FAQs
What are the main responsibilities of a Medical Advisor at Pfizer?
The main responsibilities include providing strategic and tactical inputs for ethical promotion of products, supporting marketing and medical development plans, creating and reviewing promotional materials, conducting educational interactions with healthcare professionals, executing publication and information dissemination plans, and managing medical training for sales staff.
Is experience in the pharmaceutical industry required for this position?
Yes, candidates typically need relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, particularly in medical affairs, to be successful in this role.
Will I be interacting with healthcare professionals in this role?
Yes, the Medical Advisor will participate in and conduct customized promotional and educational interactions with healthcare professionals, including meetings, advisory boards, and scientific presentations.
What is the work location for this position?
The work location assignment is on-premise.
What type of training will I provide to the sales staff?
You will provide medical training on basic sciences, therapeutic areas, and assigned products, including pre-launch and launch training for new products, as well as refresher training through ongoing initiatives.
How does this role support regulatory processes?
The Medical Advisor provides medical and product expertise for the registration of new products/indications, writing and reviewing labeling documents, and supporting the processing of adverse event reports in compliance with relevant SOPs.
What types of marketing programs will the Medical Advisor be involved in?
The Medical Advisor will support the design and execution of marketing/brand plans and medical-marketing programs, including initiatives to enhance access to medicines.
Will I be involved in publication activities?
Yes, you will be responsible for developing and executing a Publication Plan and reviewing or writing manuscripts for the publication of locally sponsored studies.
What kind of medical information will I need to provide?
You will need to provide useful, timely, accurate, and balanced medical information to both internal sales staff and external healthcare professionals in adherence to relevant policies.
Is this position open to all candidates?
Yes, Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.