Medical Affairs Business Operations Lead – Obesity

Pfizer

Pfizer medical affairs operations lead driving obesity strategy, governance, budgets, and digital transformation. Coordinating U.S.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeNew York City • Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Management and Business Operations within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on strategic planning, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead change initiatives and foster innovation while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

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Project ManagementBusiness OperationsStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project Management MethodologyBudget/Resource PlanningClinical Trial ExperienceChange ManagementStrategic Objectives Definition

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingStrategic ThinkingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical AffairsOperational ExcellenceSOPsDigital Adaptation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic, operational, and budgetary support to the US Obesity Medical Affairs organization
Establish, optimize, and evolve the Medical team while monitoring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance
Lead implementation of new ways of working and disseminate change management communications
Coordinate communication among US Medical Affairs, Global Medical Affairs, Operational Excellence, and Medical Platforms
Provide strategic guidance on high-priority projects and senior management requests
Represent US Obesity Medical Affairs in cross-functional forums, including with commercial teams
Lead governance processes, meetings, planning, and execution
Develop the 3–5 year US Obesity Medical Affairs vision, strategy, and goals
Define project scope, strategic objectives, execution plans, milestones, and metrics
Drive change and transformation and facilitate complex strategic conversations
Lead the annual Operating Plan and oversee budgetary US Obesity operations
Ensure timely contracting and achievement of financial spend targets
Forecast and track resources and develop budget/resource planning and allocation models
Coordinate offshore resources as needed
Lead communication regarding Global Medical Affairs, platform services, new ways of working, and change management
Foster digital adaptation and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree such as a master’s highly preferred
8+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree; 7+ years with a master’s degree
8+ years of experience in Project Management or Business Operations preferred
More than 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related fields preferred
Experience working in a high-paced environment
Strong decision-making, strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with peers and senior management
Ability to develop and coach others and guide colleagues’ work
Entrepreneurial mindset and resourcefulness in a changing environment
Proven track record implementing strategically important projects on time and within budget
Ability to operate effectively in a heavily matrixed organization and manage global projects with team members in multiple locations
Fluent spoken and written English
Full knowledge and understanding of relevant applicable SOPs
Project Management methodology knowledge and adherence
Clinical trial experience preferred
Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to independently manage complex projects, budgets, resources, programs, and multiple priorities
Ability to collaborate across Medical, Medical Information, Corporate Communications, Digital, and Commercial functions
Candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is unavailable now or in the future

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
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
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
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to support healthy lives and life’s moments