Develop and Execute the Medical Plan
• Develop and execute the Medical Plan aligned with medical strategy to address UMRs in assigned product(s) and therapeutic area(s).
• Oversee identification of UMRs and healthcare disparities, and manage execution of customer‑facing medical activities, including unbiased medical and scientific communication with HCPs and relevant organizations, advisory boards, educational seminars, data‑generation initiatives, medical material development, and scientific input.
• Approve and guide medical activity plans to address unmet needs and data gaps in accordance with therapeutic area strategy.
• Lead creation of the Customer‑Facing component of the Medical Plan and ensure strategic alignment with stakeholders.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise and high‑quality scientific exchange, bringing insights into the organization to shape strategy.
Collaborate with Medical Stakeholders
• Lead establishment of strong, collaborative scientific relationships with Japan’s leading cardiologists, amyloidosis specialists, and multidisciplinary centers through non‑promotional, peer‑to‑peer scientific exchange.
• Direct maintenance of a comprehensive stakeholder map and ensure effective communication strategies.
Demonstrate Medical and Scientific Leadership
• Oversee compliance in investigator‑sponsored research and medical grants in accordance with Pfizer policies.
• Acquire and maintain up‑to‑date medical and pharmaceutical knowledge to support medical strategy.
• Deliver key medical activities, including generation of real‑world evidence, educational materials, non‑interventional studies, database studies, and registries, ensuring timely publication.
Establish Long‑Term Stakeholder Relationships
• Drive evidence‑generation opportunities through internal and external collaboration.
• Ensure patient‑centricity of medical communications, incorporating health literacy and cultural awareness.
• Build and maintain peer‑to‑peer scientific relationships with HCPs and decision‑makers.
• Ensure collection and analysis of insights prior to meetings to provide deep scientific expertise.
• Lead provision of expert feedback on product life‑cycle strategies.
• Ensure appropriate sharing of medical insights with Marketing colleagues within compliance boundaries.
• Provide scientific support and approval of promotional materials.
• Contribute scientifically to early benefit assessments, pricing, reimbursement strategies, and dossiers.
• Serve as the point of contact for medical and product‑related inquiries.
• Actively participate in regional and global disease‑area strategy teams.
Clinical Development Collaboration
• Provide medical input into protocol feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with Development Japan (DJ) and global development on investigator and site selection.
• Support timely completion of Pfizer‑sponsored clinical trials.
• Provide strategic medical input into global clinical programs, ensuring relevance to Japan.
• Support DJ in regulatory interactions from early development phases.
Data Communication and Insights
• Oversee provision of accurate, unbiased medical information, including unsolicited requests.
• Lead collection and strategic use of insights to inform medical strategy.
• Oversee local advisory boards to gather customer insights.
• If media‑trained, represent scientific perspectives during media briefings.
• Ensure compliance with Medical Affairs codes of conduct.
• Conduct activities in compliance with MHLW guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to safety reporting obligations and required training.
• Support preparation and management of the medical budget, coordinating with CMD and internal departments.
• Train MAS teams on budget accountability.
People Management Accountability
• Demonstrate strong leadership, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Support career development through coaching and feedback.
• Lead a team of MAS as a direct supervisor, with matrix responsibility across functions.
• Confidently engage in both small and large settings, navigating complex discussions effectively.
• Contribute to Business Development activities, identifying UMRs and candidate therapies while maintaining confidentiality.
• Lead rapid medical response to critical supply issues.