Director, Oncology Scientific Communications, Therapeutic Area Lead

Pfizer • New York City, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY You will lead Oncology scientific communications strategy and execution for assigned Pfizer programs and across a tumor area—driving a single, evidence-anchored scientific voice aligned to Therapeutic Area (TA) priorities and ensuring effective tactical delivery to optimize engagement, consistency, and reach of emerging oncology data. You will also serve as an SME in one of these capabilities: TA Scientific Communications --integrated messaging; SCPs, narratives, FAQs Data Disclosure/Publications --publication planning, writing, dissemination Medical Content --scientific content across channels/audiences, including congress/digital) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and lead integrated scientific communications strategies aligned with Oncology Medical TA priorities and informed by internal and external stakeholder input. Partner with Global Product Teams and Medical franchises to support external engagement around key clinical trial data readouts. Ensure alignment of product‑level scientific communications with medical priorities through cross‑functional collaboration (e.g., Medical, Channel Excellence, Data Analytics, Clinical Development, Corp Comms, Clinical Operations, Leadership Teams). Serve as a strategic thought partner to TA Medical teams, providing scientific communications expertise and functional leadership. Manage planning, forecasting, and budgets for scientific communications deliverables, including oversight of agency and offshore partners as applicable. Collaborate with International Medical Channel Content teams to enable global asset sharing and country‑level adaptation. Maintain deep therapeutic area knowledge across inline and pipeline assets and act as a trusted scientific resource or connector to subject matter experts. Build strong cross‑functional and Medical partnerships to enable effective, channel‑specific medical communications strategies. Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Global regulations/guidance related to digital scientific communications for external HCPs. Accountable for strategic oversight of TA scientific communication activities and the overarching scientific communications objectives/strategy/narrative, ensuring alignment and excellence in delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant biopharmaceutical/biotech or agency experience (e.g., Medical Communications, Medical Affairs or Scientific Communications within Clinical Development roles).
• Experience developing strategic scientific communications and other scientific content to support scientific exchange, including the use of tools and programs to meet the needs of HCPs.
• Have a strong understanding of Medical Affairs, including medical strategies, disease areas, and objectives.
• Experience quickly building rapport and credibility with key internal and key external stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills; strong matrix leadership
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts and data into meaningful and digestible communications and foundational tools that can be utilized via multiple channels including at scientific conferences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including experience developing and presenting scientific information to varied audiences and articulate messages succinctly.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment and delivering scientific content in a compliant yet innovative manner, leveraging the latest technologies to ease the consumption of critical scientific information.
• Experience with omnichannel, including diverse content development – such as publications, plain language summaries, Congress materials, publication extenders, podcasts, and short-form articles for 3rd party digital platforms.
• Experience with scientific peer-reviewed publications.

Nice To Haves

• PhD/PharmD with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR MS with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Oncology experience
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated scientific communications strategies aligned with Oncology Medical TA priorities and informed by internal and external stakeholder input.
• Partner with Global Product Teams and Medical franchises to support external engagement around key clinical trial data readouts.
• Ensure alignment of product‑level scientific communications with medical priorities through cross‑functional collaboration (e.g., Medical, Channel Excellence, Data Analytics, Clinical Development, Corp Comms, Clinical Operations, Leadership Teams).
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to TA Medical teams, providing scientific communications expertise and functional leadership.
• Manage planning, forecasting, and budgets for scientific communications deliverables, including oversight of agency and offshore partners as applicable.
• Collaborate with International Medical Channel Content teams to enable global asset sharing and country‑level adaptation.
• Maintain deep therapeutic area knowledge across inline and pipeline assets and act as a trusted scientific resource or connector to subject matter experts.
• Build strong cross‑functional and Medical partnerships to enable effective, channel‑specific medical communications strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Global regulations/guidance related to digital scientific communications for external HCPs.
• Accountable for strategic oversight of TA scientific communication activities and the overarching scientific communications objectives/strategy/narrative, ensuring alignment and excellence in delivery

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees