Director, Commercial Strategy & Innovation (CSI) Oncology – Portfolio Strategy

ROLE SUMMARY

Oncology is an exciting and dynamic area and a key priority for Pfizer.  This role has the potential to help set the future vision for Pfizer’s Oncology portfolio and to help make a significant difference in patient’s lives.

The Director, Commercial Strategy & Innovation (CSI) Oncology – Portfolio Strategy is responsible for working with research, development, biopharma and the cross functional team to drive decision-making for the early-stage, late-stage and business development opportunities in the Oncology pipeline. This role will be responsible for long term vision, commercial assessment, and investment case development for a range of early / late-stage assets, life cycle options and technology platforms.  In addition, the role will also be responsible for leading / supporting portfolio wide and key strategic initiatives.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate must be a self-starter who is able to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and support the team through key strategic decisions for Pfizer’s oncology portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• This position will be a key interface to BioPharma, WRD, GPD, Medical, PDA, PHI, BD, Regulatory and all partner functions on new asset ideas, holistic asset strategy, facilitate execution of asset plans and support asset progression through governance stage-gates and endorsements by TRIAD and enterprise governance bodies. He / She will play an important influential leadership role to foster a strong, collaborative partnership culture.
• Lead commercial / strategic assessments and drive commercial planning to support development of asset / technology platform business cases including:
  • Evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive view of the dynamic competitive landscape at the asset / MOA / tumor / oncology level
  • Leading comprehensive analysis of the market trends, pricing / access landscape; treatment trends across regions; evolving standard of care and competitive developments
  • Providing commercial input to the development strategies to optimally develop oncology assets
• In close partnership with key stakeholders, he / she will drive pipeline asset and disease area strategies, commercial assessments, develop product concepts, target product profiles, assess and recommend asset investment decisions incorporating competitive intelligence
  • Address strategic development questions and issues that directly impact asset teams
  • Gather insights and advice that will directly impact clinical strategies (such as clinical trial design, target indications and patient segments, endpoints, recruitment, etc.)
  • Provide an early read and insights on external and competitive activities with the ability to impact team strategies and decisions rapidly
• Make appropriate strategic and investment recommendations to TRIAD, PMT and Pfizer governance bodies.
• Creating and updating portfolio decision making tools and systems to provide state of the art tools that are aligned and applied consistently across the portfolio.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in commercial development, marketing, new product launch or strategy in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology companies.
• Experience in Strategy Consulting and/or Commercial organizations is preferred.
• BA/BS required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of Oncology landscape and emerging trends highly preferred
• Prior Commercial Development experience with commercial planning, decision-making and driving value of early stage pipeline assets highly preferred
• Experience progressing assets through stage-gates (POC, DP3 etc) and presenting asset business cases to senior management
• Hands-on experience leading financial valuation, forecasting, business proposal and/or other related projects required
• Experience interfacing/collaborating with Research, Development, Regulatory, PHI and other functions required
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Demonstrated leadership of cross functional matrix teams and developing a collaborative culture highly preferred
• A high sense of urgency with a focus on driving decisions in the face of incomplete and imperfect information
• Experience in long term strategic plan development and execution
• Experience with Global product launches and developing pre-launch positioning and strategies
• Advanced degree preferred

  
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.
Work Location Assignment: Flexible
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $156,900.00 to $251,400.00. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Salary range does not apply to the Tampa, FL location.

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

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.  As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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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.

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