Director, Global Commercial Strategy (GCS) Oncology – Portfolio Strategy
About The Position
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 patients’ lives. The Director, Global Commercial Strategy – Oncology is responsible for working with research, development, marketing and the cross-functional team to drive commercial 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 key strategic initiatives portfolio-wide. 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. This position will be a key interface to Global Marketing, R&D, Medical, Regulatory, PDA, GAV, BD, and all partner functions to facilitate execution of asset plans and support asset progression through governance stage-gates and endorsements by OSGT and enterprise governance bodies. He / She will play an important influential leadership role to foster a strong, collaborative partnership culture.
Requirements
- Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 7 years of experience; OR a PhD with 5+ years of experience
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of Oncology landscape and emerging trends
- Prior Commercial Development experience with commercial planning, decision-making and driving value of early-stage pipeline assets
- 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
- Experience interfacing/collaborating with Research, Development, Regulatory, and other functions
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Demonstrated leadership of cross functional matrix teams and developing a collaborative culture
- 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
- 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.
- Permanent work authorization in the United States.
Responsibilities
- 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 market trends, treatment trends, evolving standard of care and competitive developments globally
- Providing commercial input to the development strategies to optimally develop assets
- In close partnership with key stakeholders, drive pipeline asset and disease area strategies, commercial assessments, product concepts, target product profiles, strategic scenario planning, and asset investment decisions.
- Make appropriate strategic and investment recommendations to OSGT, PMT and Pfizer governance bodies.
- Create and update portfolio decision making tools and systems to provide state-of-the-art tools that are aligned and applied consistently across the portfolio.
Benefits
- 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
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
