Pfizer

Area Medical Advisor, Vaccines

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND

In-Office

Entry level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

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The Role

Provide medical expertise and build relationships with KOLs for vaccines, educate healthcare professionals, collect clinical insights, support medical activities for brand strategies, collaborate with internal teams, participate in advisory boards and meetings, and support sales training.

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REQUIRED SKILL SET
Education: Graduate/Post Graduate in Medicine or other medical sciences (e.g., MBBS, MD in Pharmacology or Community Medicine, PhD in allied sciences, MPH etc.)
Experience: 0-2 years of experience required in Medical Affairs
Technical:

Basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, research & development, commercialization, promotion, and applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines
Knowledge of "pharmaceutical medicine" including clinical pharmacology, medical and paramedical sciences, medicine and medical statistics, and relevant therapeutic areas/products
Communication skills, both written and verbal (including medical writing and presentation skills)
Analytical skills and reasoning, and sound medical judgment/decision making
Interpersonal skills, internal & external networking, and the ability to impact and influence & present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences

MAIN REPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

Provide scientific expertise and build knowledge-based relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to advance medical practice and research for societal benefit, enhancing Pfizer's image in the scientific community.
Act as an interface with identified scientific leaders, building regional relationships to contribute to understanding diseases, research trends, clinical practice guidelines, and treatment patterns.
Educate healthcare professionals about specific drugs or medical devices, answering their scientific questions and ensuring products are used effectively.
Collect insights from KOLs regarding product usage, unmet needs, and potential areas for research, feeding this information back to internal teams (marketing, sales, clinical development).
Stay informed of the latest scientific research and clinical developments in their therapeutic area.
Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, sales, clinical research, and medical information, to ensure consistent and accurate messaging.
Implement the medical activities relevant to brand plan strategies for specific products and therapy areas.
Participate in and provide medical inputs for KOL meetings, advisory boards, customer pre-launch and launch meetings (CLMs).
Conduct/facilitate round table meetings/group discussions and CMEs as a speaker/moderator for assigned therapy areas/products.
Support sales force training by providing medical expertise.

Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based
Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Skills Required

Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Medicine or other medical sciences (MBBS, MD, PhD, MPH, etc.)
0-2 years of experience in Medical Affairs
Basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, R&D, commercialization, promotion, and relevant policies/regulations/guidelines
Knowledge of pharmaceutical medicine including clinical pharmacology, medical/paramedical sciences, medical statistics, and relevant therapeutic areas/products
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including medical writing and presentation skills
Analytical skills, sound medical judgment, and decision-making ability
Interpersonal skills, networking ability, and capability to influence and present complex information clearly

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Official materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support, plus fertility/family‑building and transgender‑inclusive coverage; eligible Pfizer medications are noted as available at no cost in U.S. plans. Wellness resources such as telehealth and preventative programs are also emphasized.
Retirement Support — Company documents highlight a 401(k) with matching contributions plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution beyond the match. Financial planning support and company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster long‑term security.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Corporate pages and job postings describe paid vacation and holidays, caregiver leave, and paid parental leave for both parents. Materials also note that details can vary by role and location.

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