Senior Director, Launch Excellence Lead

Pfizer

Leading Launch Excellence function with global portfolios across multiple therapeutic areas at Pfizer. Driving strategic, operational readiness and execution excellence in launch planning and delivery.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeNew York City • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $230,900 - $384,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leadership of the Launch Excellence function supporting a broad portfolio of priority pipeline assets globally
Accountability for co-shaping end-to-end launch strategy, operational readiness, and execution excellence
Global remit spanning Early Commercial, Global Marketing, U.S. Commercial teams, International / regional markets
Serve as the primary strategic advisor to Global and US launch teams across the product lifecycle
Co-create and elevate foundational launch deliverables: Brand Strategy & OGSM, Brand Positioning Statement, Market Development Plans, Integrated Launch Strategy (ILS), KPI frameworks and Scenario plans
Engage early in the lifecycle (pre-DP3) to shape strategy, pressure-test assumptions, and influence key decisions
Lead scenario planning and competitive simulations to enhance strategic agility and preparedness
Drive development of integrated cross-functional launch plans across Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Supply, Digital and further relevant functions
Lead deployment and scaling of Launch Operations Studio capabilities to translate strategy into execution
Establish and maintain Global, US, and International launch blueprints to standardize execution
Ensure adoption of the Digital Launch Planning Platform (DLPP) as the single source of truth for launch planning, execution tracking, and reporting
Support launch readiness reviews and governance processes (e.g., L-24, L-12 milestones)
Design and scale launch excellence capabilities, frameworks, and tools across the organization
Drive continuous improvement in resource allocation and investment benchmarks, launch readiness measurement and dashboards, external analogs and best practice integration
Lead global Launch Learnings Exchange and knowledge-sharing platforms to embed institutional learning
Advance innovation through digital and AI-enabled solutions (e.g., scenario planning acceleration tools)
Lead and influence complex, matrixed cross-functional teams across global and local organizations
Partner across Commercial, Medical, Global Access Strategy & Pricing (GASP), Regulatory, PGS, and Digital to align on strategy and execution priorities; identify and mitigate launch risks; ensure seamless global-to-local execution
Act as a connector across the enterprise, integrating insights, data, and perspectives to inform decision-making
Support governance and leadership alignment on key strategic and operational decisions
Drive global-to-local translation of launch strategies and ensure effective execution across international markets
Build and lead International Launch Excellence Lead (LEL) communities to scale capability and best practices
Support global launch sequencing and commercialization planning, optimizing market prioritization and execution timing
Develop scalable international launch operating models to improve consistency, speed, and predictability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of commercial marketing experience, including US market experience
Extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, launch planning, or related commercial roles
Deep expertise in strategic marketing, brand planning, and launch execution
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
Proven experience leading large, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
Enterprise mindset with global perspective
Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration
Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities
Courage to challenge and elevate strategic rigor
Commitment to driving excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Significant experience with global product launches across multiple therapeutic areas (preferred)
Demonstrated success operating in complex, global matrix environments (preferred)
Experience leading teams and enterprise capability-building initiatives (preferred)
Strong executive presence with ability to influence at senior leadership levels (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic marketingbrand planninglaunch executionscenario planningKPI frameworksmarket development plansintegrated launch strategydigital launch planningresource allocationcommercial marketing

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcommunication skillsfacilitation skillsorganizational skillscross-functional leadershipcollaborationability to manage ambiguityexecutive presence