US Medical Affairs Business Operations Lead – Obesity

Pfizer • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The US MA Business Operations Lead, Obesity is a key member of the US Medical Business Operations & Enablement Team. They combine organizational expertise with an understanding of US MA’s strategic priorities to ensure compliant and efficient execution of plans for the US Obesity Medical Affairs organization. The main objective is to provide robust strategic, operational, and budgetary support to the US Obesity Medical Affairs organization. This role involves leading efforts to establish/optimize/evolve the Medical team, ensuring alignment, and monitoring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. The lead will independently drive the implementation of new ways of working and manage change communications. They will serve as a key point of coordination and communication between US Medical Affairs, Global Medical Affairs, the Operational Excellence Team, and Medical Platforms. The role also includes providing strategic guidance on high-priority projects and senior management requests, representing the US Obesity Medical Affairs organization in cross-functional forums (including with commercial teams), and leading budget management and Operating Plan development. Additionally, the lead will spearhead strategic initiatives focused on equity, digital, and critical Obesity scientific initiatives. The US MA Business Operations Lead, Obesity reports to the US Medical Business Operations & Enablement Team Lead and directly supports the US Obesity Medical Lead and their Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree (e.g., masters) highly preferred.
• 8+ years with Bachelor’s degree; 7+ years with Master’s degree.
• Work in a high-paced environment.
• Strong Decision-Making skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior levels of management.
• Master at resourcefulness with ability to keep pace with a highly changing environment.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and ability to lead/strategic development.
• Excellent business judgment.
• Full knowledge and understanding of all relevant applicable SOPs.
• Proven track record for implementation of projects of strategic importance, on time and within budget.
• Ability to operate effectively in a heavily matrix organization, with experience managing global projects with team members in multiple locations.
• Influence without authority.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluent and able to influence others in spoken and written English.
• Flexibility, the ability to adapt to change, external environment, project Obesityope and direction.
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Medical Affairs is highly preferred.
• Previous people management experience preferred.
• Understanding and adherence to Project Management methodologies.
• Clinical Trial Experience preferred.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with shown flexibility and organizational awareness.
• Ability to create & oversee complex projects, including budget management & fiObesityal awareness.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions including Medical (Customer Facing and HQ), Medical Information, Corporate Communications, Digital, and Commercial.
• Must be decisive, exercise good judgment in decisions, organized and with the ability to prioritize a large workload.
• Ability to manage resources, programs and multiple projects.
• Is a role model of Pfizer’s Values of Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy.
• 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

• Provide operational support to the US Obesity Medical Lead and partner with the US Obesity Medical Affairs Leadership Team (LT) to ensure efficient functioning and drive strategic direction.
• Support effective governance processes/meetings, including US Obesity Medical Affairs LT and other medical governance committees, responsible for end-to-end fit-for-purpose governance planning/execution.
• Provide thought partnership to the US Obesity Medical Lead on key issues and topics, helping to address and coordinate resolution of requests from various stakeholders.
• Work and align with key internal stakeholders to ensure consistency.
• Support US Obesity Medical coordination efforts with Other Category Operational Excellence (including Cross-Category Operational Medical Forum).
• Lead efforts in partnership with the US Obesity Medical Leads for the development of a 3-5 year US Obesity Medical Affairs Vision, Strategy & Goals.
• Provide thought partnership on strategic & operational issues/topics.
• Lead and/or provide strategic direction for project teams on critical initiatives, defining project scope, setting strategic goals/objectives & developing project execution plans with clearly defined milestones/metrics.
• Drive change & transformations, working collaboratively with US Obesity Medical Affairs colleagues, cross-functional Category & other stakeholders as well as senior leaders to deliver actionable solutions to resolve complex challenges.
• Effectively facilitate/influence complex & strategic conversations.
• Guide the US Obesity Medical Affairs organization to provide robust operational support for ensuring compliant & efficient functioning.
• Lead the annual Operating Plan for the US Obesity Category, working closely with Medical Affairs colleagues, Global MA, Platforms, Finance, Commercial, PHI, and other stakeholders.
• Lead development of Operating Plan communication for US Obesity Medical Affairs LT.
• Lead and oversee all budgetary Obesity US operations, ensuring timely contracting and meeting all financial spend targets related to medical activities and projects.
• Lead resource forecasting and tracking to ensure spending is aligned with budget targets.
• Lead efforts for development of US Obesity Medical Affairs specific transparent budget/resource planning and allocation algorithms/models, as well as manage resource planning, allocation & staffing.
• Lead planning/coordination of offshore resources, as needed.
• Partner with the Obesity Medical Affairs LT to drive implementation of new ways of working.
• Represent in cross-functional forums including the US Obesity commercial team.
• Lead communication between Global Medical Affairs, Platforms and US Obesity Medical Affairs Organization.
• Respond to inquiries from US Obesity Medical Affairs Organization on Global Medical Affairs, platform services, new ways of working and change management efforts.
• Foster innovation by embedding digital adaptation and building strategy.

Benefits

• 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
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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