as of key competitors.
• To deliver the medical plan in relation to medical projects, Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) and support for Pfizer sponsored clinical research
• To deliver other key medical and scientific activities within the medical plan, eg generation of real world evidence, non-interventional studies, database studies and registries (in collaboration with OREBM colleagues) and ensure timely publication of data

Support for clinical development

• To provide medical/scientific input into protocol feasibility assessments for clinical trial proposals.
• To identify appropriate investigators / sites for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials.
• To work together with clinical research colleagues and in collaboration with above-country and global BU colleagues to drive the timely completion of Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials
• To provide input into the regional and global clinical teams to ensure design and selection of trials relevant to UK needs, leveraging customer and patient insights
• To support the effective implementation of approved compassionate use and named patient supply programs to ensure appropriate access to Pfizer medicines in response to HCP requests

Data communication and customer insights

• To provide high-quality, accurate, balanced and specific information to customers in response to unsolicited requests for information.
• To provide scientific insight and support to field- and head office based commercial colleagues.
• To work with the cross functional team in-country and above-country to develop impactful and compliant promotional and non-promotional materials of value to customers
• To review (and certify where applicable) promotional and non-promotional materials and activities within scope of the ABPI Code of Practice.
• To ensure customer intelligence is brought into the organisation to generate customer insights, shape future strategy and leverage business opportunities.
• To manage local advisory boards to gain customer insights
• If media-trained, to present the scientific perspective on selected topics during media-briefings

Cross functional medical and scientific support

• Support OREBM in providing medical support for HTA dossiers and regional/local formularies
• Support Regulatory Affairs in responding to questions from regulatory agencies and implementing changes to product SPC, PIL and PI. Provide support for clinical overviews, core datasheet revisions, licence variations, batch specific variations and implementation of Risk Management Plans
• Provide support to Medical Information to facilitate the maintenance of an accurate, relevant and high quality database which would enable them to respond effectively to customer enquiries.
• Provide scientific input to other departments (e.g. Government Affairs, Stakeholder Strategy, Communications, Customer Operations, Medical Quality and Compliance, Pfizer Research and Development groups) on a project-by-project basis
• To provide specialist ABPI Code compliance support to brand/therapy area teams and other departments on customer engagement & partnership activities (e.g. Digital Programs, Joint Working, Medical & Educational Goods & Services, Advisory Boards)
• To develop and maintain ongoing cross-functional working relationships with Pfizer colleagues within the in-country, regional and global BU organisations

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

• Fluency in Business English
• Medical, Pharmacy or Science degree
• Proven haematology experience is required

For medical applicants GMC registration with a Licence to Practice is preferred. Doctors registered outside the UK may be considered, for example if they have significant pharmaceutical industry experience and/or have worked in the UK National Health ServiceFor pharmacy applicants UK registration is preferred. Pharmacists registered outside the UK may be considered, for example if they have significant pharmaceutical industry experience and/or have worked in the UK National Health ServiceFor scientists a post graduate science degree (eg PhD, MSc) is preferred. Scientists without a post graduate degree may be considered, for example if they have significant pharmaceutical industry experience and/or significant experience within a related specialty (eg clinical research, medicines regulation, health technology assessment)A UK based opportunity, all applicants must have the relevant authorisation to live and work in the UK. The closing deadline for applications is January 19th.PurposeBreakthroughs that change patients’ lives… At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.Digital Transformation StrategyOne bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.FlexibilityWe aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!Equal Employment OpportunityWe believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.DisAbility ConfidentWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!MedicalLifelancer ( ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech and IT domains.For more details and to find similar roles, please check out the below Lifelancer link.

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London

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:12:22 GMT

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