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The Role
Leads complex, cross-functional scientific learning projects for Medical Affairs. Develops curricula, e-learning, and blended learning programs; partners with medical, scientific, agency, and learning systems teams; manages multiple projects, timelines, budgets, and priorities; evaluates emerging e-learning technologies; and updates existing learning resources across therapeutic areas.
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Scientific Learning, Medical Academy will lead innovative, complex, cross-functional learning projects on behalf of the Academy team that result in the stated deliverables on time, within budget, and with the full engagement of therapeutic area partners. Working closely with the Medical Academy Scientific Learning Lead and team members, the Senior Manager will develop and implement best-in-class e-learnings or blended learning programs to help Medical Affairs colleagues develop their skills and to globally be experts with a deep knowledge of our medicines and therapeutic areas.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.
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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The Senior Manager, Scientific Learning, Medical Academy will lead innovative, complex, cross-functional learning projects on behalf of the Academy team that result in the stated deliverables on time, within budget, and with the full engagement of therapeutic area partners. Working closely with the Medical Academy Scientific Learning Lead and team members, the Senior Manager will develop and implement best-in-class e-learnings or blended learning programs to help Medical Affairs colleagues develop their skills and to globally be experts with a deep knowledge of our medicines and therapeutic areas.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with Medical Academy Scientific Directors, Content Leads, and Medical Leads to create curricula and curate/develop learning resources, with clear instructional goals and learning objectives, across assigned therapeutic areas and assets
- Works closely with agencies to develop and implement interactive and engaging learning resources
- Works with the Learning Systems team to upload resources and improve user experience
- Researches, evaluates, and integrates new and emerging eLearning trends and technology
- Revamps and updates existing e-learning resources
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years OR master's degree with 5+ years OR equivalent terminal doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) and 2+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience required
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities
- Cross functional working experience and collaboration
- Agency management experience
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Strong strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in a matrix environment with shown flexibility and organizational awareness
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD., PharmD. or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g. Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy) highly preferred
- Training experience including instructional design, curriculum development and use of digital technology in learning
- Experience in Medical Affairs is preferred
- Medical Affairs experience within any of the following therapeutic areas: vaccines, internal medicine, inflammation & immunology, oncology or rare disease
- Medical Education/Communication agency experience would be a plus
- Familiar with a wide variety of e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline) to design and develop interactive and engaging e-learning
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.
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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#BI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience
- Master's degree with 5+ years of experience
- Equivalent terminal doctoral degree, such as PharmD, PhD, or MD, with 2+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Cross-functional working and collaboration experience
- Agency management experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in a matrix environment with flexibility and organizational awareness
- PhD, PharmD, or equivalent doctoral degree
- Training experience, including instructional design, curriculum development, and digital learning technology
- Medical Affairs experience
- Medical Affairs experience in vaccines, internal medicine, inflammation and immunology, oncology, or rare disease
- Medical education or communication agency experience
- Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline
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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.
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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.
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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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