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Senior Director, Emerging Markets Vaccines Medical Affairs Lead (Md)

7+ years
USD 242,000 – 403,400
10 Nov. 20, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Director, Emerging Markets Vaccines Medical Affairs Lead (MD)

Locations: New York City, USA | Any Global Pfizer Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 4945918

Position Overview

Pfizer is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director, Emerging Markets Vaccines Medical Affairs Lead (MD) to drive medical strategy, evidence generation, and scientific leadership for the vaccines portfolio across Emerging Markets (EM). This senior-level role is central to aligning global medical objectives with regional needs, strengthening scientific engagement, and ensuring successful vaccine introduction and lifecycle management in diverse and evolving healthcare environments.

The position reports to the Vice President, Medical Affairs Vaccines and plays a key role in the global and regional medical leadership teams.

This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site presence for an average of 2.5 days per week at a Pfizer site.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Medical Leadership

  • Lead the regional medical affairs strategy for vaccines across Emerging Markets.

  • Ensure alignment between global medical objectives and regional execution plans.

  • Integrate epidemiological and public health data into medical and business strategies.

  • Serve as the primary scientific and medical advisor for all vaccine-related activities in the region.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with commercial, regulatory, safety, public affairs, and country medical teams to support product launches and post-launch activities.

  • Participate in global and regional governance meetings, ensuring cohesive strategy and operational execution.

  • Support evidence generation and coordinate medical deliverables across matrixed teams.

Evidence Generation & Scientific Communication

  • Lead development of scientific content including publications, congress presentations, advisory board materials, and regional medical education.

  • Contribute to manuscripts, peer-reviewed publications, and systematic literature reviews.

  • Ensure scientific accuracy, compliance, and medical integrity of promotional, regulatory, and safety-related materials.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with global and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), regulatory authorities, and scientific societies.

  • Represent Pfizer at scientific meetings, advisory boards, public health forums, and professional associations.

  • Support regional medical education activities to drive vaccine understanding and acceptance.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Guide and mentor medical affairs colleagues to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, high performance, and scientific excellence.

  • Support capability-building initiatives across the broader medical affairs organization.

Operational Excellence

  • Ensure adherence to compliance, regulatory standards, and internal governance.

  • Optimize resource utilization aligned with regional business priorities.

  • Oversee medical affairs operations to ensure scientific rigor and operational efficiency.


Required Qualifications

  • MD degree with advanced research training in infectious disease, public health, epidemiology, vaccinology, clinical development, or related fields.

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in medical affairs or related scientific roles.

  • Demonstrated experience in vaccine-related clinical, medical, or scientific activities.

  • Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex vaccine and epidemiology data.

  • Strong understanding of vaccine development, safety assessment, and regulatory requirements.

  • Experience reviewing scientific and promotional materials for accuracy and compliance.

  • Excellent scientific writing and communication skills, including authorship of 10+ peer-reviewed publications.

  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to tailor global strategies to country-specific public health needs.

  • Knowledge of the global vaccines landscape is mandatory.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven success managing cross-functional teams and complex vaccine-related projects.

  • Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders in scientific, commercial, and regulatory functions.

  • Deep understanding of the external environment, including market access, payer dynamics, and public health challenges.

  • Familiarity with vaccine safety and efficacy profiles and comparator product landscapes.

  • Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality outputs within timelines and budgets.


Compensation and Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary: USD 242,000 – 403,400

  • Eligibility for:

    • Pfizer Global Performance Plan (25% bonus target)

    • Share-based long-term incentive program

    • 401(k) with Pfizer Matching Contributions

    • Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

    • Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, caregiver/parental leave, and medical leave

Compensation may vary based on location within the United States. Relocation assistance may be available.


Compliance and Regulatory Information

This role is subject to applicable U.S. federal and state regulatory requirements, including Sunshine Act reporting obligations for licensed physicians. Pfizer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all employment eligibility and nondiscrimination laws. Permanent U.S. work authorization is required.