External Partnership Lead

External Partnership Medical Lead - Andean Cluster Role Summary The External Partnership Medical Lead develops and executes strategies to support key Pfizer priorities and serves as thought partner to cross-functional leaders and colleagues (public affairs, policy, access, commercial, etc.) in managing external partnerships (inclusive of Medical Societies, Medical Associations, Academia, Patient Organizations and Various Healthcare entities) and shaping both external and internal policy around engagement opportunities. This role will develop strategies and plan for cross BU Medical partnerships towards creating a culture of innovation and scientific decision making. In addition, the role identifies opportunities where medical scientific partnerships are needed. The External Partnership Medical Lead will also lead the in-country external medical partnerships and Pfizer Scientific Institute strategies in coordination with the Country Medical Lead. Role Responsibilities - Lead the local strategy for Pfizer Scientific Institute as applicable. - Develop long term strategy for cross BU external stakeholder partnerships - Collaborate closely with Medical leads and Country leadership/management for selection, activation, and cross-category synergies for health entities and academia. Understand needs and gaps, including data generation for Medical partnerships, based on which develop a plan along with clear metrics - Developing an overarching medical strategy for external partnerships and aligning it with key TA and country priorities - Ensure alignment with local Patient Advocacy team when appropriate - Provide insights and input on best practice patient-centricity and patient engagement knowledge across therapeutic areas and monitor environment for emerging trends - Work with the regional RWE Lead to build long term partnerships in order to enhance real world evidence generation and dissemination at local level. **Qualifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or allied science branches (PharmD, PhD) required. - Advanced Degree in public health/public policy is an advantage. - Must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry within Medical Affairs or in Medical Innovation positions in other Medical Organizations. - Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives and partnerships with external stakeholders and with cross functional colleagues in a complex matrix structure. - Experience in managing multi-dimensional and long-term relationships with organizations of different nature: Medical/Scientific, Patients, Community, and others as required. - Demonstrated knowledge of Pharma / Patient interface and methods for incorporating patient feedback in medical strategies. - Experience in pharmaceutical / heath care industry knowledge is required with proven experience in implementing strategic and tactical plans. Able to anticipate issues related to the delivery of project goals and manage risks. - Oral and written communications skills. - Strategic thinker, able to assess complex issues and develop innovative solutions that result in successful partnerships. - Demonstrated understanding of the business and the ability to translate business needs into strategic plans that advance the Medical department goals in line with business objectives. - Should be well organized, highly motivated, innovative and process driven with regards to problem solving and results oriented. - Must be able to work 1) under pressure, 2) both independently and in a team environment, and 3) with all levels of the organization as well as patients, trade associations, government officials and advocacy groups. Work Location Assignment: Flexible No relocation package available "En Pfizer tenemos el objetivo de ser tan diversos como los pacientes y las comunidades a las que servimos, a través de una cultura vibrante y enriquecida por la mezcla de nacionalidades, identidades, edades, géneros, experiências, tradiciones y capacidades. Estamos comprometidos con atraer talento basándonos en las habilidades y experiências imprescindibles para realizar el trabajo. Si te interesa sumarte a Pfizer, envíanos tu solicitud sin agregar foto, edad, estado civil o cualquier otra información que consideres innecesaria para la posición que estás aplicando. Traé tu auténtico ser al trabajo - Bring your authentic self to work - “ Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Medical LI-PFE