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Pfizer INC

Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, non-MD

6 Locations Posted today $176,600

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “PHARMACOMETRICIAN, DIRECTOR” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $170k–$170k, median $170k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “PHARMACOMETRICIAN, DIRECTOR” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $170k–$170k, median $170k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

ROLE SUMMARY Reporting to the US Medical Affairs (USMA) Hematology-Endocrine Lead, the Medical Director will provide leadership and expertise in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) contributing to the planning and execution of medical strategies, technical expertise and an in-depth understanding of medicine development and lifecycle to bear on all US Medical SCD-related activities.  The Director will be an integral member of the US Medical Affairs-Hematology-Endocrine team, leading the sickle cell disease therapeutic area which includes a compound in clinical development.   The Medical Director will support key internal and external medical initiatives such as establishing and maintaining thought leader relationships in the field of SCD, understanding and identifying clinical care gaps, and facilitate the development of customer-focused communication and resources. He/she will provide therapeutic area/product expertise in SCD and understand patients and physicians’point of view.  He/she will work closely with Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to support and execute upon the US Medical Affairs plan.   ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to): • Supports the development and execution of US medical strategies and tactics in support of the SCD portfolio. • Participate in reviewing & approving promotional and nonpromotional materials ensuring fair balance • Collaborate with cross functional constituents from Commercial, Organized Customer, Field Medical, HEOR and relevant internal stakeholders to drive US strategic direction for brand • Ability to plan and lead successful advisory boards, congress-related symposia & congress planning • Ability to contribute to Publication planning, data generation activities and other medical/scientific activities related to informing HCPs on appropriate use of Pfizer medicines • Serve as a reliable, trusted source of accurate and scientific knowledge for the data, disease state, product label and competitive data sets for clinical trials • Participate in developing and maintaining HCP engagement plans for HQ Medical Affairs • Congress support in collaboration with US and Global colleagues • Support evidence dissemination and education activities including scientific publications and scientific exchange • Support internal medical training curriculum in collaboration with the medical affairs capabilities group • Support training needs through partnership in developing materials and provide expert medical presentations and education • Support development of training modules • Partner with MI colleagues to provide expert input into Medical Letters and ensure updates as needed     BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact. • Terminal doctorate (eg. PhD, PharmD) professional degrees with 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical/medical practice, or combination of these • Knowledge and experience in SCD and Experience in Medical Affairs preferred • Relationship builder within and outside of Pfizer • Excellent presentation and communication skills • Team oriented for success • Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships • Well-organized with the ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively lead in a matrix organization • Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy and flexibility    NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel up to 25%     Other job de

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