Vice President, Obesity Strategy

Pfizer

Vice President leading Pfizer's global obesity strategy requiring deep expertise in obesity and significant leadership experience. Overseeing strategic choices, portfolio strategy, and executive representation for the obesity franchise.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $300,100 - $500,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the long‑term, enterprise obesity strategy
Serve as the primary executive decision owner for obesity‑related strategic choices
Own portfolio‑level trade‑offs and capital allocation decisions
Deliver forward‑looking insights on scientific innovation and competitive dynamics
Set the scientific and innovation agenda for obesity in partnership with R&D leadership
Lead with enterprise mindset and executive authority in a highly matrixed global organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/PhD or PhD with deep domain expertise in obesity, endocrinology, or related metabolic diseases
12–15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Senior leadership roles with enterprise-level accountability in a large, complex global organization
Proven experience shaping and leading global franchise or portfolio strategy
Experience with a top-tier management consulting firm or equivalent enterprise strategy leadership experience highly desirable
Recognized expertise in the obesity and metabolic disease landscape
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive decisions at the Executive Leadership Team level

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio strategycapital allocationscientific innovationcompetitive dynamicsenterprise strategy

Soft Skills

executive decision makingleadershipinfluencestrategic thinkingcollaboration

Certifications

MDPhD