Director, Vaccines Portfolio Medical Strategy and Communications

Pfizer

Pfizer vaccines strategy director shaping cross-pathogen medical strategy and scientific communications. Connecting vaccine evidence, publications, and scientific narratives across pathogens and life stages.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing scientific communication strategies within the vaccine domain, with a strong focus on immunology, pathogen biology, and evidence generation. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver compliant scientific content in a regulated environment.

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MD With MPH Or PhD With MPHExperience In Medical AffairsScientific Communication ExpertiseTrack Record Of Peer-Reviewed PublicationsAbility To Influence Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

EpidemiologyImmunologyVaccinologyVirologyScientific Strategy DevelopmentData Disclosure ManagementScientific Narrative DevelopmentPublication PlanningEvidence GenerationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluenceCoachingCommunicationCredibility Building

Tools & Technologies

Scientific Communication PlatformsDigital Article Creation ToolsCongress Material Development ToolsMedical Publication Software

Certifications & Qualifications

MDMPH

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaceuticalBiotechVaccine LifecycleCross-Pathogen StrategyMedical-To-Medical Content

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and advance an integrated, cross-pathogen medical strategy linking pathogen biology, life-course protection, and evidence generation across the portfolio
Own and evolve the unified Vaccines Scientific Communication Platform
Develop cross-pathogen scientific narratives, publications, congress content, and medical-to-medical content
Set scientific priorities for priority specialties and shared high-risk populations
Lead data disclosure and publication plans with clinical and medical teams during data readouts
Anticipate scientific, epidemiologic, and policy trends and translate insights into portfolio strategy
Advise senior leaders across the Global Business Unit on complex scientific decisions
Partner across Medical, Commercial, Corporate Communications, and international medical teams
Manage budgets, agencies, and offshore teams for portfolio-level deliverables
Serve as a trusted scientific point of contact with current knowledge of vaccine assets, pathogen biology, and policy issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD with an MPH and at least 4 years of experience in a relevant scientific area, or PhD with an MPH and at least 5 years of relevant experience
Relevant experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Epidemiology, Immunology, Vaccinology, or Virology in a biopharmaceutical, biotech, or agency setting
Deep scientific grounding in vaccines, including immunology, pathogen biology, and evidence generation across the vaccine lifecycle
Experience developing medical or scientific strategy at an asset, portfolio, above-asset, or franchise level
Experience developing scientific communications and content that support scientific exchange
Experience translating complex scientific data across multiple pathogens or therapeutic areas into clear communications for varied audiences
Strong track record of written and oral scientific communication, including at scientific conferences
Experience delivering compliant scientific content in a highly regulated environment
Experience with publications, plain language summaries, congress materials, podcasts, and short-form digital articles
Track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications
Experience building credibility and working through influence across cross-functional teams
Experience spanning multiple vaccine pathogens or a broad vaccines portfolio preferred
Ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and oversee colleagues’ work to achieve meaningful outcomes
Must live within commuting distance of the applicable work location and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Permanent work authorization in the United States required; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Paid holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility