External Partnership Lead reports to 'Country Medical Lead ' and works in
partnership with the National Patient Advocacy - Corporate Affairs,
National/Regional Category Lead and National scientific experts to serve
patients and patient advocacy groups in Saudi Arabia
External Partnership Lead develops and executes National strategies to support
key Pfizer priorities and serves as partner to cross-functional leaders and
colleagues (public affairs, policy, access, commercial, etc.) in managing
external partnership (inclusive of Medical Societies, Medical associations,
Academia, Patient Organizations and Various Healthcare entities) and shaping
both external and internal policy around patient engagement opportunities.
This role will develop strategies and plan for cross BU Medical partnerships
towards creating a culture of innovation and scientific decision making. In
addition, the role identifies opportunities where medical scientific
partnerships are needed. The External Partnership Medical Lead will also lead
the external medical partnerships and Pfizer scientific institute strategies
in coordination with the country medical lead
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead the Saudi strategy for Pfizer Scientific Institute as applicable.
* Develop long term strategy for cross BU external stakeholder partnerships
* Collaborate closely with Medical leads and Country leadership/management for selection, activation, and cross-category synergies for health entities and academia.
* Understand needs and gaps, including data generation for Medical partnerships, based on which develop a plan along with clear metrics
* Developing an overarching medical strategy for external partnerships for Saudi and aligning it with key TA and country priorities
* Ensure alignment with Pfizer Regional Patient Advocacy teams
* Provide insights and input on best practice patient-centricity and patient engagement knowledge across each therapeutic areas and monitor environment for emerging trends
* Work with the Regional External Partnerships Lead to build long term partnerships across the region.
* Work with the regional RWE lead to build long term partnerships in order to enhance real world evidence generation and dissemination across the region.
* Collaborate in developing policy focused advocacy engagement and strategies
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in medicine or pharmacy (PharmD, PhD) required. Advanced Degree in public health/public policy, preferred.
* Must have a minimum of ‎3-‎4 years of experience in pharmaceutical in medical affairs
* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives and partnerships with external stakeholders and with cross functional colleagues in a complex matrix structure.
* Experience in managing multi-dimensional and long-term relationships with patients, community and provider organizations required.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Pharma / Patient interface and methods for incorporating patient feedback in medical strategies.
* Experience in pharmaceutical / heath care industry knowledge is required with proven experience in implementing strategic and tactical plans.
* Able to anticipate issues related to the delivery of project goals and manage risks.
* Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
* Hands-on crisis and reputation management experience.
* Strategic thinker, able to tackle complex issues and develop innovative solutions that result in winning partnerships.
* Demonstrated understanding of the business and the ability to translate business needs into strategic patient advocacy plans that advance the business unit and Company goals as well as patient advocacy groups' goals.
* Should be well organized, highly motivated, innovative and process driven with regards to problem solving and results oriented.
* Must be able to work ‎1) under pressure, ‎2) both independently and in a team environment, and ‎3) with all levels of the organization as well as patients, trade associations, government officials and advocacy groups.
* Travel necessary (domestic and international) travel required: ‎30%-‎40%

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