Senior Director, Disease Area Lead – Internal Medicine

Pfizer

Senior Director leading disease area strategy for Internal Medicine and Antivirals in Pfizer's Global Commercial Strategy. Driving commercial success through strategic insights and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $230,900 - $384,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading commercial disease-area strategy and early asset development within Internal Medicine and Antivirals, synthesizing complex scientific and market insights to inform strategic decision-making. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and engage in high-level scientific dialogue to drive portfolio value and differentiation.

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Disease-Area Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional Team LeadershipMarket Research and AnalyticsStrategic Decision-MakingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Commercial DevelopmentPortfolio StrategyBusiness DevelopmentForecastingOpportunity AssessmentEarly Commercial AssessmentComplex Data SynthesisLifecycle Value AnalysisClinical Dialogue EngagementDecision Material Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationExecutive PresenceProblem-SolvingCoaching and MentorshipInfluencing in Matrixed Environments

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyLife SciencesInternal MedicineAntiviralsMarket DiscontinuitiesPatient ImpactCompetitive LandscapeStrategic PlanningCommercial Assumptions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of long-range commercial disease-area strategy across priority Internal Medicine and Antivirals areas, spanning early pipeline assets, lifecycle opportunities, external innovation, and emerging disease-area opportunities.
Establish integrated near-, mid-, and long-term views of disease-area opportunities, risks, unmet needs, and development implications to inform strategic decision-making.
Synthesize scientific, clinical, commercial, access, competitive, and patient insights to identify disease-area priorities and strategic choices.
Monitor shifts in the scientific and competitive landscape to identify emerging trends, market discontinuities, and implications for future Internal Medicine strategy.
Translate disease-area strategy into clear recommendations, implications, and decision materials for leadership, governance forums, and cross-functional discussions.
Provide senior commercial leadership for disease-area development choices, lifecycle opportunities, and early asset strategy across Internal Medicine and Antivirals priorities.
Pressure-test disease-area commercial assumptions, value drivers, risks, uncertainties, and evidence needs that may influence future launch potential, lifecycle value, and patient impact.
Oversee early commercial assessments for pipeline assets, mechanisms, indications, disease-area opportunities, and potential future product concepts across Internal Medicine and Antivirals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 12 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 10 years of experience; OR a PhD with 7+ years of experience.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, commercial development, portfolio strategy, corporate strategy, business development, forecasting, market research, analytics, or related field.
Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional teams, influencing in matrixed environments, and guiding colleagues through coaching, mentorship, or matrix leadership.
Strong strategic and analytical skills, with ability to synthesize complex scientific, clinical, market, access, and competitive information into clear recommendations.
Experience leading disease-area strategy, early commercial assessment, business case development, opportunity assessment, or cross-functional strategic planning.
Ability to engage in scientific and clinical dialogue and translate implications for commercial opportunity, differentiation, portfolio value, and enterprise decision-making.
Strong communication, executive presence, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

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