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Product Team Lead, Executive Director
Product Team Lead, Executive Director-December 2024
San Francisco
Dec 16, 2025
ABOUT PFIZER
Pfizer is a pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company.
10,000+ employees
Biotechnology, Manufacturing
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About Product Team Lead, Executive Director

  ROLE SUMMARY

  Product Team Lead (PTL) for an asset in our Genitourinary pipeline is a senior leadership position accountable for driving the strategy, implementation, and successful delivery of the Integrated Product Plan this asset in clinical development. This is a highly visible, critical position which requires strategic thinking, leadership, and exceptional communication skills. You will have responsibility for the asset from Proof of Concept for pivotal registration development, subsequent registrations, post-approval trials and life-cycle management.

  ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  Accountable for developing and delivering the integrated development strategy and Integrated Product Plan (IPP) that is consistent with the overarching Strategy and Vision of Pfizer Oncology R&D. The IPP will lead to initial regulatory approval, expansion of regulatory approvals, and/or support of approved indications.Accountable for ensuring that projects are managed cost-effectively and per budget/timeline, can make trade-offs as necessary, and looks to de-risk the medicine and investments as early as practical.Applies oncology drug development knowledge and experience to assure that the asset is managed in an efficient and rigorous manner as reflected in the design and conduct of studies with high likelihood of technical, regulatory, and commercial success.Applies robust and evidence-based decision-making principles in the development of new clinical concepts, programs, and strategies.Able to develop unique insights and opportunities to improve upon the standard of care and position the asset for long-term success.Displays foresight and mental agility into changes or compelling events in the scientific, clinical, regulatory, or market landscape.Monitors and understands the various regulatory landscapes to leverage new, innovative avenues for additional approvals (e.g., RTOR, RWE, ORBIS).Works with Pfizer Oncology leaders to ensure alignment of appropriate technologies, capabilities, talent and resource to support the asset.Able to engage with Business Development and contribute to efforts to optimize the asset strategy through partnerships, co-development, and other collaborative efforts.Coordinates with the Translational Oncology Lead on the Global Product Team (GPT) to ensure thoughtful integration of biomarker and companion diagnostic studies into the clinical development strategy for the asset.Delivers on post-approval regulatory commitments/requirements according to agree upon milestones for the asset.

  Leadership:

  Leads the GPT comprising comprised of colleagues from Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Translational Oncology, Statistics, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory, Safety, Project Management, Clinical Development Operations, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Portfolio Strategy, Global Marketing & Commercial Development, and Finance and other functions as determined by the needs of the team.Ensures thoughtful integration of the GPT's functional disciplines and promotes a culture of innovation within the GPT in order to bring forward differentiated development plans that maximize the potential of the asset.Creates a motivated, committed and engaged GPT. Models leadership behavior and expects effective team behavior to achieve project goals.Ensures that the team(s) navigate a program or indication(s) toward rapid decisions.Recognizes situations in which the PTL must provide guidance or a decision even when incomplete information is available.Acts decisively making effective decisions by applying scientific, development, and/or financial acumen. Acts with urgency and removes barriers that hinder productivity.Accountable for ensuring that the necessary resources are applied to the project team to support its success and negotiating with line leaders to obtain resources.Leads Medicine regulatory submission oversight efforts, assures the quality of medicine deliverables to external health authorities and is responsible for GPT delivery of high quality, efficient submissions.Effectively informs, negotiates with and influences key internal stakeholders (including all levels of management as appropriate).Represents and leads Pfizer Oncology R&D in medicine-based development partnerships, collaborations and alliances as required.

  Communication:

  Acts as point of contact and project representative to governance and other decision-making bodies, including information dissemination and the resolution of critical project issues.Demonstrates the ability to effectively present and/or prepare presentations for senior management (PSI, ELT, Board of Directors).Responsible for informing, negotiating with and ensuring alignment of the product strategy with key partners across the Pfizer Enterprise including but not limited to Pfizer Oncology, Pharmaceutical Research and Development (PRD), Commercial, PharmSci, etc.Able to represent the product and serve as lead presenter/moderator at regulatory defense proceedings (e.g., ODAC).Able to clearly and accurately articulate the IPP, clinical data, scenarios, and tactics in a way that is appropriate for the audience.Encourages transparency and fosters and open dialogue with all stakeholders. Surfaces and represents diverse points of view in interactions with the GPT and with stakeholders.Actively engages with external thought leaders on development strategies and plans.Routinely engages with regional colleagues (e.g., regional presidents, commercial & medical, etc.) on development strategy, planning, and patient access strategies.Provide support to the regional marketing/medical colleagues with current and steady data flow on key topics.

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  PhD or PharmD with post-graduate training in biomedical sciences or one of the other disciplines related to drug development. Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and/or medical research environments. Significant oncology drug development leadership experience, both line and team with a history of effective management of cross functional teams, with proven track record. Proven ability to function effectively across a complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and constituents, with ability and gravitas to align teamwork towards a singular goal. Demonstrated experience in successfully leading teams in complex environments, running them effectively, efficiently and on target. Capable of recognizing when team interventions are required to enhance team effectiveness. Strong understanding of the elements of drug development programs and experience in their design and execution. Direct experience in preparation of global regulatory submissions as an individual contributor, functional or matrix leader. Direct experience of working in an alliance or partnership with an external company (co-development experience preferred) as an individual contributor or leader. An organized, independent, self-motivated individual with exceptional presentation, written and oral communication skills. Able to tailor presentations to knowledge level of the audience to suit their needs and maximize understanding on the topic. Knowledgeable of the commercial and environmental issues that drive drug development projects. Demonstrates business acumen and be able to interface seamlessly to ensure successful support of regional market needs. Articulate, inspiring, and decisive leader who can apply cost effective, time efficient and high quality approaches to drug development.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Significant experience in Phase 1-3 clinical research.Formal business education and/or business leadership coursesTrack record of Health Authority presentationsCandidate 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.

  #LI-PFE

  The annual base salary for this position ranges from $226,200.00 to $365,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

  Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

  Sunshine Act

  Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

  EEO & Employment Eligibility

  Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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