Director, Affordability Strategy

Pfizer • Lake Forest, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This posting covers multiple available positions (Specialty Care and Oncology). Product and/or TA responsibility will be determined through the selection process. ROLE SUMMARY The Director Affordability Strategy will be on a team dedicated to patient affordability solutions within Pfizer’s [Specialty Care / Oncology] Business Unit, identifying and applying best practices, strategic alignment with brand teams, analytics & monitoring of affordability programs, and vendor management. These programs are critical to the organization and most importantly, our patients. They ensure patients are initiated on prescribed treatment, as quickly as possible, while balancing GTN impact, brand performance, organizational goals and objectives. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES This is a critical role, responsible for shaping the future of Pfizer’s affordability programs for [Specialty Care / Oncology], as well as, oversight of program operational compliance. This individual will: Support the continued evolution of access and affordability strategies across Pfizer, planning for market trends that impact patients (e.g., accumulators/ maximizers) Assess and develop patient affordability programs (e.g., copay, coupon, bridge, eVoucher, Prior Authorization support) for brands within our [Specialty Care / Oncology] Business Unit Facilitate [Specialty Care / Oncology] copay program P&L through strong partnership with Finance and Business Unit partners Work cross-functionally to provide input on Gross-To-Net (GTN) strategy Collaborate within the patient support organization to successfully pull-through [Specialty Care / Oncology] access and affordability programs Partner with PPS Patient Solution Insights and Analytics on analytics initiatives, to ensure consistent program performance measurement and insights Partner with Digital to develop data management processes and platforms to support better understanding of affordability / copay data Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure programs are compliant and evolve as needed based on new laws / regulations Facilitate vendor relationships for [Specialty Care / Oncology] to successfully execute copay program operations, and auxiliary tactics to ensure program success

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, etc.) preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in affordability program strategy / design / analytics, patient services, pharmaceutical GTN finance, or related area required
• Experience managing affordability / copay vendors to optimize programs
• Demonstrated success in a highly fast-paced setting
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills, with cross-functional teams of diverse colleagues
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and prior experience in presenting to leadership
• Ability to receive direction from senior colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact
• Commitment to receiving development and coaching from leadership

Responsibilities

• Support the continued evolution of access and affordability strategies across Pfizer, planning for market trends that impact patients (e.g., accumulators/ maximizers)
• Assess and develop patient affordability programs (e.g., copay, coupon, bridge, eVoucher, Prior Authorization support) for brands within our [Specialty Care / Oncology] Business Unit
• Facilitate [Specialty Care / Oncology] copay program P&L through strong partnership with Finance and Business Unit partners
• Work cross-functionally to provide input on Gross-To-Net (GTN) strategy
• Collaborate within the patient support organization to successfully pull-through [Specialty Care / Oncology] access and affordability programs
• Partner with PPS Patient Solution Insights and Analytics on analytics initiatives, to ensure consistent program performance measurement and insights
• Partner with Digital to develop data management processes and platforms to support better understanding of affordability / copay data
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure programs are compliant and evolve as needed based on new laws / regulations
• Facilitate vendor relationships for [Specialty Care / Oncology] to successfully execute copay program operations, and auxiliary tactics to ensure program success

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: Director