Country Medical Lead Pakistan at Pfizer | Karachi Division

Main Responsibilities / DutiesThe Pfizer Biopharma Country Medical Lead (CML) for Pakistan will serve as the CMO for the country, providing medical leadership to the medical team responsible for developing and executing the Country Medical Teams vision and strategy in alignment with the Commercial Country Manager.The CML is the single point of accountability for medical in the country works closely cross functionally to support the product portfolio. He/she will report to the EM Asia Regional Medical Lead and be part of the Regional Medical LT. He/she will be responsible for managing high performing Country Medical organization including the Medical Quality function will ensure that country medical functions systems, processes activities are fully aligned with country business priorities, strategies and needs, as well as, in compliance with corporate policies, SOPs guidelines.He/she also serves as the key Country liaison with country/regional/HQ Commercial, Medical, GMPE, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Safety, Corporate Affairs and, Legal functions.The CML provides medical guidance and input to the regulatory, safety and commercial leadership teams in support of key product maintenance defense activities. He/she will develop strategic partnerships with key clinical and other stakeholders; developing strategies aligned to customer needs in order to maintain a therapeutic leadership position and drive business needs at the country level. He/She will also focus on ensuring excellence with respect to medical quality and compliance as well as professional external relations.Required Skill SetHave the skills, capabilities, talents and knowledge to do the job at a high level of accomplishment; is proficient in organizational design and development concepts.Resources Managed (budget and FTEs): Will be accountable for the Country Medical budget and head countQualifications (i.e., preferred education, experience, attributes):More than 10 years in the medical affairs function in the pharmaceutical industry with broad expertise in medical experience with regulatory and/or safety risk management issues.Understanding of the local health environment knowledge of the relevant and applicable local and regional Codes of Practice, SOPs, regulations and guidelinesKnowledge of pharmacovigilance regulatory legislation and how it impacts product portfolioProactive, pragmatic, flexible person with excellent leadership qualities, strategic thinking, communication presentation skillsFluency in English; Fluency in local language.Ability to work successfully with cross-functional staff in a team settingAnalytic and organizational skills in managing, interpreting, and presenting clinical and marketing data, for regional assessmentAbility to communicate, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with external academic institutions, co-operative groups, and medical professionalsMD is a requirement; other advanced clinical degree and MBA would be a plusAbility to travel through the country is a requirement.Senior Leader Competencies RequiredAnticipates Customer and Market Needs- Knows the industry; knowledgeable in current and possible future trends, knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; always focused on patient safety first, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Acts Decisively: Makes timely and effective decisions by applying business and financial acumen. Acts with urgency and removes barriers that hinder productivity. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.Builds Change-Agile Organizations Develops teams that are facile at initiating and responding to change. Aligns teams and processes to support sustainable change. Designs and leads teams that are flexible and adaptive.Strategic and Innovating Thinking Demonstrates insightful thinking by developing creative approaches to business models and strategies and creates an environment to encourage others to do the same.Grows Leaders: Actively coaches and develops talent. Builds leadership bench strength for Pfizer. Provides opportunities and experiences to develop skills, competencies and business knowledge.StrategyTo take a medical leadership role in developing strategy for the responsible portfolio(s) for the assigned countries and towork directly with the region for alignment.To plan and consolidate medical resources to support portfolio strategies and medical initiatives from countries, region and global medical teams.Research ; PublicationsTo establish partnership with local medical academy in building research capabilities in the assigned therapeutic area(s).To act as country therapeutic area lead to join the global medical steering committee in review and approval of research proposa