ROLE SUMMARY

The Medical Director will provide scientific and medical expertise in migraine, contributing to the development and execution of U.S. medical strategies and tactics for the rimegepant portfolio. The role will be an integral member of the U.S. Medical Affairs organization and the cross-functional U.S. Migraine team(s).

The Medical Director will support key internal and external medical initiatives, including engagement with healthcare professionals, identification of clinical care gaps, and development of customer-focused scientific communication, educational resources, and therapeutic area training. The role will work closely with Field Medical, Global Medical Affairs (GMA), and cross-functional colleagues to support and execute upon the U.S. Medical Affairs plan.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the development and execution of U.S. medical strategies and tactics in support of the migraine portfolio.
• Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues from Commercial, Field Medical, HEOR, Digital, U.S. Medical Information, and other relevant internal partners to enhance and deliver upon U.S. Medical plan(s).
• Serves as a Medical Affairs reviewer within the U.S. Review Committee (RC), supporting scientific accuracy and compliance of promotional and non-promotional materials in collaboration with Legal, Regulatory, and Marketing colleagues.
• Serves as a reliable scientific resource regarding disease state, clinical data, product labeling, and competitive landscape for migraine.
• Supports and shapes the U.S. evidence generation strategy, including Phase IV research, real-world evidence (RWE), and publication activities.
• Supports and coordinates U.S. medical congress activities, including coverage planning, session prioritization, and onsite medical support, in alignment with U.S. Medical Affairs plans.
• Provides scientific input into the development of medical and educational content, ensuring accuracy, clinical relevance, and alignment with medical strategy, and incorporating insights from Field Medical and customer interactions, as appropriate.
• Supports the customer insights process, collaborating with Field Medical and internal stakeholders to incorporate insights into medical activities and content, and participating in advisory boards or other insight-generation activities, as appropriate.
• Ensures seamless and coordinated partnership with Field Medical leadership to achieve integration of insights into strategy development and execution.
• Partners with U.S. Medical Information to provide expert input into Medical Letters and response documents, as needed.
• Supports therapeutic area and product training needs by delivering scientific training to new cross-functional colleagues and supporting training related to new medical content, as appropriate.
• Develops medical content for congresses, symposia, promotional speakers, and advisory boards, and leads or participates in such activities in full compliance with Pfizer policy.
• Proactively brings the patient and physician voice to brand efforts to provide medicines meeting their needs on cross-functional teams, while considering the needs of customers, including payers.
• Collaborates with Global Medical Affairs (GMA), and as appropriate, Commercial Development, Clinical Development, Research, and other cross-functional teams in driving U.S. strategic direction for the brand.
• Represents U.S. medical perspective in the Publications Subcommittee; implements appropriate publication strategy and tactics in accordance with Pfizer policy.
• Proactively identifies and addresses potential medical issues and ensures implementation of risk-management strategies in collaboration with team partners.
• Proactively assesses safety and regulatory aspects of the medicine with partners in these functional lines, including participation in safety and labeling working groups and potential interactions with the regulatory agency(ies).
• Ensures timely and appropriate management of the medical affairs budget and expenditure for assigned projects.
• Works within functional teams to develop a common interpretation of data, a shared understanding of how product attributes drive realistic product profiles, and broad buy-in to the development strategies most likely to achieve optimal labeling, access, and pricing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

• MD with 4+ years of relevant experience required.
• At least 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or closely related pharmaceutical function.
• Experience in migraine or headache medicine therapeutic area is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of promotional review, payer access, customer-facing medical, clinical trial operations, safety, and regulatory is a plus.
• Understanding of the drug development process.
• Knowledge of health care economics and its impact on medical decision making.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to objectively interpret and analyze medical and scientific data.
• Proven strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret and implement strategic directions.
• Customer-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrix teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy, and flexibility.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills when working with external customers and internal colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

OTHER JOB DETAILS:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: June 10th, 2026
• Ability to travel based on business needs
• Location: NYHQ
• NOT eligible for Relocation Package
• This position is hybrid and requires working onsite 2 to 3 days per week from NYHQ

#LI-PFE

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $230,900.00 to $384,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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