Director, Oncology Strategic Initiatives
Pfizer
9 hours ago
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
United States
Marketing
Role Responsibilities:
- Own an Oncology portfolio of strategic initiatives; define objectives, success metrics, interdependencies, and milestones.
- Lead cross-functional workstreams with clear charters and operating cadence.
- Structure complex problems, develop scenarios, and facilitate executive decision-making.
- Set governance/business rhythm (e.g., steering committees, decision reviews, initiative KPIs) for transparency and timely escalations.
- Create execution roadmaps, remove blockers, and coordinate with functional owners and/or external partners.
- Drive change management and communications; build buy-in and adoption.
- Influence without authority through trusted relationships aligned to shared outcomes.
- Synthesize cross-program data and recommend course corrections.
- Codify and scale best practices; continuously improve initiative management methods/tools.
- Uphold compliance and quality standards across initiative activities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA/MS/PharmD/PhD) a plus.
- 10+ years in strategy execution, program/portfolio management, or operations in biopharma/healthcare.
- Ability to influence without direct authority across senior and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated effectiveness under ambiguity; structured problem-solving and executive communication.
- Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from discovery through execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Consulting experience (e.g., MBB) focused on biopharma/oncology strategy or transformation.
- Direct Oncology experience (e.g., Clinical Development, Medical, Commercial, Regulatory).
- Experience assessing/leading AI initiatives in life sciences.
- Knowledge of the Chinese biotech ecosystem.
- Ability to scale pilot projects into broader solutions.
Travel:
- Up to 20% business travel.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Base salary: $176,600–$294,300; bonus target 20% of base; eligible for long-term incentive.
- 401(k) with matching + additional retirement contribution; paid vacation/holidays/personal days; caregiver/parental and medical leave; medical/dental/vision.
Application Instructions:
- For accessibility support, email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com.
- Own an Oncology portfolio of strategic initiatives; define objectives, success metrics, interdependencies, and milestones.
- Lead cross-functional workstreams with clear charters and operating cadence.
- Structure complex problems, develop scenarios, and facilitate executive decision-making.
- Set governance/business rhythm (e.g., steering committees, decision reviews, initiative KPIs) for transparency and timely escalations.
- Create execution roadmaps, remove blockers, and coordinate with functional owners and/or external partners.
- Drive change management and communications; build buy-in and adoption.
- Influence without authority through trusted relationships aligned to shared outcomes.
- Synthesize cross-program data and recommend course corrections.
- Codify and scale best practices; continuously improve initiative management methods/tools.
- Uphold compliance and quality standards across initiative activities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA/MS/PharmD/PhD) a plus.
- 10+ years in strategy execution, program/portfolio management, or operations in biopharma/healthcare.
- Ability to influence without direct authority across senior and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated effectiveness under ambiguity; structured problem-solving and executive communication.
- Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from discovery through execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Consulting experience (e.g., MBB) focused on biopharma/oncology strategy or transformation.
- Direct Oncology experience (e.g., Clinical Development, Medical, Commercial, Regulatory).
- Experience assessing/leading AI initiatives in life sciences.
- Knowledge of the Chinese biotech ecosystem.
- Ability to scale pilot projects into broader solutions.
Travel:
- Up to 20% business travel.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Base salary: $176,600–$294,300; bonus target 20% of base; eligible for long-term incentive.
- 401(k) with matching + additional retirement contribution; paid vacation/holidays/personal days; caregiver/parental and medical leave; medical/dental/vision.
Application Instructions:
- For accessibility support, email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com.