Global Commercial Strategy (GCS) Oncology: Director, Thoracic
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Everything we do, every day, is driven by an unwavering commitment to the patients, healthcare providers, and customers who depend on us. In Global Commercial Strategy (GCS), we translate science of R&D into value for patients and Pfizer - from early development through launch, growth, and LOE lifecycle. GCS serves as the strategic engine and commercial voice across the asset lifecycle - shaping asset positioning and evidence generation, leading global launches, and driving sustained access and brand performance through market and payer insights, broad access, & commercial rigor. We take pride in shaping how innovative medicines reach the people who need them most, and ensuring they are accessible, understood, and valued across every market. Our success is anchored in the following Pfizer Blueprint values: Science, Technology, Transformation and Colleagues. Whether you are defining strategy, managing brands at different lifecycle, or building the capabilities that power our commercial engine, your work directly shapes patient outcomes and the long-term success of Pfizer's portfolio.
Role Summary:
The Oncology portfolio represents a significant opportunity to advance Pfizer's ambition to deliver breakthrough therapies for patients with cancer and related serious conditions. The Director, GCS Oncology, Thoracic is a dynamic role within the Oncology vertical, part of the Global Commercial Strategy organization, reporting to the Senior Director Team Leader Thoracic, GI and 4404 Strategy Lead, Oncology. This role is will partner closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, Global Access Strategy & Pricing (GASP), Global Commercial Analytics (GCA), Portfolio & Decision Analysis (PDA), Competitive Intelligence, Regulatory, Business Development, US, Global and International Commercial / Marketing teams, and other enterprise stakeholders to drive commercial decision-making for the early-stage, late-stage and business development opportunities in the Oncology pipeline. This role will be responsible for long-term vision, commercial assessment, and investment case development for a range of early / late-stage assets, life cycle options and technology platforms. In addition, the role will also be responsible for supporting key strategic initiatives in thoracic as well as portfolio-wide.
Responsibilities:
The candidate must be a self-starter who is able to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and support the team through key strategic decisions for Pfizer’s oncology portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
- This position will be a key interface to Global Product Teams as well as all partner functions including Global Commercial, R&D, Medical, Regulatory, PDA, GASP, BD. This role will engage cross-functionally to facilitate execution of asset plans and support asset progression through governance stage-gates and endorsements by OSGT and enterprise governance bodies. This role will play an important influential leadership role to foster a strong, collaborative partnership culture.
- Lead commercial / strategic assessments and drive commercial planning to support development of asset / technology platform business cases, including:
- Evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive view of the dynamic competitive landscape at the asset / MOA / tumor / oncology level
- Leading comprehensive analysis of market trends, treatment trends, evolving standards of care and competitive developments globally
- Providing commercial input to the development strategies to optimally develop assets
- In close partnership with key stakeholders, drive pipeline asset and disease area strategies, commercial assessments, product concepts, target product profiles, strategic scenario planning, and asset investment decisions.
- Make appropriate strategic and investment recommendations to OSGT, PMT and Pfizer governance bodies.
- Create and update portfolio decision making tools and systems to provide state-of-the-art tools that are aligned and applied consistently across the portfolio.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree required
· 8+ years of successful, progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, commercial development, marketing, portfolio strategy, business development, market research, forecasting, analytics, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Advanced degree in business, life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, public health, or related field preferred.
· Strong understanding of Oncology landscape and emerging trends
· Prior experience with commercial planning, decision-making and driving value of early-stage pipeline assets
· Experience progressing assets through stage-gates (POC, DP3, etc.) and presenting asset business cases to senior management
· Hands-on experience leading financial valuation, forecasting, business proposal and/or other related projects
· Experience interfacing/collaborating with Research, Development, Regulatory, and other functions
· Ability to influence without direct authority
· Demonstrated leadership of cross functional matrix teams and developing a collaborative culture
· A high sense of urgency with a focus on driving decisions in the face of incomplete and imperfect information
· Experience in long term strategic plan development and execution
· Experience with global product launches and developing pre-launch positioning and strategies
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: September 21, 2026
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Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
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