Director, Portfolio Planning & Digital Strategy

Pfizer • Saint Louis, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Pfizer Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Critical to this mission is the work done within BTxPS, where we take promising new compounds from the discovery labs and transform them into new best-in-class medicines for patients around the world. As a Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci) Project Manager you will provide project management, integrated planning, and resource forecasting to BTxPS development teams. You will work at the intersection of Business (e.g., creating/managing project budgets, approving inputs and updates to finance) and Science (e.g., interacting with scientists and technical lines across PharmSci) to enable the successful delivery of your projects. You will gain experience working across multiple therapeutic areas (Oncology, Inflammation and Immunology, and Internal Medicine) and support programs across all phases of development (pre-clinical, Phase 1 to 3 clinical, and through commercialization). In addition, you will leverage your interests and skills in data analytics, digital tools/systems, and AI technologies to embed AI into our work. You will be responsible for leading and shaping our technology solutions for the future.

Requirements

• B.S. with 10+ years of experience or M.S./MBA degree with 8+ years of experience in scientific or engineering discipline.
• Ability to establish, develop and lead strong working relationships within a matrix organization and team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to tell a story.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with ability to convert large and complex datasets into charts, graphs, and slides, with explanation / insights clearly articulated.
• Experience with data reporting and visualization tools and platforms, such as Business Objects, Spotfire, Tableau, and/or PowerBI.
• Knowledge and experience building new solutions using contemporary AI platforms and tools (e.g. configuring Snowflake semantic layers for AI/LLM queries).
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external digital/technical teams to deliver new solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work products and communications.
• Able to work under tight timelines, multi-task, and prioritize one's work to meet key deadlines.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Direct work experience in Pharmaceutical Development / CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) within a large pharmaceutical company, small biotech, or CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization).
• Experience as business system owner for a custom application and management of system releases working with digital/technical teams.
• Experience working within an enterprise project management tool/system (Planisware or equivalent).
• 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

• Manage a team of 4-6 Project Managers
• Build out team capabilities for digital/AI implementation across BPS
• As a member of the PharmSci Project Team, the Project Manager works with the PharmSci Team Lead (technical project lead) and full cross-functional team to deliver program outcomes within the forecasted timeline and budget.
• Participates in project team meetings and seeks input from team members from PharmSci Science & Technology lines (e.g., Drug Product Design, Analytical R&D, Chemical R&D) to ensure accurate internal (FTE) and external forecasts.
• Partner with Finance to support quarterly forecast updates and annual operating plan / budget build; track purchase orders and accruals to maintain forecast accuracy for assigned programs.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality project plans and proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement to the plan and forecast.
• Propose, lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive the Digital Strategy for BPS in support of our portfolio and projects.
• Enterprise digital strategy and enablement beyond BTxPS (e.g., P&TS, PSSM, PGS etc)
• PoC for Digital TT team
• Build and design AI-enabled capabilities (tools, systems, and workflows) to drive productivity, automation, real-time access to data.
• Serve as Business System Owner for custom portfolio systems, including oversight for system maintenance, user interface design, back-end data structures, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager