Vaccines Category Lead

Pfizer

. Lead the Vaccines category portfolio and translate priorities into integrated plans for vaccine pipeline, launch, in-line and recurring product updates .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $189,200 - $315,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in vaccine development, lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective resource management. Proven ability to communicate complex scientific and technical topics while guiding teams through strategic decision-making processes.

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Vaccine Development LeadershipCross-Functional Team ManagementPortfolio GovernanceTechnical Risk ManagementFinancial Stewardship

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Hard Skills

Vaccine CMC DevelopmentProcess DevelopmentTechnical OperationsManufacturing SciencesTechnology TransferLifecycle ManagementSupply Chain ManagementRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceIssue Escalation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCoachingDecision-MakingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical SciencesProduct StewardshipClinical SupplyGovernance RequirementsMatrix LeadershipGlobal CollaborationResource DeploymentTalent DevelopmentStakeholder CommunicationBudget Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Vaccines category portfolio and translate priorities into integrated plans for vaccine pipeline, launch, in-line and recurring product updates
Provide end-to-end product stewardship from late-stage development through launch and lifecycle management
Guide Vaccines Co-Development Team Leads on CMC strategy, milestones, validation, launch readiness, clinical supply and submission deliverables
Guide priority vaccine technology teams on product health, supply continuity, quality, compliance, process performance and lifecycle delivery
Oversee Vaccines workload, resolve resource conflicts and escalate capacity gaps
Oversee category or co-development budgets and PGS at-risk spend within delegated authority
Review milestones, product health and technical, quality, regulatory, supply, schedule and financial risks; sponsor recovery actions and escalate through governance
Lead pay, performance, goal-setting and development discussions; coach Portfolio Leads and maintain succession and capability plans
Represent NP&LCM in Vaccines category governance and relevant technical, operational and portfolio forums
Contribute Vaccines expertise to selected GTEL and NP&LCM initiatives
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, training, documentation and governance requirements
Coordinate cross-functional Vaccines teams and specialists through matrix leadership
Collaborate globally across time zones and periodically travel to Pfizer sites, partner locations and leadership meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience; OR master's degree with at least 7 years of experience; OR PhD with 5+ years of experience
Demonstrated leadership in vaccine development, process development, technical operations, manufacturing sciences, technology transfer, launch, supply or lifecycle management
Experience leading people and global cross-functional or matrix teams, including direction setting, resource deployment and talent development
Broad knowledge of vaccine CMC development and commercialization and interfaces among Pharmaceutical Sciences, manufacturing, quality, regulatory and supply chain
Experience with portfolio governance, prioritization, technical risk management, issue escalation, financial stewardship and senior-stakeholder communication
Ability to communicate complex scientific, technical and business topics clearly and make sound decisions within the Vaccines category
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

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 22.5% of base salary
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
Hybrid work arrangement