To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The Late-Stage Oncology Clinical Development Hematology and Myeloma Therapeutic Area Head is a senior leader in clinical development who oversees the strategy, execution, and delivery comprehensive late-stage clinical development strategies for Pfizer-oncology assets in the Therapeutic Area. The Hematology and Myeloma Therapeutic Area Head is responsible for ensuring that the clinical programs are aligned with the therapeutic area’s unmet medical needs, scientific opportunities, regulatory requirements, and commercial goals. The Therapeutic Area Head will collaborate cross-functionally across Pfizer Oncology to define and oversee execution of integrated development strategies, and build, engage, and retain a team of drug development experts with deep expertise in oncology. Reports to the Chief Oncology Development Officer. Partners closely leaders within Oncology Executive Leadership Team, cross-functional members of other sub-divisions within Pfizer Oncology Division and counterparts in other Pfizer divisions.
The Hematology and Myeloma Therapeutic Area Head has direct impact on the Pfizer Oncology portfolio and is an exceptional leader in oncology drug development with a thorough understanding of end-to-end development, therapeutic area expertise, an understanding of related products, the external landscape, and the executive leadership capabilities needed to realize the potential of the portfolio and deliver medicines to patients. This highly visible and critical position requires strategic thinking, leadership and exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with external partners and potential business development partners.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide executive leadership of Hematology and Myeloma late-stage development programs with the therapeutic area across governance committees, clinical development partnerships and collaborations.
Drive innovative drug development strategies and plans in their portfolio by leveraging deep expertise and insights from key stakeholders and team members.
Apply oncology drug development and disease-area knowledge to ensure that the programs are managed in an efficient and rigorous manner as reflected in the design, conduct, and prioritization of initial and lifecycle indications with a high likelihood of clinical, regulatory, and commercial success.
Ensure continuity in development plans and identify gaps to be addressed through clinical development. Enable effective decision making based upon objective clinical safety and efficacy response measures.
Actively monitor progress of all studies and maintain alignment to strategic objectives for therapeutic area and broader oncology portfolio. Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, escalating for awareness as appropriate.
Lead a team of Global Development Leads, Medical Directors and Clinical Scientists to deliver excellence and quality throughout all phases of the late-stage development process.
Communicate and present the clinical vision, progress, and results for the therapeutic area to senior management, investors, regulators, health authorities, and other relevant audiences.
Effectively align resources (direct & indirect) to facilitate lightspeed development of high-quality, cost-effective programs in alignment with clinical development and commercial priorities for Pfizer Oncology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Certifications
Medical degree or advanced degree with relevant clinical/industry experience.
Board certified/eligible in oncology or equivalent preferred
Clinical practice and/or drug development in cancers within therapeutic area (preferred).
10+ years of oncology clinical development experience, 7+ years of experience leading diverse teams
Experience in functioning effectively as a member of a matrixed/multidisciplinary team.
Experience and strong understanding of drug development, the competitive landscape, oncology market dynamics, evolving treatment landscape and HCP and patient insights, bringing deep clinical and external stakeholder insights to decision making from pre-proof of concept (POC) to post-POC and commercialization
Prior management responsibilities of medical directors or clinical scientists
Direct experience in preparation, managing and leading regulatory submissions as a functional or matrix leader (preferred) or outstanding individual contributions to one or more regulatory submissions (considered). Track record of Health Authority interactions and committee presentations (e.g., ODAC) preferred.
Work experience in other complementary functions preferred (eg. Early-stage development, Medical Affairs, Safety etc.)
Insight into and understanding of principles related to evaluating business deal structures including commercial collaborations, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Experience in budgetary management and decision making.
Attributes
Expertise in fostering employee development and well-being through effective people development, and motivational team leadership
Strong leadership, resource management, and communication skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence a diverse and matrixed team across all levels of the organization
Strategic, innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
Creative problem-solving approach, and a results-oriented attitude, and the ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing situation
Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $299,600.00 to $499,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% 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.
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Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.