Director, Global Commercial Strategy – Portfolio Strategy

Pfizer

. Work with research, development, marketing and cross-functional teams to drive commercial decision-making for early-stage, late-stage and business development opportunities in Pfizer’s Oncology pipeline .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial development and strategic planning within the Oncology landscape, with a strong focus on driving value for early-stage pipeline assets and leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability to analyze market trends and make strategic investment recommendations to governance bodies.

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Commercial DevelopmentOncology Landscape ExpertiseStrategic PlanningCross-Functional LeadershipFinancial Valuation

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Hard Skills

Commercial AssessmentsInvestment CasesMarket AnalysisProduct Launch StrategyDecision-MakingForecastingBusiness Proposal DevelopmentStage-Gate ProgressionCompetitive Landscape EvaluationScenario Planning

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCoachingCollaborationLeadershipTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Portfolio Decision-Making ToolsGovernance Systems

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyMedical DeviceStrategy ConsultingGlobal Product Launch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with research, development, marketing and cross-functional teams to drive commercial decision-making for early-stage, late-stage and business development opportunities in Pfizer’s Oncology pipeline
Develop long-term vision, commercial assessments and investment cases for early- and late-stage assets, lifecycle options and technology platforms
Lead and support key strategic initiatives across the portfolio
Interface with Global Marketing, R&D, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Business Development and partner functions
Facilitate execution of asset plans and progression through governance stage-gates and enterprise governance endorsements
Lead commercial and strategic assessments and commercial planning for asset and technology platform business cases
Evaluate and maintain views of competitive landscapes across assets, mechanisms of action, tumors and oncology
Analyze global market trends, treatment trends, standards of care and competitive developments
Provide commercial input to development strategies
Drive pipeline asset and disease-area strategies, commercial assessments, product concepts, target product profiles, scenario planning and investment decisions
Make strategic and investment recommendations to Oncology and Pfizer governance bodies
Create and update portfolio decision-making tools and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 7 years of experience; OR a PhD with 5+ years of experience
Experience in commercial development, marketing, new product launch or strategy in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology companies
Experience in Strategy Consulting and/or Commercial organizations is preferred
Strong understanding of Oncology landscape and emerging trends
Prior Commercial Development experience with commercial planning, decision-making and driving value of early-stage pipeline assets
Experience progressing assets through development stage-gates and presenting asset business cases to senior management
Hands-on experience leading financial valuation, forecasting, business proposal and/or other related projects
Experience interfacing/collaborating with Research, Development, Regulatory, and other functions
Ability to influence without direct authority
Demonstrated leadership of cross functional matrix teams and developing a collaborative culture
Ability to coach others and oversee the work of other colleagues
Experience in long term strategic plan development and execution
Experience with global product launches and developing pre-launch positioning and strategies
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pfizer Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the 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, 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