Pfizer

Senior Manager, US Medical Affairs, Obesity

Pfizer$139K — $231K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Terminal Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, or Doctor of Nursing Practice) with 1+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Medical Affairs experience in Obesity therapeutic area preferred.
  • Highly motivated with a proven track record of high performance.
  • Strong strategic skills with creativity in addressing challenges.
  • Clear and concise communicator of scientific information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to cultivate relationships and facilitate discussions among stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute US medical strategies and tactics for the obesity portfolio.
  • Assist with scientific searches and summarize data as a therapeutic area expert.
  • Ensure communication alignment among cross-functional medical partners.
  • Review promotional and non-promotional materials for compliance and quality.
  • Provide accurate scientific knowledge on the data and product information.
  • Support data generation and the accuracy of manuscripts and scientific communications.
  • Manage advisory boards and collaborate with professional societies and patient advocacy groups.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Paid medical, caregiver, and parental leave.
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
Full Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, US Medical Affairs for Obesity will provide support for the US Obesity Medical strategy to achieve short- and long-term Medical objectives in alignment with the overall business strategy. The incumbent is an integral member of the US Medical team, supporting ongoing and new Medical initiatives to enable productive internal cross-functional and external professional partnerships. He/she works to develop appropriate collaborations externally to strengthen Medical networks and promote scientific data generation. He/she works to develop obesity-focused Medical communications and supports the US Medical Affairs operating plan while putting the patient first within the spectrum of the Pfizer Core Values and Behaviors. Through effective collaboration with cross-functional asset and medical partners, the Senior Manager will play a key role in advancing the team's strategic and scientific objectives. This role will report into the US Obesity Medical Lead.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supports the development and execution of US medical strategies and tactics in support of the obesity portfolio.
  • Assist with scientific searches, data summaries, internal training presentations as a strategic scientific/therapeutic area expert.
  • Collaborate and ensure communication alignment among cross-functional medical partners (country medical, field medical, medical information) and other stakeholders to enhance and deliver upon US medical plans
  • Participate and support the review of promotional and non-promotional materials (i.e. the US review committee (RC)); within RC, partner with legal, regulatory, and marketing colleagues to ensure compliant, accurate and high-quality content of promotional and non-promotional materials.
  • Serves as a reliable and trusted source of accurate scientific knowledge of the data, disease state, product label, and competitive data.
  • Serves as needed as a Medical Affairs reviewer for MRC (Medical Review Committee).
  • Supports data generation/analyses, ensures medical and scientific accuracy of manuscripts and abstracts/posters, and the publication and congress planning processes(s).
  • Supports the customer insights process and the importance of customer insights, track competitive intelligence relevant to Obesity, participate in planning and execution of Advisory Boards (when needed) to gather expert advice on medical planning.
  • Supports medical education grants, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs), and providing scientifically critical review and management of proposed and ongoing grants.
  • Manage headquarters-led advisory boards, including advisor identification, contracting and engagement.
  • As needed, initiates and maintains communications with the leadership of professional societies and patient advocacy groups to further Medical objectives.
  • Partners with Medical Information colleagues to provide expert input into Medical Letters and ensure updates as needed.
  • Support the develop medical content for congresses, symposia, promotional speakers and advisory boards and lead or participate in such activities in full compliance with Pfizer policy.


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.
  • Terminal Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, or Doctor of Nursing Practice) with 1+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Medical Affairs experience in Obesity therapeutic area is preferred.
  • Highly motivated with demonstrated track record of high performance and excellence.
  • Strong strategic skills including creativity and effectiveness in proactively identifying and addressing challenges.
  • Capable of comprehending and communicating in a clear, concise manner a large amount of scientific information
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships.
  • Well-organized with the ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively lead in a matrix organization.


Other Job Details:

Last Date to Apply for Job: July 31st, 2026

Eligible for Relocation Package: No

#LI-PFE
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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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