Global Development Product Lead, Thoracic (Vice President)
Pfizer
6 months ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) and Global Development Team (GDT) for a specific asset/product (GDPL may delegate leadership of GDT as appropriate).
- Accountable for clinical development of the product/indication.
- Oversee creation and execution of the clinical development plan from the GDT.
- Create and deliver an integrated product strategy through milestones and decision points to drive approvals and maximize product value.
- Provide regular updates to the Disease Area Head (DAH) on program metrics, milestones, and risks.
- Work with GPTs to deliver the R&D budget at or below target; manage savings and funding redistributions across programs.
- Partner with Oncology Commercial, BD & Commercial Development to evaluate US/ex-US investment opportunities.
- Integrate regulatory and statistical input into clinical trial design.
- Drive short- and long-term project vision and strategy; ensure alignment across global functions and reflect strategy in execution.
- Lead health authority interactions (with regulatory).
- Drive talent acquisition and performance management for team members/sub-teams in conjunction with line managers.
- Accountable with Safety for clinical evaluations and safety decisions.
- Serve as the primary governance interface for OLT/OSGT.
- Ensure optimal dose and schedule selection (clinical pharmacology).
- Incorporate external input from advisory boards and steering committees into trial design.
- Communicate effectively with leadership/governance committees; support internal and external presentations.
- Drive team objective setting, prioritization, and adherence to Disease Area and overarching Oncology plan/strategy.
- Drive risk management, issue identification/resolution, and contingency planning.
- Create a positive team environment with trust, transparent communication, and constructive challenge.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- MD with 10+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, academic, and/or medical research environments.
- Experience in hematology/oncology (required).
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience in early and late-stage product development, including regulatory filings (BLA/NDA, sBLAs/sNDAs) and product launches/life cycle management.
- Experience working with corporate partners and alliance management.
Skills / Experience:
- Proven ability to lead and influence data-driven strategy planning and implementation.
- Proactive, strategic thinker with strong decision-making.
- Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills (including presentations) with influence at all levels.
- Excellent business acumen; ability to align teams to corporate strategy.
- Strong staff management and mentoring experience.
- Highly collaborative with strong relationship-building skills.
Benefits (if applicable):
- Eligible for Global Performance Plan bonus target of 30% of base salary and participation in share-based long-term incentive program.
- 401(k) with matching contributions; additional retirement savings contribution.
- Paid vacation/holidays/personal days; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
Application instructions / requirements:
- Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S.
- U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.
- Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) and Global Development Team (GDT) for a specific asset/product (GDPL may delegate leadership of GDT as appropriate).
- Accountable for clinical development of the product/indication.
- Oversee creation and execution of the clinical development plan from the GDT.
- Create and deliver an integrated product strategy through milestones and decision points to drive approvals and maximize product value.
- Provide regular updates to the Disease Area Head (DAH) on program metrics, milestones, and risks.
- Work with GPTs to deliver the R&D budget at or below target; manage savings and funding redistributions across programs.
- Partner with Oncology Commercial, BD & Commercial Development to evaluate US/ex-US investment opportunities.
- Integrate regulatory and statistical input into clinical trial design.
- Drive short- and long-term project vision and strategy; ensure alignment across global functions and reflect strategy in execution.
- Lead health authority interactions (with regulatory).
- Drive talent acquisition and performance management for team members/sub-teams in conjunction with line managers.
- Accountable with Safety for clinical evaluations and safety decisions.
- Serve as the primary governance interface for OLT/OSGT.
- Ensure optimal dose and schedule selection (clinical pharmacology).
- Incorporate external input from advisory boards and steering committees into trial design.
- Communicate effectively with leadership/governance committees; support internal and external presentations.
- Drive team objective setting, prioritization, and adherence to Disease Area and overarching Oncology plan/strategy.
- Drive risk management, issue identification/resolution, and contingency planning.
- Create a positive team environment with trust, transparent communication, and constructive challenge.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- MD with 10+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, academic, and/or medical research environments.
- Experience in hematology/oncology (required).
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience in early and late-stage product development, including regulatory filings (BLA/NDA, sBLAs/sNDAs) and product launches/life cycle management.
- Experience working with corporate partners and alliance management.
Skills / Experience:
- Proven ability to lead and influence data-driven strategy planning and implementation.
- Proactive, strategic thinker with strong decision-making.
- Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills (including presentations) with influence at all levels.
- Excellent business acumen; ability to align teams to corporate strategy.
- Strong staff management and mentoring experience.
- Highly collaborative with strong relationship-building skills.
Benefits (if applicable):
- Eligible for Global Performance Plan bonus target of 30% of base salary and participation in share-based long-term incentive program.
- 401(k) with matching contributions; additional retirement savings contribution.
- Paid vacation/holidays/personal days; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
Application instructions / requirements:
- Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S.
- U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.