What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Oncology Strategic Initiatives position at Pfizer?
Role Summary
The Director, Strategic Initiatives Lead (Oncology) drives a portfolio of high‑impact, cross‑functional programs that enable and accelerate Pfizer’s Oncology goals across R&D. The role partners closely with leaders in Research, Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Medical, Finance, and Digital – among others - to translate strategy into executable roadmaps, remove delivery barriers, and achieve tangible outcomes and deliverables
This leader operates confidently amid ambiguity and change, shaping direction through structured problem solving, data‑backed insights, and pragmatic decision frameworks. Success requires influencing without direct authority, building coalitions across functions and alliances, and fostering crisp execution and accountability while maintaining an enterprise view of project priorities across Oncology.
Role Responsibilities
Business travel may be required up to 20% of the time
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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Bus Dev & Strategic Planning
The Director, Strategic Initiatives Lead (Oncology) drives a portfolio of high‑impact, cross‑functional programs that enable and accelerate Pfizer’s Oncology goals across R&D. The role partners closely with leaders in Research, Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Medical, Finance, and Digital – among others - to translate strategy into executable roadmaps, remove delivery barriers, and achieve tangible outcomes and deliverables
This leader operates confidently amid ambiguity and change, shaping direction through structured problem solving, data‑backed insights, and pragmatic decision frameworks. Success requires influencing without direct authority, building coalitions across functions and alliances, and fostering crisp execution and accountability while maintaining an enterprise view of project priorities across Oncology.
Role Responsibilities
- Owns a portfolio of Oncology strategic initiatives to accelerate delivery of the Oncology portfolio, with responsibility to define objectives, success metrics, interdependencies, and milestones.
- Leads cross-functional workstreams with clear charters and operating cadence.
- Drives decision quality by structuring complex problems, developing scenarios, and facilitating executive decision-making.
- Establishes governance and business rhythm (e.g., steering committees, decision reviews, initiative KPIs) to ensure transparency and timely escalations.
- Creates execution roadmaps, removes blockers, and coordinates with functional owners and/or external partners to deliver outcomes.
- Champions change management and communications, building buy-in and adoption across diverse teams.
- Influences without authority by cultivating trusted relationships and aligning teams to shared outcomes.
- Synthesizes cross-program data, surfaces patterns, and recommends course corrections to accelerate Oncology goals.
- Codifies and scales best practices, continuously improving initiative management methods and tools.
- Upholds compliance and quality standards across all initiative activities.
- This role may lead a small team, highly specialized team of approximately AI professionals, ensuring execution aligns with business priorities and long-term strategic initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD) is a plus.
- 10 years of progressive experience in strategy execution, program/portfolio management, or operations within biopharma, healthcare, or related industries.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record operating effectively under ambiguity, setting direction, and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Strong structured problem-solving, financial/analytical skills, and executive-ready communication.
- Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from discovery through execution.
- Previous experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., MBB or equivalent) with a focus on biopharma/oncology strategy and/or large-scale transformation.
- Direct experience in Oncology across one or more functions (e.g., Clinical Development, Medical, Commercial, Regulatory).
- Experience assessing and/or leading AI initiatives in life sciences
- Knowledgeable about the Chinese biotech ecosystem
- Demonstrated ability to scale pilot projects into broader solutions for a team / function / organization
Business travel may be required up to 20% of the time
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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Bus Dev & Strategic Planning
Salary : $176,600 - $294,300