Global Development Product Lead, Thoracic (Vice President)
Pfizer
6 months ago
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) and Global Development Team (GDT) for a specific asset/product
- Accountable for the 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
- Manage the R&D budget (with GPTs) at or below target; identify savings opportunities and redistribute funding across programs
- Partner with Oncology Commercial, BD & Commercial Development to evaluate US/ex-US investment opportunities and build oncology leadership
- Integrate regulatory and statistical input into clinical trial design
- Drive short- and long-term project vision/strategy and ensure alignment across global functions
- Accountable for regulatory health authority interactions
- Drive talent acquisition and performance management for program team members in conjunction with line managers
- Accountable for safety evaluations and safety decisions
- Serve as primary governance interface for OLT/OSGT
- Accountable for clinical pharmacology input to support optimal dose and schedule selection
- Incorporate external input from advisory boards and steering committees into clinical trial design
- Communicate program needs, issues, resources, and recommendations to leadership and governance committees; support internal/external presentations
- Drive team objective setting and prioritization; ensure adherence to Disease Area and overarching Oncology plan/strategy
- Drive risk management, issue identification/resolution, and contingency planning
- Create a positive team environment with transparent communications and alignment around product goals/vision
Qualifications / Required:
- MD with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, academic, and/or medical research environments
- Experience in Hematology/Oncology (required)
Qualifications / Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience across early/late-stage product development, including regulatory filings (BLA/NDA, sBLAs/sNDAs) and product launches/lifecycle management
- Experience working with corporate partners and alliance management
Skills:
- Proven ability to lead and influence data-driven strategy planning/implementation
- Proactive, strategic thinker with strong decision-making
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization and focus the team on goals
- Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills (including presentations)
- Excellent business acumen; ability to align teams to corporate strategy
- Strong staff management and mentoring; highly collaborative with strong relationship-building skills
Benefits (if applicable to role description):
- Eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan (bonus target 30% of base salary) and share-based long-term incentive program
- 401(k) with Pfizer matching contributions; additional retirement savings contribution
- Paid vacation/holidays/personal days; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs/eligibility
Application instructions:
- Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer; 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
- Accountable for the 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
- Manage the R&D budget (with GPTs) at or below target; identify savings opportunities and redistribute funding across programs
- Partner with Oncology Commercial, BD & Commercial Development to evaluate US/ex-US investment opportunities and build oncology leadership
- Integrate regulatory and statistical input into clinical trial design
- Drive short- and long-term project vision/strategy and ensure alignment across global functions
- Accountable for regulatory health authority interactions
- Drive talent acquisition and performance management for program team members in conjunction with line managers
- Accountable for safety evaluations and safety decisions
- Serve as primary governance interface for OLT/OSGT
- Accountable for clinical pharmacology input to support optimal dose and schedule selection
- Incorporate external input from advisory boards and steering committees into clinical trial design
- Communicate program needs, issues, resources, and recommendations to leadership and governance committees; support internal/external presentations
- Drive team objective setting and prioritization; ensure adherence to Disease Area and overarching Oncology plan/strategy
- Drive risk management, issue identification/resolution, and contingency planning
- Create a positive team environment with transparent communications and alignment around product goals/vision
Qualifications / Required:
- MD with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, academic, and/or medical research environments
- Experience in Hematology/Oncology (required)
Qualifications / Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience across early/late-stage product development, including regulatory filings (BLA/NDA, sBLAs/sNDAs) and product launches/lifecycle management
- Experience working with corporate partners and alliance management
Skills:
- Proven ability to lead and influence data-driven strategy planning/implementation
- Proactive, strategic thinker with strong decision-making
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization and focus the team on goals
- Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills (including presentations)
- Excellent business acumen; ability to align teams to corporate strategy
- Strong staff management and mentoring; highly collaborative with strong relationship-building skills
Benefits (if applicable to role description):
- Eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan (bonus target 30% of base salary) and share-based long-term incentive program
- 401(k) with Pfizer matching contributions; additional retirement savings contribution
- Paid vacation/holidays/personal days; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs/eligibility
Application instructions:
- Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.