The VP of Vaccines FMD leads the team, driving strategic direction, ensuring compliance, enhancing customer engagement, and overseeing medical information dissemination for Pfizer vaccines.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Vaccines FMD Lead is responsible for leading the Vaccines US Field Medical Director (FMD) team.
The VP of the Vaccines FMD team sets the group's vision and strategic direction to yield the highest level of medical impact of the Vaccines US FMD team and ensures the team aligns its medical strategic and activities with the US Brand Medical Affairs and related business partner priorities across all Vaccines US Medical Affairs supported therapeutic areas. The Lead closely partners cross-functionally with US and Global Medical Affairs, Global Health and Value, Vaccine Research, Global Product Development and related internal business partners to ensure the FMD group's expertise, capabilities, and activities optimally meet customer-facing medical needs across the lifecycle of ALL Pfizer vaccines. The Lead will also facilitate and manage the team's appropriate internal information sharing and coordination (e.g., with relevant U.S. Commercial teams) to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with both Pfizer and external policies, guidelines and regulations.
The Lead oversees all aspects of the Vaccines FMD team which is comprised of field- based medical professionals with therapeutic area expertise based across the United States that contribute to Pfizer's ability to (a) communicate new and other important approved medical content to relevant external organizations and engage in other approved communications in accordance with approved FMD guidance; (b) provide truthful, accurate and scientifically supported information in response to direct unsolicited medical requests from health care professionals in a manner that complies with all applicable Pfizer guidelines, policies, and procedures; and (c) provide therapeutic area/product expertise for regional and other Medical Affairs and/or clinical development needs as approved by FMD leadership (e.g. formulary presentations; field force training, organized customer projects/collaborations, scientific congress participation, Pfizer-sponsored research site / investigator interactions, TA/product expertise for Pfizer-sponsored NIS, IIR inquiries etc.).
The Vaccines FMD Lead ensures that the Vaccines FMD team:
The Lead is also a member of the US Field Medical Leadership Team and will contribute to the development of a vision, strategic direction, and implementation plan regarding alignment of cross-functional engagement of customers within Pfizer vaccines across the U.S. and ensure the FMD role and activities result in a positive medical customer experience.
Organizational Relationships:
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead will contribute to the development of a vision, strategic direction, and implementation plan regarding alignment of cross-functional engagement of customers within Pfizer Vaccines across the U.S. and ensure both the FMD and FMO role and activities result in a positive medical customer experience.
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.
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: November 24th, 2025
Additional Location Information: US - remote
Eligible for Relocation Package: No
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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $256,100.00 to $426,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% 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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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The Vaccines FMD Lead is responsible for leading the Vaccines US Field Medical Director (FMD) team.
The VP of the Vaccines FMD team sets the group's vision and strategic direction to yield the highest level of medical impact of the Vaccines US FMD team and ensures the team aligns its medical strategic and activities with the US Brand Medical Affairs and related business partner priorities across all Vaccines US Medical Affairs supported therapeutic areas. The Lead closely partners cross-functionally with US and Global Medical Affairs, Global Health and Value, Vaccine Research, Global Product Development and related internal business partners to ensure the FMD group's expertise, capabilities, and activities optimally meet customer-facing medical needs across the lifecycle of ALL Pfizer vaccines. The Lead will also facilitate and manage the team's appropriate internal information sharing and coordination (e.g., with relevant U.S. Commercial teams) to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with both Pfizer and external policies, guidelines and regulations.
The Lead oversees all aspects of the Vaccines FMD team which is comprised of field- based medical professionals with therapeutic area expertise based across the United States that contribute to Pfizer's ability to (a) communicate new and other important approved medical content to relevant external organizations and engage in other approved communications in accordance with approved FMD guidance; (b) provide truthful, accurate and scientifically supported information in response to direct unsolicited medical requests from health care professionals in a manner that complies with all applicable Pfizer guidelines, policies, and procedures; and (c) provide therapeutic area/product expertise for regional and other Medical Affairs and/or clinical development needs as approved by FMD leadership (e.g. formulary presentations; field force training, organized customer projects/collaborations, scientific congress participation, Pfizer-sponsored research site / investigator interactions, TA/product expertise for Pfizer-sponsored NIS, IIR inquiries etc.).
The Vaccines FMD Lead ensures that the Vaccines FMD team:
- provides education on the clinical and economic impact of Pfizer vaccines, and vaccine recommendations and policy to help inform customer decision-making and improve population health through the communication of real-world data analyses, pharmacoeconomic analyses, outcomes evaluations, and medical presentations.
- provide objective and scientifically sound medical information regarding Pfizer's vaccines and the diseases they prevent through use of pharmacoeconomic models, outcomes tools, educational programs, Health Outcomes Projects and Evaluations (HOPEs), non-interventional studies, and collaborations.
The Lead is also a member of the US Field Medical Leadership Team and will contribute to the development of a vision, strategic direction, and implementation plan regarding alignment of cross-functional engagement of customers within Pfizer vaccines across the U.S. and ensure the FMD role and activities result in a positive medical customer experience.
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports to Head, Field Medical VP
- Maintains a strong partnership with Field Medical Governance in the Chief Medical Office
- Is a member of US Field Medical Leadership Team
- Maintains strong working relationships with Global Medical Affairs Leads, US Medical Affairs Leads, MOS Leadership, Outcomes & Evidence, Clinical Sciences, and Medical Information
- Maintains strong working relationships and communications with Pfizer vaccines colleagues commercial lines in the region and headquarters; serves as member of the US Vaccines Medical Team
- Maintains strong working relationship with necessary platform functions such as Legal, Compliance and Human Resources.
- Manages a national team of field-based FMD colleagues across all Pfizer vaccines
- Manages respective budget for the FMD group and associated FTEs.
- Accountable for managing administrative and project budget associated with respective team.
- Makes recommendations regarding FTEs and major expenditures during the fiscal year to the US Field Medical Lead
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead will contribute to the development of a vision, strategic direction, and implementation plan regarding alignment of cross-functional engagement of customers within Pfizer Vaccines across the U.S. and ensure both the FMD and FMO role and activities result in a positive medical customer experience.
- Contribute to the development and execution of team medical plan that is aligned with the respective US Medical Affairs strategic plans for in-line and late-stage product strategies and objectives.
- Provide leadership and oversight for the Vaccines Field TLs in their role and ensure consistency as well as timeliness in the decision-making process for medical content.
- Anticipate evolution of FDA, ACIP and other US regulations and guidance that impact interactions with and delivery of medical information to external healthcare professionals.
- As member of the VACCINES USMA leadership team, fully contributes to the USMA strategic planning and the development and execution of the USMA medical strategies and objectives.
- May represent FMD on teams across Pfizer US or North America or across business units for Field Medical Governance as requested by VACCINES USMA Lead.
- Stays apprised of scientific and medical literature and developments within a designated therapeutic area.
- Stays current on all relevant Pfizer SOPs and guidance documents.
- Ensures team activities are conducted in compliance with both internal and external policies, guidelines and regulations. Ensure compliance of team members with required responsibilities, including completion of assigned SOPs by stated deadlines.
- Guides work prioritization and resource allocation within team.
- Ensures that communication and collaboration between HQ and field-medical and other medical and commercial functions is effective, appropriate and compliant, and that the medical professionalism of the Vaccines Field function in the creation and implementation of its objectives and activities is maintained.
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.
- M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. required
- M.D. and 9 or more years of relevant health care / pharmaceutical experience required; Pharm.D. / Ph.D. 10+ years or more required
- Therapeutic area experience in one or more relevant therapeutic areas (e.g. Vaccines).
- Field-based medical leadership experience.
- People management experience required; Leadership experience as both a direct line manager and significantly demonstrated leadership skills in a matrix environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and self-awareness skills.
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly adopt and utilize new digital technology and other resources with medical customers and record medical interactions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and lead a team in a complex, changing environment and that is focused on generating a positive medical customer experience.
- Strong strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Ability and interest to manage a team of geographically dispersed professionals.
- Ability to work independently with show flexibility and organizational awareness and align with business priorities and strategies
- Must be decisive, exercise good judgment in decisions, organized and with the ability to prioritize a large workload.
- Ability to manage resources, programs and multiple projects.
- Ability to travel nationally within the US and internationally as needed for the business.
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: November 24th, 2025
Additional Location Information: US - remote
Eligible for Relocation Package: No
#LI-PFE
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $256,100.00 to $426,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% 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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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