Derm Franchise Health Equity Lead

Pfizer • New York City, NY

15d

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join Pfizer’s Inflammation and Immunology (I&I) Business Unit on the dermatology franchise - an agile, innovative, groundbreaking team. Within I&I, Medical Dermatology has an industry leading pipeline and is poised for continued growth and success. The Dermatology team is responsible for two of our 25 by 2025 launches, LITFULO and CIBINQO. LITFULO, one of Pfizer’s 25 by 25 launches, is a JAK3/TEC molecule that received approval in June 2023 and is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for severe alopecia areata (AA) in adolescents (ages 12-17) and adults. Currently, there are three FDA-approved medicines for AA in adults, so LITFULO delivers on a critical unmet need for people suffering with the severe AA. CIBINQO is an oral JAK inhibitor for moderate to severe Atopic Dermatitis that received FDA breakthrough designation and was approved in the US in mid-January 2022. While skin diseases occur in all racial and ethnic groups, people of color may be disproportionately affected by certain skin conditions in terms of disease prevalence, severity, and how diseases present clinically. Our vision is to create a world in which people of all skin tones with different skin types who are burdened by the physical, emotional, and mental symptoms of dermatologic diseases feel seen heard and cared for. The dermatology franchise has made significant investment in health equity initiatives, particularly through its “Every Color is Primary” (ECIP) platform and collaborations with organizations such as the Skin of Color Society. The Dermatology Franchise Health Equity Lead will be responsible for shaping and executing the US and Global health equity strategy across Pfizer’s Dermatology portfolio , ensuring that every patient and healthcare professional has equitable access to education, resources, and our innovative therapies. This role will serve as the enterprise champion for embedding equity into commercial strategy, omnichannel engagement, clinical trial reach, community partnerships, and thought leadership. The leader will drive measurable impact while modeling Pfizer’s values of Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, passion for health equity, and agility in a highly dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. The selected individual will report to the VP of Dermatology Marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of US pharmaceutical commercial experience (sales, account management, marketing), including at least 5 years in marketing leadership.
• Deep understanding of the US healthcare system, health disparities, and evolving access landscape.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and executing strategies that advance business performance while addressing inequities.
• Proven ability to extract actionable insights from customers and stakeholders and translate them into meaningful in-market impact.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills; fluency in business planning, performance measurement, and scenario planning.
• Extensive experience partnering with external agencies, medical societies, advocacy organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• Exceptional influence, negotiation, and communication skills, with a proven ability to mobilize internal and external partners.
• Recognized success in leading initiatives that meet or exceed organizational performance targets.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and engage team members to achieve their highest potential.
• Confidence presenting strategies and business cases to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and accountability with a passion for advancing equity in healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• People leadership experience with proven ability to lead through change and motivate diverse teams.
• MBA or advanced degree in business, public health, or health policy.
• Experience in Specialty Care therapeutic areas.
• Direct experience creating and implementing health equity strategies in pharma or healthcare settings.
• Recognized participation in equity-focused professional organizations or industry thought leadership initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Health Equity Strategy & Vision Define and execute the US and Global health equity strategy, vision, and business objectives for the Dermatology franchise, including anticipated indication expansion (e.g., vitiligo).
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics that measure health equity impact and align with brand and portfolio objectives.
• Design and lead an omnichannel health equity strategy (social, digital, CRM, video, KOL, congress) for both branded and unbranded HCP and patient education.
• Partner with global and US medical teams to ensure HCP and patient voices inform all strategies; track diversity in clinical trial design, reach, and participation.
• Oversee the strategic evolution of ECIP and digital equity platforms, ensuring measurable ROI and continuous optimization.
• Health Equity Activation & ROI Build and lead a Health Equity Activation team (1–2 direct reports, including fellows, interns, or secondees), fostering professional development, coaching, and a culture of excellence and joy.
• Collaborate closely with brand marketing, sales leadership, scientific and medical affairs, and AI/innovation partners to activate health equity strategies across channels.
• Drive performance measurement and ROI analysis for health equity initiatives; proactively address performance gaps with agile solutions.
• Manage agency and vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality execution, fiscal responsibility, and maximum impact from health equity budgets.
• Translate market insights and disparities data into impactful educational resources for HCPs and patients; guide the development of equity-focused sales tools and key account deliverables.
• Strategic Engagement & Leadership Establish and lead strategic partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs), regional and national advocacy groups, and professional societies to expand dermatology health equity reach.
• Lead Pfizer’s Health Equity Advisory Boards and Steering Committees, ensuring diverse perspectives shape strategy and execution.
• Represent Pfizer Dermatology at major industry conferences, congresses, and equity forums, strengthening the company’s reputation as a thought leader in equitable healthcare.
• Serve as an active member of the Dermatology Franchise leadership team, contributing to broader strategic imperatives and organizational culture.
• Champion a high-performance, inclusive team environment, embodying Pfizer’s values and embedding equity as a non-negotiable standard in commercial decision-making.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees