Medical Affairs Scientist (MAS)

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 Innovating for Growth (I4G) model.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of importance, indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on 5 essential responsibilities. Please include:

• Country/ Cluster remit

• Revenue accountability/ responsibility

• TA/ Portfolio/ Product responsibility

• Complexity of the role: Strategic leadership/ Operational/ Implementation management, External Engagement

Insight Generation, Synthesis & Sharing

• Engage with HCPs, KOLs, authorities, and scientific stakeholders as a peer, 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.

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

External Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Formulate and execute a prioritized and impactful medical plan, including KOL mapping. Use metrics 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 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.

• Targeted support of the local clinical trial environment including protocol feasibility, site identification, investigator engagement, and supporting recruitment.

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.).

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement

• Area of expertise required

• Years of experience

• Advanced healthcare or scientific degree coupled with deep pharmaceutical experience and knowledge. A medical degree (MD) or equivalent and board certification, or TA-related PhD and post-doctoral experience is desirable.

• 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 (additional languages as required by market).

Stakeholder Management

Provide the primary groups or key role(s) that this role will interact with as a regular part of the role responsibilities. Include any external interactions as appropriate.

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

 
Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based

Pay Transparency Note:

Minimum Annual Gross Salary: 217 500 PLN
Annual Bonus: 15%
Benefits such as Medicover, Multisport, UNIQA, PPE at Goldman Sachs and other - as per Pfizer Pay Policy.


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