Global Medical Strategy Program Lead
Pfizer Inc.
Washington – Bothell, NY
Job posting number: #7287935 (Ref:pf-4923125)
Posted: October 27, 2024
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
Today, Pfizer Oncology has an industry-leading portfolio of 25 approved innovative cancer medicines, including major therapies for metastatic breast cancer, prostate cancer, urothelial carcinoma and haemato-oncological malignancies. Pfizer’s in-line portfolio is focused on four broad, key areas: breast cancer, genitourinary cancer, hematology and precision medicine, complemented by an extensive pipeline of over 50 programs in clinical development.
The Medical Strategy Program Lead will report to the Medical Strategy Management Program Team Lead.
The role will serve as a key interface between the Pfizer Oncology, Pfizer U.S. (Medical Platforms), Pfizer International Medical and Worldwide Medical (WMS) organizations in addition to interfacing with enabling functions across the enterprise as needed (e.g., digital, finance, legal, compliance, etc.), offering strategic partnership and Ops accountability.
The incumbent will provide overall program management to Medical Sub-Teams (MSTs), including oversight of cross functional preparation and implementation of MST deliverables, and facilitation of global Oncology Medical activities for all global Oncology Medical projects or sub-projects under the general direction of their respective Oncology Global Medical Lead. This will be in partnership with other Medical representatives as required.
The incumbent will accurately track all medicine / programme level activities and identify and raise any risks / opportunities within MST deliverables. This includes project schedules/timelines, process development, budgets, status reporting, project communication, tracking and resolution of issues, tracking risks to resources and budget (ISRs, CRCs), and driving agendas and facilitation of meetings.
As a part of the MST within the Global Product Team (GPT), the Medical Strategy Program Lead is responsible for ensuring cross-functional alignment in execution of various cross-functional medical deliverables including integrated evidence plans, medical communications, scientific publications, RWE/Value & Access, and life cycle management plans and strategies.
This is a key role that will drive the alignment and execution. As such this is a key role requiring an excellent Program Lead who can influence and co-ordinate with a wide range of colleagues across the organization to ensure MST deliverables are produced on time, promote best practices, identifying process improvements and synergies and ensure high-quality integrated cross-functional planning with the GPT.
The role is responsible for supporting the development of medicine level information by providing key reports/dashboards and proactively communicating / distributing to respective stakeholders.
The incumbent will be responsible for driving the Operating Plan process for Oncology Medical TA Lead(s)
In cases when the medicine is part of an alliance agreement with another company, the incumbent will partner with the Medical Lead to identify areas needing Program support with the alliance partner.
Additionally, this role will focus on process improvements where needed and share best practices across the Oncology Medical organization.
Program Leads support drug development across the Oncology R&D pipeline, and thereby may be responsible for multiple therapeutic areas and/or assets simultaneously, managing a variety of programs at one time.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will serve as a key interface between the Pfizer Oncology Global Medical Strategy Lead / MST, Pfizer U.S. (Medical Platforms), Pfizer International Medical teams and WMS organizations across the broader Pfizer enterprise, providing strategic partnership and contributing to efficient decision-making processes in the development of MST deliverables across the medicine’s lifecycle.
The scope of responsibilities will be across a whole development program, covering multiple assets within a disease area.
Specific responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain an overview of project schedules/timelines, budgets, and plans for project quality, resources, communications. Proactively identifying all risks / opportunities to be addressed with the MST.
Provide presentation development support for internal meetings, assist in annual medicine plan process, and drive Op Plan process for the Oncology Medical TA Head.
Facilitate the development of high quality, integrated, cross-functional MST deliverables aligned with overall GPT strategy, driving concept into action by leading the execution of deliverables (meticulously organizing materials, collecting inputs, and monitoring actions and outcomes).
Responsible for driving the agenda and supporting facilitation of Oncology Medical meetings.
Drive alignment and execution on the strategic elements of the medical plan, working collaboratively with Oncology Early-and-Late Clinical Development, Oncology Medical Affairs, Pfizer U.S. (Medical Platforms), Safety, Oncology Regulatory Strategy, Global Value and Access and other functions as needed. This includes the evidence generation plan, ISR strategy, pre-approval access plan, scientific communications platform, publication strategy etc.
Build and maintain strong ongoing relationship with key senior cross-functional stakeholders to ensure execution of the above cross-functional MST deliverables and that process are followed and properly / consistently conducted; address any gaps in the deliverables / process and identify key topics for the MST to address/review at regular intervals. ‘Zoom-in and zoom-out’ as needed to drive consensus and momentum cross-functionally.
Anticipate the future needs of the MST based on strategic objectives and effectively communicate among relevant senior Medical stakeholders to inform opportunities for the team to execute value-adding advancements and improvements in service delivery. Advise on and broker global Oncology Medical services and solutions and to help anticipate and solve global Oncology Medical business challenges. Propose new processes and tools to improve alignment and efficiency.
In cases when the medicine is part of an alliance agreement with another company, this role will partner with the Medical Lead to identify areas needing Program support with the alliance partner. This may include and is not limited to facilitation of joint meetings / committees / face-to-face collaborations, driving alignment discussions, tracking of work streams, harmonizing Op Plan and budgeting cycles, reconciling budgets, developing joint medical plans, and collaborating with the Alliance Management teams as needed (e.g., develop presentation materials, obtain necessary approvals as applicable).
Responsible for ensuring all key documents are maintained in source systems / platforms e.g., Teams, SharePoint site, etc. and user access and Systems of Record as relevant, working through relevant project administrative roles as required.
As required, work with the Evidence and Generation Platform to drive the Integrated Evidence Planning process for oncology assets.
Align with leadership on change management initiatives and effective communication strategies within the organization. Examples include:
Integration of new products and indications, i.e., via acquisition of new entities or advancement through internal clinical pipeline.
Scientific Review process and funding model
New technology implementation.
Support the preparation of reports as needed by the Medical TA Lead(s) to support wider stakeholder engagement.
In conducting the above responsibilities, leverages Pfizer U.S. (Medical Platforms) support for budget data entry, EFR, ENGAGE support, and other areas as identified.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline.
10+ years’ industry experience in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare-related field and 3-7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs Project/Program Management.
Utilization of Project Management tools, methodologies, practices, and infrastructure, as related to the biopharmaceutical industry.
Strategic thinker, with strong meeting organization, facilitation, problem-solving and issue resolution skills.
Strong leadership skills and proven experience working on cross-functional teams in a collaborative and effective manner.
Ability to oversee portfolio of activities and implement projects of strategic importance on time and within budget.
Capable of working independently on multiple projects with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines with good judgement.
Identifies, analyzes, and communicates problems, issues and opportunities, ability to escalate as appropriate.
Ability to operate effectively in a heavily matrix organization, with experience managing global projects with team members in multiple locations.
Build effective relationships to influence without formal management authority.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluent and able to influence others in spoken and written English.
Flexibility, the ability to adapt to changing project scope and direction; ability to adapt to changing team structure.
Ability to professionally interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Mastery of Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree – Masters, PMP certification and experience in oncology and biologics, with substantial Medical Affairs experience.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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.
