Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships

Role Summary

A Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships will join Global Commercial Access Partnership (GCAP), focusing on two areas: preparing for the launch of new global health assets with operational readiness and market introduction strategies (including the multifold RSV MDV launch), and identifying innovative partnerships in oncology and primary care to expand access in emerging markets. The role involves owning day-to-day operations for access agreements, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to advance health equity and strengthen health systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of launch plans for prioritized global health assets, including vaccines, therapeutics, and biologics.
• Drive operational readiness for new product introductions, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to support successful market entry and scale-up of new assets.
• Lead RSV MDV launch planning, including maternal vaccination pathway readiness and external partner engagement.
• Identify and pursue innovative partnerships in vaccines, oncology and primary care to increase access to Pfizer’s medicines.
• Explore novel financing mechanisms and above-country access arrangements to support sustainable healthcare delivery.
• Conduct market and partner assessments to identify opportunities for funded commercial access agreements.
• Design and implement multi-stakeholder partnerships that improve outcomes at scale.
• Own day-to-day operations related to access initiatives, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution.
• Manage contracting processes for access agreements, including negotiation, compliance, and documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for operational delivery across all assigned projects.
• Represent Pfizer in high-level engagements with governments, donors, and multilateral organizations.
• Lead negotiations and cultivate relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Oversee supply-side strategies in collaboration with internal experts, including pricing, production planning, and regulatory processes.
• Engage internal technical experts to provide support on product prioritization, demand forecasting, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in market access, commercial strategy, partnerships, global health market shaping or related roles within healthcare or similar fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently and propose innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Familiarity with contracting processes and compliance requirements for partnership agreements.
• Willingness to travel frequently and navigate multicultural environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Travel requirement up to 25% of their time