Medical Affairs Manager: Code Signatory & Business Partner

We are looking for experienced Final Medical Signatories to join our team. We have roles in Oncology, Specialty Care and Primary Care therapy areas. The roles will support our exciting products portfolio.

Here at Pfizer, we are passionate about science and innovations. We are a patient-centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity, and excellence. If you share this passion, this role is an excellent opportunity to become part of the dedicated Code Approval Team playing a key role in supporting Pfizer's transformational change in how we engage with patients and physicians using high quality, engaging multi-channel content.

To provide specialist Code advice and review, examination, and certification services to the nominated internal team(s) to support the appropriate use of Pfizer medicines and successful implementation of Pfizer's promotional and non-promotional materials, initiatives, and programmes. These internal teams may comprise sales and marketing colleagues and those in non-promotional roles (e.g., patient experience/engagement roles, healthcare development), as well as colleagues outside the BU working on BU related activities, such as corporate affairs colleagues.

To provide end-to-end medical partnership to the nominated internal team(s), from strategic conception of a programme to content development and approval. To maintain the highest standards for Pfizer material in line with the ABPI Code of Practice, other applicable laws and regulations and Pfizer policies, ensuring that content that is approved for use with UK health professionals, other relevant decision makers, patient groups, patients, the public and the media is appropriate, relevant and reflects Pfizer's position as a leading ethical, scientific company.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provision of Code Expertise as Final Medical Signatory: To review and certify promotional and non-promotional materials and activities in line with the requirements of the ABPI Code of Practice. To review and sign-off materials as the Appropriately Qualified Person (AQP).
• Provision of Medical Expertise in Relation to Content of Materials: To acquire and maintain in-depth scientific knowledge of Pfizer medicines within nominated therapy area(s) (including those in development) as well as the competitive landscape. To understand and advocate the appropriate use of medicines with the UK health system.
• Collaboration with Pfizer teams to Enable Streamlined Content Creation: To work with the nominated cross-functional team(s) in-country and above-country to develop impactful and compliant promotional and non-promotional materials of value to healthcare professionals and patients.
• To provide specialist medical, scientific and Code advice to teams during the development phase of materials/projects/activities to support streamlined creation of compliant content/activities that enable appropriate use of Pfizer medicines and successful implementation of materials, initiatives and programmes.
• To work in collaboration with cross-functional team(s) on preparation and review of training materials for colleagues.
• Provision of support for above-country activities that fall within scope of the UK Code of Practice.
• Thought Leader for Promotional Compliance Strategy: To work in collaboration with the Code Approval Team and compliance leads to shape and evolve the promotional compliance strategy for Pfizer UK.
• Support for Regulatory Labelling and Licence Maintenance Activities: To support cross-functional teams in the management of label updates (SPC, PIL, PI) and licence maintenance activities, including variations and renewals.
• Management of Complaints: When required, to work collaboratively on managing complaints or intercompany dialogue with internal and external stakeholders. Advise on corrective and preventative actions.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Registered physician or UK registered pharmacist. For medical applicants GMC registration with a Licence to Practice is preferred.
• Experience: Significant pharmaceutical industry experience in medical affairs as a Code signatory. In-depth knowledge of Code review and certification requirements gained through relevant industry experience.
• Technical: In-depth knowledge of the typical commercial and medical activities in the UK pharmaceutical industry (e.g., promotion, medical education, external partnerships, advisory boards).
• Fluency in Business English.
• Core digital capabilities: Capability to use digital technology provided by the organisation.

Work Location Assignment: Flexible.

At Pfizer, we are a patient-centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work-life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career.