Medical Affairs Scientist - Vaccines

ROLE SUMMARY

The Medical Affairs Scientist (MAS) is a key scientific ambassador for Pfizer, building long-term partnerships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other stakeholders to advance patient outcomes. Operating at the intersection of science, healthcare innovation, and patient impact, as a MAS, your role is central to the success of medical affairs in the Pfizer Innovating for Growth (I4G) organisation in Norway.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Insight Generation, Synthesis & Sharing

• Engage with HCPs, KOLs, authorities, and scientific stakeholders as peers, fostering trust and credibility in all interactions.

• Generate, document, synthesize, and compliantly share actionable medical insights from external engagements, scientific exchange, and stakeholder feedback.

• Effectively disseminate key scientific insights using omnichannel and digital platforms, ensuring relevant information reaches stakeholders in a timely and accessible manner.

• Ensure insights are communicated effectively to cluster medical leadership, cross-functional teams, and relevant internal stakeholders to inform strategy, tactics, and operational plans.

External Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Formulate and execute a prioritized and impactful medical and stakeholder plan to learn and iteratively improve.

• Execute, manage and lead local projects, events and omnichannel activities in alignment with cluster and international strategy and plans.

• Build and optimize enduring relationships with external stakeholders, including medical societies, regulators, patient advocacy groups, and payors.

• Actively participate in external forums and scientific events, representing Pfizer’s medical interests and supporting the Country Medical Lead's (CML's) leadership in these settings.

• Serve as a scientific point of contact for assigned therapeutic areas in-country, collaborating with cluster Scientific Experts and other internal stakeholders in line with I4G principles.

• Support and collaborate with clinical operarations team on clinical trials in Norway which may include protocol feasibility, site identification, investigator engagement, and supporting recruitment

• Support the CML in external engagement, acting as a visible and credible representative of Pfizer Medical in the market.

Collaborative Working

• Compliantly share stakeholder insights internally to identify collaboration opportunities and drive cross-functional alignment.

• Collaborate with cluster medical, access, regulatory, clinical, and commercial teams to support integrated planning and execution.

• Inform and contribute to the execution of cluster-level medical and brand strategies in alignment with global and international goals.

Operational Effectiveness & Compliance

• Uphold the highest ethical standards, scientific integrity, and compliance in all activities.

• Take responsibility for own learning, ensuring your skills and knowledge are up to date.

• Support regulatory and pharmacovigilance departments for compliance activities (safety updates, product supply issues, etc.).

REQUIRED SKILL SET

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced healthcare or scientific degree, like MD, pharmacist or biomedical, coupled with pharmaceutical experience and knowledge. A PhD and/or a background within the therapeutic area is a clear preference.

• Robust scientific and medical experience, including clinical or research experience.

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, local healthcare systems, and regulatory environments.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze medical data and generate insights.

• Fluent business and medical English in addition to fluency in local language

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

External Stakeholders:

Healthcare professionals (HCPs), including physicians, pharmacists, and clinical investigators; Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific experts in assigned therapeutic areas; Medical societies, professional associations, and academic institutions; Regulatory authorities, payors, and government health agencies; Patient advocacy groups and relevant non-governmental organizations; Contributors to national formularies.

Internal Stakeholders:

Country Medical Lead (CML), supporting external engagement and strategic initiatives; Cluster Scientific Experts; Cross-functional teams: Access & Value, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Commercial, and Brand Teams; Cluster medical leadership and international medical colleagues

RESOURCES MANAGED

Financial Accountability

The MAS contributes to budget planning and oversight for medical initiatives, scientific events, and evidence generation activities, working collaboratively with the Cluster Scientific Experts, Country Medical Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure resources are used efficiently to maximize patient and business impact.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

This role is an individual contributor.

 
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid (some office presence is needed)

 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We 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 Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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