Portfolio Strategy and Performance Lead

Pfizer • Collegeville, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This is a critical leadership position, responsible for establishing and owning implementation of a connected strategy across the pediatrics / maternal / public team, aligned with U.S. Vaccines and Pfizer Primary Care goals and performance objectives. The Senior Director will lead key strategic initiatives and facilitate performance management, and execution for Pfizer’s U.S. Pediatric, Maternal & Public Vaccines portfolio, including key assets such as Prevnar 20 Pediatric, ABRYSVO Maternal, Penbraya and Trumenba. The role is critical in shaping portfolio strategy, driving commercial readiness, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams to deliver on Pfizer’s mission of preventing disease and improving public health outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of experience, 10 years with MBA, 7 years with PhD/equivalent
• Strong familiarity with the US marketing landscape including HCP, pharmacy, medical group/integrated delivery network and payer engagement strategies
• Demonstrated matrix leadership and ability to foster a culture of collaboration and successful delivery across a variety of cross-functional partners
• Be an active contributor to create and operate in an environment that continuously embraces and encourages the implementation of bold, innovative ideas
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, demonstrated through impact in prior roles
• Acts as a role model for Pfizer values
• 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.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional travel may be required (e.g., for conferences and off-site meetings)
• In-person attendance is expected for high-impact strategic meetings, workshops, or planning sessions; particularly those led or facilitated by the Senior Director
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information to drive strategic decision-making
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for vaccines experience and buy & bill business models, although not required

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Strategy & Governance Define and execute the U.S. pediatric/maternal vaccines portfolio strategy, aligned with global objectives and U.S. market dynamics.
• Lead scenario planning and strategic roadmap development for ACIP recommendations and competitive market shifts.
• Optimize resource allocation across brands to maximize portfolio impact.
• Performance Management Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor portfolio health and identify growth opportunities.
• Partner with finance and analytics teams for accurate forecasting and performance tracking.
• Oversee aligned performance goals across channel, customer-facing and enabling teams, refreshed according to the semesterly performance review cycle
• Establish KPIs and management for portfolio-based initiatives (e.g. adherence tactics)
• Establish response plans and mitigation strategies as relevant and operationalize through applicable cross-functional teams
• Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with marketing, medical, regulatory, access, and account management teams to ensure seamless execution of portfolio initiatives.
• Market Readiness & Launch Excellence Ensure commercial readiness for new indications and platform changes.
• Develop strategies to address healthcare disparities and promote equity in pediatric and maternal immunization.
• Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, payers, and organized customers to drive vaccination uptake.
• Represent Pfizer at key industry forums and advisory committees.
• Lead scenario planning and impact assessment Conduct periodic and ad-hoc scenario analyses to assess the impact of external and internal dynamics, including but not limited to supply chain, consumer, competitor and regulatory actions on vaccination strategies, market uptake, inventory dynamics and market share
• Represent with precision the financial and operational implications for leadership evaluation and to inform forecasting and investment decision-making.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director