Global Marketing Agency Model Lead (Secondment - 6 Months)
PfizerAbout the role
WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU
Through 2025, the pain points in the current model were highlighted, with several challenges for Global Marketing that were preventing teams from efficiently and effectively delivering on their goals, focused on greater quality output, speed and cost efficiencies.
The CMO is leading the evolution of operating model to address these specific pain points and builds solutions that can meet the needs of Global and the Regions. The needs of GM should be specifically addressed given the uniqueness of what the global marketing brands do (i.e. origination of content, strategic leadership etc) and to ensure the connectivity of these teams to both US and ICO are maintained.
This will be a 6-month Director level secondment. Successful candidate will act as a true change agent driver for all of global marketing.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as liaison to existing CMO workstreams to drive key project implementation, E2E Content Strategy (incl core component), MLR /DAM, GEN AI.
Partner with Publicis and represent Global marketing in key workstreams in the agency model and ensure feedback provided and solutions tailored.
Leadership and coordination of the Global Marketing Advisory Council (GMAC).
Provide overall leadership to Global Marketers to ensure clarity and execution of the model.
Drive alignment on the WoW between Global and US/ICO.
Ensure GM clarity on the model and how best to leverage – deliver playbooks and Implementation Guides as needed.
Ensure clear communications on update of work to Global Marketing Leadership/CMO.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
BA/BS with 8+ years of experience.
Experience in pharmaceutical marketing.
Deep understanding of the agency-marketing model including translating gaps into clear solutions needed to drive success.
Nice-to-Have
MBA/MS with 7+ years of experience; OR PhD or JD with 5+ years of experience.
Strong marketing experience across lifecycle.
Strong influencing skills and impact without authority.
Experience in creative development and direct agency management.
Ability to plan, organize, focus and execute with urgency.
Strong ability to bring multiple stakeholders together and align on shared vision often within ambiguity.
Excellent communication skills to internal & external partners.
Ability to quickly assume responsibility in fast paced world.
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
Financial Accountability
Indicate the Average Budget or Revenue accountability, as applicable.
Supervision
Indicate the typical number of Colleagues managed; include direct & indirect reports and matrix responsibility. Note if direct reports are people managers or individual contributors. Indicate additional resources (i.e. contingent workers) managed, as applicable.
No direct reports. Will require matrix responsibility and coordination in conjunction with Global Brand Leads. In time, there could be indirect management of 1 or 2 Growth Gig colleagues.
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.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: January 14, 2026
Additional Location Information: PA-Collegeville
Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
Secondment 6 months
If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
There will be no change to your current work location.
Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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