Role Summary
At Pfizer Oncology, our purpose is to Outdo Cancer by delivering transformative medicines that have the potential to meaningfully change outcomes for patients. Pfizer Oncology’s industry-leading pipeline spans breast, genitourinary (GU), hematology, gastroenterology, and thoracic therapeutic areas, reflecting both scientific depth and sustained investment in areas of high unmet need. The US Precision Medicine/Thoracic Franchise is positioned for significant growth, supported by a differentiated thoracic portfolio that includes Sigvotatug Vedotin (SGN‑B6A / IB6), an investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) under development for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Sigvotatug Vedotin represents a potential next-generation approach within thoracic oncology, reinforcing Pfizer’s commitment to advancing precision-based strategies and expanding therapeutic options in a highly competitive and evolving landscape. This asset, alongside a strong future thoracic pipeline, underscores the franchise’s long-term strategic importance to Pfizer Oncology. The role is ideally suited for an experienced, enterprise-minded leader with deep US commercial marketing expertise and a strong track record of operating at scale. The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing team of marketers while partnering closely with Global Marketing, Medical, Market Access, and the broader US Precision Medicine/Lung portfolio team to deliver a fully integrated, insight-driven go-to-market strategy that advances patient outcomes and drives sustainable franchise growth. Locations: New York, NY; Collegeville, PA; Cambridge, MA; Bothell, WA; Lake Forest, IL.
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 and guiding 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
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for congresses and customer engagements. Expected domestic travel 20%.