Director Business Operations and Governance: Scientific Communications

On-Site Hybrid role.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Business Operations and Governance for Oncology Medical Strategy Management (MSM), which includes US Field Medical, Oncology Medical Outcomes, and Scientific Communications, is tasked with executing key deliverables and special projects essential to the organization's operations for US Field Medical, US Medical Outcomes, or Scientific Communications. These roles report to the Business Operations and Governance Lead.

This position integrates expertise in Medical Affairs and Scientific Communication with MSM priorities to inform strategic objectives. It acts as a strategic thought partner to the Business Operations and Governance Lead, supporting strategy, operations, finance, and communications, while maintaining a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

The incumbent will oversee MSM business processes and governance, consult with Pfizer stakeholders, and create tools to measure and track performance metrics. Additionally, the role will serve as an interface between Pfizer Oncology Medical franchise teams and the Pfizer US Medical platform groups, as well as interfacing cross functionally across the enterprise as needed (e.g., digital, finance, legal, compliance, medical governance, etc.).

These roles require strong business acumen to collaborate across Pfizer's enabling platforms, contribute to meeting planning, and support compliant, effective operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director has responsibilities that vary depending on the selected Business Operations and Governance functional focus area (US Field Medical, Oncology Medical Outcomes, or Scientific Communications).

General Responsibilities (applicable to all focus areas): 

This role is accountable & responsible for overseeing and ensuring operational execution of the following business activities:

• Function as a strategic thought partner to the Business Operations and Governance Lead on strategic initiatives and organizational culture.

• Collaborate with relevant Pfizer Oncology stakeholders to develop and implement strategic agendas and operational plans based on MSM leadership input.

• Liaise between Pfizer Oncology Medical, US Medical platforms, and other stakeholders to coordinate strategy and cross-team collaboration.

• Enhance MSM team meetings and agendas for greater engagement and outcomes. Oversee assigned sections of monthly and off-site MSM meetings.

• Collaborate with Program Strategy Management to coordinate annual strategic and operational planning for Oncology Medical. Responsibilities include overseeing timelines, templates, communications, and major deliverables to facilitate accurate budgeting.

• Define, establish, and operationalize business processes and governance within MSM and across key Pfizer stakeholder groups.

• Ensure compliance with established processes and governance, addressing and documenting exceptions to meet business objectives effectively.

• Lead or support key enterprise and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment and coordination.

• Develop and track metrics to monitor the health and performance of the MSM organization.

Scientific Communication: (Focus)

Strategic Partnership/Governance

• Manage, prioritize, and execute medical initiatives to align with the strategic plan, monitor status and deliverables, and provide expertise related to Scientific Communications content and resource management requirements.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks while adhering to established business practice documents and implementing new processes, tools, and capabilities for process improvement.

• Support metrics, chair oncology and enterprise-wide scientific communication forums, and develop business practice documentation.

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans and lead or support key enterprise and cross-functional initiatives to ensure end-to-end alignment and coordination.

• Provide leadership and coordination for Scientific Communications Lead Team (LT) meetings, overseeing the planning, organization, and management of all related sessions. Partner with Scientific Communications LT to develop agendas and ensure that meetings are conducted efficiently and effectively.

Financial/Budget Management

• Work in partnership with Program Strategy Management on the Scientific Communications Operating Plan process, which includes forecasting, expenditure tracking, reporting, and risk mitigation.

• In collaboration with Program Strategy Management, manage accruals and perform reconciliations to ensure financial