Manager, Oncology Operations

Pfizer • San Diego, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Oncology Operations partners with the Oncology Business Operations Lead to deliver on commitments and support day-to-day business operations. This role manages multiple priorities, facilitates decision-making processes, and ensures effective information flow to meet deadlines and obligations. The Manager contributes to key Oncology initiatives and communications, providing consultancy and operational support. They execute end-to-end management of select projects related to Oncology Business Operations responsibilities and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree required
• 4+ years of experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry – familiarity with R&D preferred
• Experienced in managing day-to-day planning, project management and operational activities
• Experienced in creating communications and interactions with senior executive stakeholders
• Experienced in managing multiple, competing tasks simultaneously; executing complex strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, across multiple lines; ability to manage a cross functional team of colleagues
• Demonstrated understanding of systems, structures, and implementing efficient processes
• Demonstrate expert collaboration and communication skills, sharing knowledge, influencing best practices, and coordinating workflow in a team environment.
• Resourceful, proactive, and able to anticipate needs and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong project and event management skills with attention to detail
• High energy, sense of urgency, creativity, and decisiveness
• Sound judgment in handling confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with professionalism at all levels
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot, Viva Engage Models
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Oncology Business Operations Lead to support organizational priorities, annual planning, portfolio reviews, business reviews, and leadership team objectives.
• Oversee operational processes, including budget planning, purchase orders, resource tracking, compliance activities, and organizational management systems.
• Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, repositories, templates, and knowledge management processes that support organizational effectiveness and informed decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements, digital solutions, and AI-enabled automation opportunities that enhance productivity, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, onboarding, leadership visibility, and the overall colleague experience, including town halls, all-hands meetings, offsites, and other organizational events.
• Design and execute communication strategies and leadership messaging that drive transparency, engagement, and alignment across the Oncology organization.
• Develop executive agendas, briefing materials, presentations, communications, and action-tracking processes that enable effective decision-making and leadership alignment.
• Partner with site leaders, administrative professionals, and cross-functional teams to advance strategic priorities and co-lead high-impact operational initiatives.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen collaboration, communication, and effectiveness across leadership teams and key stakeholder groups.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree