Area Medical Advisor, Vaccines

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
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Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
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The Role
Provides medical and scientific expertise for Pfizer’s vaccine portfolio, develops relationships with key opinion leaders, educates healthcare professionals, gathers product and treatment insights, supports medical and brand activities, contributes to advisory boards and launches, facilitates educational programs, and trains sales teams.
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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 postgraduate degree in medicine or medical sciences, such as MBBS, MD in Pharmacology or Community Medicine, PhD in allied sciences, or MPH.
  • 0–2 years of experience in Medical Affairs.
  • Basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, research and development, commercialization, promotion, and applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical medicine, including clinical pharmacology, medical and paramedical sciences, medicine, medical statistics, and relevant therapeutic areas or products.
  • Written and verbal communication skills, including medical writing and presentation skills.
  • Analytical reasoning, sound medical judgment, and decision-making skills.
  • Interpersonal skills, networking ability, and the ability to influence and present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and robust mental‑health benefits, with eligible Pfizer medications available at no cost in U.S. plans. Family‑building support and transgender‑inclusive care are explicitly included, alongside wellbeing resources such as a reimbursement wallet and telehealth options.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution, complemented by company‑subsidized life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Materials also reference subsidized retiree medical coverage for eligible groups.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid parental and caregiver leave are consistently highlighted in current U.S. summaries and job postings. Options like buying extra vacation days and transition‑back support strengthen the time‑off offering.

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