Director, US Obesity – Pre-Launch

Pfizer • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Director, US Obesity – Pre-Launch will support development and execution of the US pre-launch commercial and marketing strategy for Pfizer’s obesity portfolio. This role focuses on asset-level execution, translating early insights into actionable marketing plans, and ensuring alignment with cross-functional partners and global guidance. As assets progress through late‑stage development, this role will play a key part in supporting the translation of clinical data, competitive signals, and market insights into clear US commercial implications, product positioning, and early go‑to‑market readiness plans. The focus is on executional excellence and disciplined strategic thinking—connecting evidence, insights, and customer needs into actionable recommendations that support launch planning. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, the Director must navigate ambiguity, collaborate effectively across cross‑functional partners, and balance early brand‑building needs with near‑term launch milestones. This role is essential in ensuring that US launch plans are well‑aligned, insight‑driven, and designed to position Pfizer’s obesity assets for commercial impact in the US market.

Requirements

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical marketing, brand strategy, or commercial roles.
• Experience supporting pre-launch or launch activities.
• Strong understanding of clinical, access, and commercial intersections.
• Ability to synthesize insights into actionable strategy.
• Experience operating in matrixed environments.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree

Responsibilities

• Support development of US pre-launch marketing and brand strategy.
• Support customer segmentation and targeting strategy.
• Integrate market research and CI into refined marketing implications.
• Support foundational US obesity brand strategy and core frameworks.
• Translate strategy into clear pre-launch marketing readiness plans.
• Support execution planning for HCP & consumer messaging and channels.
• Partner with Sales, Medical, and Commercial Operations on go-to-market.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to ensure launch readiness.
• Share critical insights at governance forums.

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary
• 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