Sr. Director, US Team Lead Sigvotatug Vedotin

Role Summary

Sr. Director, US Team Lead Sigvotatug Vedotin leads the US launch of Sigvotatug Vedotin within Pfizer Oncology’s Precision Medicine/Thoracic Franchise. This US-based role requires extensive commercial marketing leadership to develop and execute an integrated, insight-driven go-to-market strategy that improves patient outcomes and grows the franchise. The role will build and mentor a high-performing US marketing team and collaborate with Global Marketing, Medical, Market Access, and the broader US portfolio team to drive pre-launch readiness and successful market entry for this investigational ADC in NSCLC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to a team of director and senior manager-level marketers, cultivating a high-performance culture and unlocking the full potential of the brand.
• Take comprehensive responsibility for all U.S. pre-launch and launch initiatives for Sigvotatug Vedotin, ensuring thorough preparation and seamless execution.
• Shape and implement the U.S. go-to-market strategy collaboratively, working closely with Global Marketing and Market Access teams to optimize impact.
• Guide the co-development of best-in-class launch materials for healthcare professionals (HCPs) with Global Marketing, ensuring Sigvotatug Vedotin is optimally positioned for success amid competitive dynamics.
• Identify, assess, and execute strategic growth opportunities for the brand through detailed planning and data-informed decisions.
• Lead the creation and delivery of annual strategic and tactical plans designed to support both immediate and long-term HCP and patient objectives, grounded in key customer insights.
• Continuously measure and enhance the effectiveness of HCP marketing activities, generating actionable insights to fuel ongoing brand improvement.
• Oversee all processes related to the brand’s annual operating plan and latest estimates, maintaining strong alignment with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with Medical, Market Analytics, Field Force, and prescribers to extract essential customer insights and translate them into robust commercial strategies.
• Manage the brand’s advertising and promotion (A&P) budget and direct agency partnerships to guarantee operational excellence and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Required: Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree with at least 12+ years of progressive pharmaceutical industry experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience, or a Ph.D./PharmD with at least 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Required: Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years leading and managing marketing teams across all levels, from Manager to Director. Proven commitment to fostering team engagement, cultivating a positive and collaborative culture, and mentoring and developing talent.
• Required: Product Launch Expertise: Demonstrated track record of success in U.S. product launches and lifecycle management. Prior experience with both U.S. and/or global product launches and lifecycle strategies is highly valued.
• Required: Cross-Functional Collaboration: Extensive experience collaborating and interfacing with field sales, medical affairs, regulatory, and supply chain teams, ensuring seamless execution across all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Required: Strategic and Analytical Skills: Outstanding strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to evaluate complex business opportunities, make informed trade-off decisions, and build compelling business cases to drive growth.
• Required: Stakeholder Management: Ability to work autonomously and effectively engage senior-level stakeholders, exercising sound judgment on escalation and ensuring strong alignment with organizational objectives.
• Required: Communication and Presentation: Superior oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to deliver clear, persuasive presentations and influence diverse audiences.
• Required: Project and Team Leadership: Exceptional project management capabilities with a history of successfully leading large, diverse, cross-functional teams to deliver results on multiple, high-priority initiatives in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
• Required: Leadership Impact: Demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experience, including influencing and collaborating with peers, coaching and developing others, and effectively overseeing the work of colleagues to achieve meaningful business outcomes.
• Required: Results Orientation: Proven ability to manage and deliver on multiple, complex, and competing projects simultaneously. Highly self-motivated, driven by achieving results, and adept at organizing and prioritizing numerous projects over time.
• Preferred: MBA or other advanced degrees are desirable
• Preferred: Previous US Marketing experience preferred.
• Preferred: Oncology experience preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for congresses and customer engagements. Expected domestic travel 20%.