Director, Oncology Strategic Initiatives

Role Summary

Director, Oncology Strategic Initiatives at Pfizer will manage the R&D portfolio, design and implement business processes that facilitate product research, development, portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management. The role combines leadership and innovative thinking to drive Pfizer's R&D growth and create an environment where innovation thrives, delivering high-quality healthcare solutions and improving patients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead/co-lead highly complex projects, creating mid-term plans that impact results.
• Leverage relationships to meet the needs of various business units, serving as an advisor to others.
• Make decisions in complex problems, identify innovative solutions, and recommend courses of action impacting business units.
• Act independently on self-initiated projects, using knowledge from others and exercising judgment in complex decisions.
• Review work for effectiveness and business impact, and evaluate the work of colleagues.
• Exercise foresight and judgment using knowledge and experience within business units.
• Lead division projects with unique complexity by developing innovative and original ideas.
• Create plans that significantly impact the division's achievements.
• Utilize intricate resource analytics to facilitate business and resource planning objectives.
• Support in solving complex problems and influence management/senior staff decisions.

Qualifications

• Required: BA/BS with at least 8 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 7 years of experience or PhD/JD with at least 5 years of experience or MD/DVM with at least 4 years of experience
• Required: Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical Research and Development and product life cycle process
• Required: Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze and communicate relevant business valuation and portfolio-related information/data to support decision-making processes
• Required: Strong influencing, networking, and team skills, including demonstrated experience of active contribution to successful projects
• Required: Ability to effectively lead global, short-term, matrixed project teams on tight timelines
• Required: Proven track record of managing complex projects and developing mid-term plans
• Required: Experience in leveraging relationships to meet the needs of various business units
• Preferred: A Master's degree with relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Preferred: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Preferred: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Preferred: Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Preferred: Experience in a leadership role within a global organization
• Preferred: Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Preferred: Experience in developing and implementing business processes in a research and development environment
• Preferred: Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity; demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Education: BA/BS with at least 8 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 7 years or PhD/JD with at least 5 years or MD/DVM with at least 4 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical R&D and product life cycle processes. A related Master's degree is preferred for the role.