Field Medical Affairs Scientist, level I or II, Vaccines & Antivirals

Pfizer

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Full time
Montreal, Quebec
September 10, 2025
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At Pfizer, we redefine the limits of scientific discovery every day, applying over 175 years of life-changing innovations to build a brighter and better future. We’ve achieved goals that felt unachievable just years ago—and now we’re asking, “what’s next?”. We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

Colleagues in the Chief Medical Affairs Office aspire to be the most trusted and innovative medical partners, to shape the future of healthcare for patients. Our purpose is to shape the end-to-end life cycle of our medicines with clinical insights that uncover, anticipate and address population and patient health needs. We are scientific and clinical professionals working with partners across many sectors to generate evidence and provide quality medical expertise to HCPs and other decision makers and address patients’ unmet needs.

Your contributions to the Pfizer team:

The colleague(s) will provide field based medical/scientific expertise to internal and external stakeholders in Vaccines & Antivirals through communication of key regional insights; actively shape the medical and cross functional colleague strategic plans; drive the development and execution of a regional medical plan; and foster peer-to-peer relationships with key healthcare providers and researchers.

Are you up to the challenge?

Through close collaboration with regional and head-office cross-functional colleagues, field medical colleague(s) will execute regional medical tactics with scientific excellence, medical professionalism, and business acumen by identifying and managing research, educational and partnership opportunities with external stakeholders. Field medical colleagues engage in non-promotional interactions to provide information that is accurate, balanced, fair, not misleading and supported by relevant scientific data, including safety data. As the subject matter expert, field medical colleague(s) will provide product and therapeutic area medical expertise to healthcare providers and researchers through scientific exchange. In addition, colleagues will identify, champion and leverage research opportunities that help to establish Pfizer Canada as a medical and research leader.  

All activities will be conducted in compliance with Pfizer Policies and Procedures, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Ethical Practices (IMC Code), and local regulatory requirements; acts ethically and maintains Pfizer’s corporate integrity; adheres to and champions Medical Professionalism standards.

What we think you will need to be successful in this role:

  • MD, Ph.D, or Pharm.D or equivalent doctoral degree in Health Sciences.
  • Experience in medical affairs, clinical and/or health services research (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry).
  • Vaccines & Antivirals experience is an asset.
  • Solid business acumen including understanding of the Canadian health care systems, patient management; and provincial and national pharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong analytical skills: ability to critically evaluate clinical studies, whether a protocol or a publication.
  • Proven strategic thinking skills and ability to interpret and implement strategic direction.
  • Performance driven entrepreneur with a customer-oriented mindset, excellent interpersonal skills and effective cross-functional team player.
  • Inclusive in supporting the group, while also respecting conversation anddebate.
  • Change agile, with an innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deal effectively with deadlines.
  • Ability to adjust to evolving different therapeutic areas and portfolios.
  • Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy, and flexibility.
  • Self-learner, ability to work under autonomous conditions.
  • Impactful presenter, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Customer facing role with non-standard work schedule including up to 50% travel and a hybrid work setting (virtual and in person) for internal and external interactions.
  • Bilingualism (French, English)

The annual base salary for the Level I ranges from 92,100.00 to 153,500.00 CAD.
The annual base salary for the Level II level ranges from 113,250.00 to 188,750.00 CAD

The salary range provided applies to Canada only and does not apply to any other locations outside of Canada.

Note: Grade level will be determined upon hire and will be based on relevant and/or industry experience.

At Pfizer, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Chez Pfizer, nous accueillons la diversité et l'inclusion pour stimuler l'innovation et la croissance. Nous sommes déterminés à créer des équipes inclusives et un milieu de travail équitable pour que nos employés puissent exprimer leur vraie personnalité au travail.

Nous nous efforçons également d'offrir une expérience de candidature accessible à nos employés potentiels ayant des habiletés différentes. N'hésitez pas à nous faire savoir si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation au cours du processus de recrutement.