VAC Medical Affairs Scientist

MEDICAL AFFAIRS SCIENTIST (Vaccines)
About Pfizer
A career at Pfizer offers opportunity, ownership and impact. All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged; and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives.
Right now, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position: Medical Affairs Scientist
J ob Role
Main responsibilities will be to contribute directly to the development of brand medico- marketing strategies; to provide accurate scientific knowledge about the therapeutic areas and brands in line with Pfizer policies and local requirements; and to manage internal and stakeholder relations in a respective and " Patient First " manner.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to directly Primary Care Medical Lead (Vaccines and Internal Medicine), Turkey of the organization, the ideal candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of Pfizer brands and therapeutic areas per Pfizer policies and local requirements
- Update any area- or brand-related scientific information accurately and deliver it to internal and external stakeholders promptly with the best available tools
- Collaborating with all corresponding parties during the development of brand strategies
- Identify and build medical activities and research partnerships with healthcare professionals including interventional and / or non-interventional studies
- Establishing enduring relations with both internal (BU, Div., GI/Reg. etc.) and external (Gou/MoH/SSI/OLs/AIFD) stakeholders, be responsible for communicating, developing of Opinion Leaders, creating and implementing customer management plan
- Advocating and maintaining Pfizer ethical reputation with scientific stakeholders and health authority
- Keeping brand medical information updated in line with local regulatory requirements
- Developing and sign-off of promotional materials and / or educational campaigns by ensuring that any scientific data used and presented are in line with Pfizer policies and local regulations
- Shapes, executes and tracks the annual medical plan and the annual medical budget for the relevant products (including clinical trial and publication plans)
- Leading advisory board meetings and follow up the outcomes closely in alignment with Pfizer rules and local requirements
- Making gap and competitor analysis, developing and managing a life cycle plan via working in collaboration with cross-functional teams, shaping the environment during the product launch processes
- Developing medical content for congresses, symposia or any such projects according to Pfizer policies and local compliance rules
- Providing medical training activities for internal and external stakeholders; prepare and review all training materials
Candidates are expected to have the following qualifications and skills
- University degree from Pharmacy (PhD required), or Medical Faculty,
- Excellent command of both written and spoken Turkish and English
- Experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company in a similar position is of preference
- A good understanding of the medical data and the capability to generate outcomes
- A good understanding of clinical research, e.g. study protocols, reports, and publications
- A good understanding of the compliance framework for medical interactions, e.g. local legislation and AIFD Code of Promotion
- Analytical skills and a multi-task focus with the ability to think proactively and strategically
- A good knowledge of the local healthcare system and environment
- Advancing a quality culture environment
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Set
- For male candidates, completion of military service is of preference
- No restriction to travel frequently and must have a valid driving license
- Located in ANKARA and/or ISTANBUL
- Work Location Assignment: Remote
Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
School of Leaders
We, as Pfizer Turkey, make a difference with our visionary and pioneering approaches ranging from our concept of raising leaders through rotations, providing international career opportunities to creating a flexible, enjoyable work environment. There are no limits to what we can accomplish to touch lives here!
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let's start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
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