Senior Director Team Lead U.S. Meningococcal Marketing

Pfizer • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vaccines is the only place in Pfizer where you can contribute to patients in a way like no other – you can help prevent sickness and disease. This is at the heart of what drives us every day and brings us great #Joy. It’s an exciting time to be in US Vaccines, with one of the strongest pipelines in the industry and with multiple product launches. Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) is an uncommon, but serious illness that can lead to death within 24 hours. About 1 in 10 people infected with IMD will die. Up to 1 in 5 survivors will have long-term, devastating consequences, such as limb amputation, nerve and brain damage. Today, there are separate, complex vaccination recommendations for MenACWY and MenB. 70% of adolescents in the US have incomplete protection against IMD caused by serogroups ABCWY. Pfizer Vaccines has one of the strongest pipelines in the industry, with multiple new products poised to come to market in the next few years. With these potential vaccines on the horizon, the U.S. meningococcal portfolio will play a key role in delivering break-throughs that change patients’ lives and portfolio growth. The licensed U.S. meningococcal portfolio is currently comprised of a meningitis (men) B vaccine, TRUMENBA®. Additionally, as part of the portfolio, PENBRAYA (pentavalent) launched in 2024 providing protection for men ACWY and B to simplify the adolescent vaccine schedule. Develop uptake plans for the Meningococcal franchise in different market segments to drive market development, to establish product differentiation and to maximize commercial success. This requires, strong franchise portfolio planning, identifying underlying synergies and interdependencies in planning; including product forecasting, positioning, pricing strategy and access planning, product life cycle strategy, competitor defense, ACIP recommendation scenario planning, managing marketing collaborations. Responsibilities and leadership expectations for the US Meningococcal Lead: Establish and lead the team and US commercial strategies for Pfizer’s Meningococcal franchise (PENBRAYA and TRUMENBA). Lead the development of forecasts, plans, strategies, and operational commitments (Op Plan) and ensure delivery of all Op Plan commitments Lead the preparation of a successful evidence-based, patients first strategy to successfully differentiate and defend against competitors Ensure strong collaboration with the US sales and accounts team to ensure seamless execution of the launch strategies into customer-facing activities. Ensure strong collaboration with Prevnar Pediatrics and ABRYSVO Maternal franchise US marketing teams for effective strategic and tactical coordination by customer segment/channel to maximize our vaccines portfolio opportunities. Operate and lead within a highly matrixed environment, ensuring seamless collaboration with Vaccines Consumer and Market Shaping teams, as well as the Chief Marketing Office Lead long term strategic planning for potential/future meningococcal vaccine platform changes Build a high performing team through the ability to attract, engage, coach and develop the best talent while modeling our Values of Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy Collaborate and provide thought leadership within the team but also across the US Vaccines business on innovative models to enhance our growth opportunities Participate and contribute as an active, enterprise leader in the U.S. Pediatric Vaccines Portfolio Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of experience, 10 years with MBA, US pharmaceutical experience
• Strong familiarity with US marketing landscape including HCPs, Medical Groups / Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), Payers, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and Physician Buying Groups (PBGs)
• Previous team leadership experience required
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Financial expertise to be able to build revenue forecast scenarios and plan associated commercial model implications
• Strong project and process management skills, along with the ability to work on multiple tasks and to prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, strategic capabilities, and strong analytical and leadership skills
• Demonstrated effective decision-making
• Track-record of active contribution to create and operate in an environment that continuously embraces and encourages the implementation of innovative ideas
• Proven collaboration skills to effectively influence, guide, coach peers and other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create positive business impact
• Ability to bring strategy and analysis to a tactical, executable level; results-oriented
• 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.
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for vaccines experience
• Relevant prior launch experience a plus
• Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the team and US commercial strategies for Pfizer’s Meningococcal franchise (PENBRAYA and TRUMENBA).
• Lead the development of forecasts, plans, strategies, and operational commitments (Op Plan) and ensure delivery of all Op Plan commitments
• Lead the preparation of a successful evidence-based, patients first strategy to successfully differentiate and defend against competitors
• Ensure strong collaboration with the US sales and accounts team to ensure seamless execution of the launch strategies into customer-facing activities.
• Ensure strong collaboration with Prevnar Pediatrics and ABRYSVO Maternal franchise US marketing teams for effective strategic and tactical coordination by customer segment/channel to maximize our vaccines portfolio opportunities.
• Operate and lead within a highly matrixed environment, ensuring seamless collaboration with Vaccines Consumer and Market Shaping teams, as well as the Chief Marketing Office
• Lead long term strategic planning for potential/future meningococcal vaccine platform changes
• Build a high performing team through the ability to attract, engage, coach and develop the best talent while modeling our Values of Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy
• Collaborate and provide thought leadership within the team but also across the US Vaccines business on innovative models to enhance our growth opportunities
• Participate and contribute as an active, enterprise leader in the U.S. Pediatric Vaccines Portfolio Leadership Team.

Benefits

• In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.
• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
• Benefits offered include a 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, and 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