Oncology Field Medical, Director Thoracic (non-MD)
Pfizer · United States - California - Remote · Global
Medical Affairs
Remote
physician
Demand70
Career growth65
Healthcare fit58
Remote potential50
5-year outlook
Senior field medical director roles in oncology sit near the top of medical affairs compensation bands, typically base plus bonus and long-term incentives. Headcount is limited and competitive, so growth depends on therapeutic-area depth and prior industry or field medical exposure.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
lead
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-10-23
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Eligible countries
- United States
- Profession fit
- physician
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
Worth considering only if you have strong thoracic oncology clinical or research depth plus some industry, field medical, or KOL-facing experience. It is a poor first step out of clinical practice given the director-level scope and travel.
Who should apply
Oncology clinical pharmacists (BCOP or equivalent) with tumor board and regimen-management experience; oncology nurses or advanced practice providers with lung cancer expertise; PhD or PharmD scientists with thoracic oncology research, publications, and prior MSL/field medical or medical affairs exposure.
CV angle
Lead with thoracic/lung cancer clinical depth: tumor board participation, guideline-driven regimen selection (NCCN/ESMO), trial data interpretation, and molecular biomarker familiarity. Then surface external-facing evidence — scientific presentations, publications, KOL or multidisciplinary collaborations, teaching, and any industry, MSL, or advisory board exposure — plus compliance-aware cross-functional work.
Skills to highlight
- Thoracic/lung cancer clinical expertise
- Oncology clinical data and trial interpretation
- Scientific exchange and KOL engagement
- Scientific presentations and medical education
- Cross-functional collaboration (medical, clinical development, commercial)
- Publication and advisory board support
- Regulatory and compliance awareness
Role summary
A Pfizer Oncology Field Medical Director (non-MD) role covering thoracic/lung cancer, responsible for scientific exchange with external experts, medical education, advisory board and investigator-initiated research support, and contributing to therapeutic-area medical strategy. Exact duties are not stated in the posting text.
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