Director, Launch Preparedness, Policy & Advocacy Strategy

Launch Preparedness, Policy & Advocacy Strategy Lead in the U.S. Vaccines Field Medical organization.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for launch preparedness, policy integration, advocacy strategy, and field medical readiness across priority vaccine and drug assets
Set and govern national launch preparedness strategy and operating standards for priority U.S. vaccine and drug launches
Serve as the escalation authority for policy‑driven risks and access barriers that may impact launch timing, uptake, or sustainability
Partner with HQ Brand Medical leads and cross‑functional stakeholders to anticipate and shape national field deployment models
Provide strategic oversight and direction for the development and deployment of launch‑related training, playbooks, and field readiness materials
Ensure scalable, repeatable, and policy‑integrated launch preparedness approaches are applied across pipeline and in‑line assets
Serve as the Field Medical Policy Lead for U.S. Vaccines, with enterprise accountability for how field medical policy and advocacy engagement is operationalized
Act as a strategic bridge between HQ and Field Medical teams, ensuring bidirectional communication, enterprise alignment, and executional clarity

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a health, life sciences, or related field required
Advanced degree strongly preferred, including PharmD, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree
Requires 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years with a Master’s degree, 7+ years with a PhD
Deep expertise in U.S. vaccine policy, ACIP processes, medical society engagement, and payer and coverage landscapes
Proven ability to lead complex, high‑visibility, and policy‑sensitive initiatives through influence and governance
Experience serving as a strategic advisor to senior and executive leadership, including VP‑level stakeholders
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and translate complexity into clear enterprise direction and executional standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success engaging senior internal and external stakeholders

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

Policy IntegrationLaunch Preparedness StrategyField Readiness DevelopmentACIP ProcessesPayer and Coverage Landscape Expertise

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrategic MindsetAbility to Operate in Ambiguity

Certifications

PharmDPhD