Pfizer

Director, Oncology Strategic Initiatives

Pfizer

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • California • Connecticut • United States

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Salary

💰 $176,600 - $282,900 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Owns a portfolio of Oncology strategic initiatives to accelerate delivery of the Oncology portfolio
  • Defines 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 to ensure transparency and timely escalations
  • Creates execution roadmaps, removes blockers, and coordinates with functional owners and/or external partners
  • Champions change management and communications, building buy-in and adoption across diverse teams
  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or related field
  • 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
Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
  • Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid personal days
  • Paid caregiver/parental leave
  • Paid medical leave
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategy executionprogram managementportfolio managementinitiative managementchange managementdata synthesisproblem-solvingfinancial analysisanalytical skillscommunication
Soft Skills
influence without authoritycross-functional collaborationexecutive decision-makingtransparencystakeholder engagementadaptabilitymeasurable outcomesleadershipteam buildinginitiative coordination