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Director, Oncology Portfolio Strategy and Innovation

Director, Oncology Portfolio Strategy and Innovation

PfizerSan Diego, CA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizer's Oncology portfolio has expanded to over 20 products, including market-leading breast cancer and GU cancer medicines, a leading portfolio of precision medicines with complex diagnostic challenges, a robust oncology biosimilars portfolio, and a mix of oral and IV products. With this growing portfolio, it is crucial to develop holistic strategies that align with individual brand needs and priorities. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Oncology Portfolio Strategy to join our team. In this role, you will lead strategic planning for key initiatives within the oncology portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development and implementation of innovative strategies that enhance our market position and deliver value to patients.

This role involves working with oncology business leaders to shape, develop, and execute strategies that will advance and grow Pfizer’s Oncology business. You will partner closely with Commercial Oncology leadership teams to stay connected to key business challenges and opportunities, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities or adjusting when necessary. Additionally, you will provide insights and assessments of market signals that could impact business performance or strategic direction.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute comprehensive portfolio strategies that impact multiple brands within the oncology umbrella, driving strategic alignment and seamless execution.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, organized accounts teams, and data analytics, to ensure alignment and successful execution of portfolio strategies.

Monitor and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making.

Prepare and present strategic plans, business cases, and performance reports to senior leadership.

Partner with BU leaders to develop business strategies. Identify key strategic imperatives and capabilities required to achieve these imperatives.

Contribute to the completion of a strategy action plan that manages the execution of the strategies.

Lead a portfolio of projects that provide insight and direction for key strategic levers such as market development, customer needs assessment, competitive advantage, and market or product prioritization.

Provide perspective on the potential impact of external market signals that could affect future business performance.

Develop deep expertise in market dynamics to identify trends, assess opportunities, and guide strategic direction.

Understand the priorities of the triads and / or corporate functional leads to represent business needs and the status of opportunity evaluations.

Develop external relationships that provide perspective on the diverse ecosystem outside of Pfizer as it relates to the areas of the business you support.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Minimum 8+ years of relevant healthcare experience required, including experience working in or with commercial functions involving strategy development and / or strategic initiatives (e.g., marketing, commercial development, market access & pricing, etc.).

Proven track record of strong performance, teamwork, creativity, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues from multiple functional areas.

Strong execution and project management skills, with the ability to work proactively and under tight timelines.

Strong strategic and analytical thinking abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience leading cross-functional workstreams with senior colleagues.

Experience in the oncology marketplace.

Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and lead with indirect authority.

Ability to work with complex information and distill it into a framework that facilitates decision-making.

Other Job Details

Last Date to Apply for Job : Nov 25, 2025

Eligible for Relocation Package : No

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $169,700.00 to $282,900.00. 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.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and / or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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