Sr. Director, US Comirnaty Adult Access and Operations Lead

ROLE SUMMARY

Vaccines is the only place in Pfizer where you can contribute to patients in a way like no other – you can prevent sickness and disease. This is at the heart of what drives us every day and it brings us great #Joy. It is a remarkable time to be part of Pfizer’s US Vaccines business as it expands on its mission of preventing disease and improving public health.

Join the team that contributed to ending the COVID-19 pandemic.  It’s a testament to our collective innovation, dedication, and agility to contribute to humanity.  Our efforts not only brought hope and healing to millions but also forged a path for a safer future.  Now, we’re embarking on the mission to build the COVID-19 immunization market post-pandemic as we remain vigilant against the mutating virus.  Come and craft a legacy of enduring impact as we shape a healthier world.

It’s a fast-paced, collaborative environment that requires an experienced leader who has worked in competitive markets and can work effectively across cross-functional partners.  As the work evolves, priorities change, and needs arise, the individual may need to flex across several content areas to support/drive the work. 

ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Director, US Adult Comirnaty Access and Operations Lead is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and methodical detail-oriented colleague. This role will report into the Vice President, US Adult Comirnaty Lead.  This leader will be responsible for managing a team of five colleagues at the Director/Manager levels.

 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the team accountable for brand access and operations; partnering closely with finance, manufacturing, access, marketing, contracting, and sales to ensure seasonal launch readiness and drive the development of access strategies.
• Lead business operations processes such as seasonal launch management, long-range forecast, operating plan, tactical plan, performance analytics, and supply planning.
• Provide leadership over the US seasonal launch plan and drive cross-functional scenario planning and readiness
• Lead the distribution and supply allocation strategies and policies
• Lead the G2N channel analysis and promotions
• Lead the evolution of the Reservations system
• Manage the overall Brand OPEX budget and provide recommendations for resource optimization
• Select, coach and develop a high performing, engaged team and proactively build a strong team dynamic and culture.
• Articulate launch metrics and business performance updates for senior leadership; develop mitigation strategies if necessary
• Lead competitive readiness, partnering closely with sales and access to segment the market and operationalize initiatives to maintain Market Share
• Collaborate with the Global PGS team to ensure appropriate alignment; partner with Brand Leads and sales force training to effectively leverage resources.
• Work with Global Commercial Development and global marketing teams to develop the strategy and shape the US launch readiness plans for key pipeline vaccines
• Continually assess overall US pipeline portfolio needs to ensure work is meeting most urgent business needs as priority and timelines shift in the development planning
• Develop and ensure alignment for long range forecasts of all late stage products.
• Actively contribute as a member of the US Comirnaty leadership team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• BA and 15+ years relevant experience OR Advanced degree and 13 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams
• Ability to bring strategy and analysis to a tactical, executable level; results-oriented
• Strong project and process management skills, along with the ability to work on multiple tasks and to prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, strategic capabilities, analytical, and problem solving skills 
• Demonstrated effective decision-making 
• Financial expertise to be able to build revenue forecast scenarios and plan associated commercial model implications
• Excellent critical thinker and ability to lead process and change management
• Strong familiarity with US marketing landscape including HCPs, Medical Groups / Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), Retail, Payers, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and Physician Buying Groups (PBGs)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Advanced degree
• Prior commercial experience including US vaccines experience
• Experience in highly competitive Pharmaceutical markets
• Track-record of active contribution to create and operate in an environment that continuously embraces and encourages the implementation of innovative ideas
• Proven collaboration skills to effectively influence, guide, coach peers and other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create positive business impact

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Travel may include customer visits and sales meetings.  May need to assist/respond to Senior Leadership requests and questions off hours.

Other Job Details:

• Last day to apply: November 11, 2024

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $191,300.00 to $318,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% 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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