Director, Pipeline Strategic Planning

Full Time • Cambridge, MA, United States of America

161,600 - 269,400 (Yearly) Added 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Summary

LOCATION

On premise, hybrid

QUALIFICATIONS

BS/BA with 10 years, MS/MBA with 9 years, or PhD/JD with 7 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry focusing on strategy, business development, or commercial development. Experience in global markets, such as the EU or Japan, is highly desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead enterprise-wide category strategy initiatives, implement best practices in Commercial Development, evaluate R&D white space opportunities, provide commercialization input for Digital Health and AI, assess potential adjacencies, and support Business Development deal assessments.

INDUSTRY

Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Key contributor in cross-category strategic initiatives and assessments, drawing insights for drug development and aligning with various stakeholders to enhance Pfizer's enterprise portfolio strategy.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Pipeline Strategic Planning team lead, this individual is a key contributor to cross-category strategic initiatives and white space opportunity assessments, as well as emerging R&D platforms. This position within the Pipeline Strategic Planning team represents Pfizer from a holistic commercial pipeline planning perspective to provide insight and input into drug development and business development processes as we strive to deliver breakthroughs to patients. This includes representing Commercial Strategy and Innovation (CSI) interests related to key cross-functional initiatives. This individual partners with cross-functional leaders spanning R&D, Business Development, Regulatory, Global Access and Value, Medical, and Commercial, as appropriate.

This individual is responsible for leading cross-category strategic initiatives and white space opportunity assessment workstreams and will play an active role in refining and advancing Pfizer's enterprise portfolio strategy both within CSI and with cross-functional partners.

This individual is dynamic, experienced and has a strong track record of strategy, commercial development, business development, market analysis, data management, commercial opportunity assessments, and influencing across a variety of settings and topics in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. The individual must have a proven ability to effectively manage complex and ambiguous projects, influence stakeholders without authority, effectively network across the organization, and communicate with senior leaders all within a fast-moving, challenging and dynamic environment.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

Lead workstreams associated with enterprise-wide category strategy and related projects

Consolidate and implement Commercial Development best practices and lessons learned

Define and apply consistent Commercial Development standards across product lifecycle and BD assessments

Evaluate and assess TA’s / R&D white space opportunities (e.g., those without clear TA alignment)

Lead systematic synchronization with R&D, Business Development, Ventures, and Ignite

Provide commercial input into Digital Health, Medicine, & AI work

Regularly assess potential adjacencies (e.g., digital companions, digital therapeutics)

Deliver Commercial Development leadership support

Forge strong working relationships with cross-functional leadership

Support assessment, evaluation, and integration of Business Development deals

Lead by example, respecting Pfizer core values

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/BA with 10 years of experience, MS/MBA with 9 years of experience or PhD/JD with 7 years of experience working in the biopharmaceutical industry in strategy, business development, commercial development or marketing and sales roles with increasing responsibilities, complexity and accountabilities; experience working in global markets such the European Union, Japan or other major markets is highly desirable

Demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Integrative decision-making considering alternatives and trade-offs based on logical assumptions, available resources, constraints and organizational values

Strong strategic thinking using knowledge of economic, financial, market and industry trends to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics

Technical expertise in end-to-end lifecycle management of a brand, launch planning and execution, and disease area assessment; support of R&D through the drug development process; and evaluation of business development and pipeline opportunities

Expertise in the field of biopharmaceuticals with a solid understanding of diseases, epidemiology, humanistic and cultural dynamics in the field, and the underlying science underpinning the various approaches toward treatment and prevention of disease

Effectively communicates with and influences others and seen as a thought partner in the organization and is able to use effective persuasion to gain acceptance of ideas
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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Location Assignment: On premise, hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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