Thought Leader Engagement Lead, CRC/Melanoma, East
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY:
The US Thought Leader Engagement Lead, Melanoma/CRC East, will play a critical role on the US Precision Medicine and Lung team by developing and executing an overarching Thought Leader engagement plan for key national and regional thought leaders in the field of Melanoma/CRC Oncology. Pfizer’s Melanoma/CRC Oncology portfolio spans multiple products, including core products such as Braftovi, Mektovi and Tukysa. This leader will create a first-class experience for external stakeholders in Melanoma/CRC Oncology in the East, coordinating relationships end-to-end (research to end-of-lifecycle) and working as part of a broader cross-functional Pfizer team. Focusing on National, Emerging, and certain Community Thought Leaders, the person will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships across a wide variety of key Melanoma/CRC Oncology thought leaders, engaging Melanoma/CRC Oncology Thought Leaders via 1:1 engagements at major congresses and national / regional conferences to identify mutual points of interest between the TL and Pfizer Oncology Commercial, gathering insights on Melanoma/CRC Oncology Thought Leader beliefs and preferences to inform development and execution of HCP commercial strategies / tactics, nominating TLs for Ad Boards, Speaker Programs, or other programming as requested by marketing teams, collaborating with the Precision Medicine and Lung Global Thought Leader Strategy Lead, and advancing the capabilities of the US Precision Medicine and Lung Franchise.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Execute a robust multi-stakeholder engagement strategy for Melanoma/CRC Oncology Thought Leaders for National, Regional, Emerging, and Community Thought Leaders
Execute strategic plan to maximize the life cycle of the Melanoma/CRC Oncology portfolio
Obtain therapeutic insights from US-based Melanoma/CRC Oncology thought leaders and key stakeholders to help advance the Melanoma/CRC Oncology portfolio
Serve as a point of coordination in Melanoma/CRC Oncology across multiple functions, therapeutic areas and the east geography to ensure Pfizer can become a preferred partner globally
Establish and maintain organizational processes and guidelines (in partnership with legal/compliance) to ensure a consistent and compliant approach to KOL engagement
Lead and direct insight gathering from 1:1 engagements, small group meetings, and advisory boards for actionable commercial implementation with US Thought Leaders
Establish connectivity across Pfizer functions to facilitate connecting KOLs and key stakeholders to the appropriate internal subject matter experts as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
BS / BA Degree required
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in marketing, medical affairs, strategy, customer engagement or business development in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
Experience in Melanoma/CRC oncology is critical
Strong executional focus and desire to spend a majority of time in the field engaging thought leaders is required, with >50% travel, including weekend travel
Ability and eagerness to challenge status quo, think creatively, act decisively and operate successfully in an empowered organization
Demonstrated success in internal/external influence/negotiation, building alignment and driving performance
Strong interpersonal skills to enable productive and collaborative relationships with key external and internal stakeholders, including influential HCP thought leaders
Strong strategic, organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to uncover deep customer insights, and to distill complex business situations into clear and actionable insights
Demonstrated creativity in development and partnership collaborations on innovative programs
Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to influence peers and colleagues
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior KOL engagement and / or scientific exchange in Melanoma/CRC cancers
Advanced degree
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the ability to work nights and weekends, and travel >50%
Other Job Details:
Last Day To Apply: December 11, 2024
Work Location Assignment:Remote - Field Based
Geography covers Eastern half of the United States
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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.
