Director, US Medical Affairs – Vaccines

Pfizer

US Medical Director for Pneumococcal Pediatric vaccines at Pfizer. Support strategic medical and scientific activities in pediatric immunization.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in epidemiology and public health with a focus on pneumococcal pediatric immunization, complemented by strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.

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PhD Or DrPH In EpidemiologyUS Medical Affairs ExperienceEpidemiology And RWE StudiesMedical Education DevelopmentPharmaceutical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Study DesignData AnalysisData InterpretationMedical Congress StrategiesExpert Advisory Boards

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Pneumococcal Pediatric ImmunizationPublic Health TrendsEmerging Scientific LiteratureField Medical EngagementEvidence-Based Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and execution of surveillance/epidemiology and RWE studies involving both primary data collection and secondary analyses
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of medical education across various channels with medical priorities
Translate complex and emerging scientific data into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders
Contribute to long-range medical planning, including lifecycle management and integration of new data into US medical strategy
Partner with Field Medical to shape scientific exchange priorities, field insights collection, and feedback loops to inform strategy refinement
Monitor and assess emerging scientific literature, competitive landscape, and public health trends relevant to pneumococcal pediatric epidemiology and immunization, proactively recommending strategic implications
Guide external engagement strategy with national and regional medical societies, public health stakeholders, and professional organizations to support evidence-based pneumococcal pediatric immunization decision-making
Provide medical review of grants and partnership activities, and partner cross-functionally to support strategy on equitable access and awareness of pneumococcal pediatric vaccination
Demonstrate expertise in communication across multiple channels, including, but not limited to, live and virtual presentations in small or large settings, and written communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, DrPH in epidemiology, public health, infectious disease or relevant field, or PharmD and 5+ years’ experience with additional training or experience in vaccines, infectious disease, public health, or epidemiology
US Medical Affairs experience including support of epidemiology and RWE studies
Experience in developing and executing key medical activities including medical congress strategies and expert advisory boards in the US
Experience developing and scaling medical education through diverse and active learning channels
Well-organized with the ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively lead in a matrix organization
Demonstrated strong work ethic, and proven track record of delivering high quality within timelines
Pharmaceutical industry experience with demonstrated strong methodological skills (e.g., study design, data analysis, and interpretation)
Demonstrated track record of high performance and excellence
Ability to analyze, define, and convey complex concepts
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage