Global Development Product Lead, GU
Pfizer
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) and Global Development Team (GDT) for a specific oncology asset/product.
- Accountable for clinical development of the product/indication and execution of the clinical development plan.
- Create and deliver an integrated product strategy, driving approvals and maximizing product value via milestones and decision points.
- Provide regular updates to the Disease Area Head on program metrics, milestones, risks, and governance needs.
- Own R&D budget delivery (at/below target) and manage funding savings/re-distributions.
- Integrate regulatory and statistical input into clinical trial design; manage health authority interactions.
- Drive short- and long-term project vision/strategy and ensure alignment across global functions.
- Lead talent acquisition and performance management for core program team and sub-teams.
- Ensure safety decisions/evaluations; optimize dose and schedule with clinical pharmacology.
- Incorporate advisory board/steering committee input into trial design.
- Drive objective setting, prioritization, risk/issue management, and contingency planning; foster a trust-based team environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- MD with 10+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical/academic/medical research.
- Experience in early/late-stage product development, including regulatory filings (BLA/NDA; sBLAs/sNDAs) and product launches/lifecycle management (preferred).
- Oncology experience required.
- Proven ability to lead data-driven strategy; strong decision-making.
- Experience with corporate partners/alliance management.
- Ability to operate in a matrix organization; strong cross-functional leadership, communication, presentation, and mentoring.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Base salary: $295,900–$493,100; bonus target 30%; eligible for long-term incentive.
- Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical/dental/vision coverage.
- Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) and Global Development Team (GDT) for a specific oncology asset/product.
- Accountable for clinical development of the product/indication and execution of the clinical development plan.
- Create and deliver an integrated product strategy, driving approvals and maximizing product value via milestones and decision points.
- Provide regular updates to the Disease Area Head on program metrics, milestones, risks, and governance needs.
- Own R&D budget delivery (at/below target) and manage funding savings/re-distributions.
- Integrate regulatory and statistical input into clinical trial design; manage health authority interactions.
- Drive short- and long-term project vision/strategy and ensure alignment across global functions.
- Lead talent acquisition and performance management for core program team and sub-teams.
- Ensure safety decisions/evaluations; optimize dose and schedule with clinical pharmacology.
- Incorporate advisory board/steering committee input into trial design.
- Drive objective setting, prioritization, risk/issue management, and contingency planning; foster a trust-based team environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- MD with 10+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical/academic/medical research.
- Experience in early/late-stage product development, including regulatory filings (BLA/NDA; sBLAs/sNDAs) and product launches/lifecycle management (preferred).
- Oncology experience required.
- Proven ability to lead data-driven strategy; strong decision-making.
- Experience with corporate partners/alliance management.
- Ability to operate in a matrix organization; strong cross-functional leadership, communication, presentation, and mentoring.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Base salary: $295,900–$493,100; bonus target 30%; eligible for long-term incentive.
- Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical/dental/vision coverage.