Global Director, Lyme Vaccine (Secondment - 9 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Lyme disease remains the most common vector-borne illness in the Northern Hemisphere. In the United States alone, an estimated ~476,000 people are diagnosed and treated each year, with an additional ~132,000 cases reported annually in Europe in countries with surveillance systems. The geographic footprint of Lyme disease continues to expand, and early symptoms — such as rash, fatigue, fever, or joint pain — are often missed or misinterpreted, allowing disease to progress and, in some cases, lead to serious complications involving the joints, heart, or nervous system. There is currently no approved human vaccine for Lyme disease, underscoring the significant unmet medical need and the importance of continued scientific progress in this space.

This is a high-visibility opportunity to help shape the category narrative for a potential first-in-class Lyme disease vaccine. The Global Lyme Vaccine Market Shaping secondee will play a pivotal role in setting the market shaping strategy and executing the market shaping tactical plan for the Lyme disease vaccine (PYS ~$1B) during a pivotal time (L-1) for the asset. They will partner closely with cross-functional and regional stakeholders to enable strong Local execution, build deep experience in market shaping and launch readiness and execute tangible deliverables.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

This person will bring a combination of commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to execute in a highly dynamic, pre-launch environment. Success in this role will require fostering alignment across diverse stakeholders, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and execute with clarity, urgency and strong attention to detail.

Candidates should have manager support to pursue the opportunity and be able to commit to the full 9 months duration.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

• Translate high-level global market shaping strategies into clear, executable cross-functional workstreams with defined milestones, owners, and KPIs.

• Drive day-to-day progress against priority initiatives (e.g., dosing communication, market shaping toolkit and scientific narrative).

• Identify execution gaps early and proactively problem-solve to keep initiatives on track.

• Serve as connective tissue across global cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and cohesion of market shaping plans.

• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities.

• Help design KOL engagement plans and track key insights.

• Bring structure and rigor to ambiguous, evolving workstreams.

• Demonstrate an absolute commitment to Pfizer values and adherence to all applicable compliance rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 8+ years of experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in marketing or commercial within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

• Prior global, regional, or local market shaping, HCP, and/or consumer marketing experience required.

• Proven track record of successfully leading end-to-end projects.

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Diverse experience including in-market and above country/regional scope.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across different functions and colleagues/groups.

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree with at least 7+ years of experience; OR a PhD with 5+ years of experience, OR a MD with 4+ years of experience.

• Vaccines experience preferred.

• Prior launch experience preferred.

  
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Availability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time

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