Position Overview The Vice President, Global Commercial Strategy Lead for Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) and Rare Disease is responsible for driving long-range commercial strategy, portfolio management, and commercial success across both pipeline and inline brands. This leader serves as the single, authoritative commercial voice to R&D, Business Development, and US & International Commercial Regions, establishing clear commercial leadership to improve portfolio decision-making and trade-offs, ensuring optimal launch and brand marketing strategies, and maximizing global patient impact and enterprise value realization for our I&I and Rare Disease portfolio. Role Responsibilities Long‑Range Strategic Planning & Portfolio Management: Develop and execute comprehensive long‑range commercial and marketing strategies for I&I and Rare Disease portfolios, encompassing pipeline assets from early development to in‑line assets through commercial maturity. Serve as the single, authoritative commercial voice to R&D, Commercial Regions, and Business Development, strengthening commercial input from early development through launch via participation in the I&I Strategy Governance Team to influence clinical development plans and investment decisions. Lead development of business cases for new product launches and lifecycle management investments. Launch Excellence & Commercialization Strategy: Lead integrated global launch and marketing strategies, coordinating cross‑functional teams across R&D, Commercial Regions, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, and Supply. Drive new product and indication launch readiness planning including market development activities, brand positioning, competitive assessments, and HCP/patient unmet need analysis. Own commercial asset lifecycle strategy, including implications of new indications and competitive dynamics. Commercial Excellence & Brand Strategy: Raise the bar on marketing impact, quality, and brand performance by establishing consistently higher, impact‑driven standards for strategic outputs and creative excellence. Lead proactive market shaping in moments that matter, anticipating and addressing threats with pre‑emptive strategies. Steer commercial prioritization of evidence generation strategies across lifecycle and regions to enable sharper cross‑functional decisions and portfolio value maximization. Cross‑Functional Leadership & Governance: Provide global strategic direction for in‑line assets while enabling regional adaptation and tactical alignment. Own global brand strategy, launch plans, lifecycle management, and core content packages. Partner with Global Access & Value (GAV) teams to develop pricing, contracting, and market access strategies that maximize global value of our portfolio. Organizational Leadership & Talent Development: Build and lead a high‑performing Global Commercial Strategy organization of 50+ highly engaged colleagues. Embed a culture of cross‑functional collaboration ensuring coordinated internal and external stakeholder engagement. Develop future commercial leaders with the capability to operate across the full span of commercial development, launch, and in‑line commercialization. Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or related field required. MBA or other advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) strongly preferred. Professional Experience: Minimum 15+ years of progressive marketing, commercial, and/or development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry; at least 8–10 years in commercial leadership roles including Global/US/International marketing, commercial development/strategy; experience in both pipeline (pre‑launch) and inline (post‑launch) brand management spanning early development through commercialization. Thematic Expertise: Brand management experience developing product strategies, positioning programs, and go‑to‑market plans; product launch experience including global launch planning and execution; portfolio management and strategic planning expertise across multiple therapeutic areas and development stages; demonstrated ability to influence complex development decisions and engage deeply in scientific dialogue. Leadership & Organizational Capabilities: Second‑line leadership experience with accountability for developing and managing senior leaders; ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority while managing complex stakeholder environments; track record of building and developing high‑performing teams. Strategic & Business Acumen: Strategic thinking and vision‑setting capabilities with ability to translate into executable plans; financial and business acumen including forecasting, business case development, and investment prioritization; understanding of market access dynamics, payer strategies, and value demonstration; strong enterprise mindset, proven P&L leadership capability, and executive presence. Physical/Mental Requirements Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment and making complex decisions quickly. Ability to leverage AI models, synthesize and analyze complex data, and understand trends and mathematical calculations. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for congresses, sales meetings, and customer interactions. Compensation & Benefits The annual base salary for this position ranges from $313,100.00 to $521,900.00. In addition, the position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 35.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in the share‑based long‑term incentive program. 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. Location New York, Collegeville, Cambridge; other global Pfizer Commercial locations considered on a case‑by‑case basis. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Vice President, Global Commercial Strategy Lead, Inflammation & Immunology + Rare Disease
PFIZER
new york, new york
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