Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 144.000 - 241.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Director for Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships. The successful candidate will lead market access strategies, engage with stakeholders, and manage access agreements for new health assets. Applicants should possess strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, along with a relevant degree and over 8 years of experience in similar roles. The position involves up to 25% travel. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages are offered.

Leistungen

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in market access or commercial strategy related roles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a knack for presenting information clearly.
• Familiarity with contracting processes and compliance requirements.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development and execution of launch plans for global health assets.
• Identify partnerships to increase access to Pfizer's medicines.
• Manage contracting processes for access agreements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership and collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships

United States - New York - New York City

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Reporting to: Vice President, Global Commercial Access Partnerships

A Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships is being recruited to join Global Commercial Access Partnership (GCAP), part of the Emerging Markets Access and Accord Organisation. GCAP is a dedicated team that leverages above‑country financing and works with a broad set of global health actors at global, regional and country levels to accelerate equitable and commercially sustainable access to Pfizer’s inline and pipeline breakthroughs (therapeutics, vaccines, biologics) and improve patient care for underserved populations in more than 100 countries globally.

This role will primarily focus on two areas:

• Preparing for the successful launch of new global health assets, ensuring operational readiness and market introduction strategies. The immediate priority will be preparing for the launch of the multidose vial presentation of Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV MDV), working cross‑functionally and with external partners to enable successful introduction and scale‑up through maternal vaccination pathways.
• Identifying and developing innovative partnerships in oncology and primary care to expand access to Pfizer medicines in emerging markets, including owning day‑to‑day operations and managing contracting processes for access agreements with partners to ensure timely execution and compliance.

The Director will work closely with internal cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that advance health equity and strengthen health systems.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Launch Planning & Execution

• Lead the development and execution of launch plans for prioritized global health assets, including vaccines, therapeutics, and biologics.
• Drive operational readiness for new product introductions, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate cross‑functional efforts to support successful market entry and scale‑up of new assets.
• Lead RSV MDV launch planning, including maternal vaccination pathway readiness and external partner engagement.

Access Partnerships & Market Shaping

• Identify and pursue innovative partnerships in vaccines, oncology, and primary care to increase access to Pfizer’s medicines.
• Explore novel financing mechanisms and above‑country access arrangements to support sustainable healthcare delivery.
• Conduct market and partner assessments to identify opportunities for funded commercial access agreements.
• Design and implement multi‑stakeholder partnerships that improve outcomes at scale.
• Own day‑to‑day operations related to access initiatives, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution.
• Manage contracting processes for access agreements, including negotiation, compliance, and documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for operational delivery across all assigned projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent Pfizer in high‑level engagements with governments, donors, and multilateral organizations.
• Lead negotiations and cultivate relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Oversee supply‑side strategies in collaboration with internal experts, including pricing, production planning, and regulatory processes.
• Engage internal technical experts to provide support on product prioritization, demand forecasting, and quality assurance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in market access, commercial strategy, partnerships, global health market shaping or related roles within healthcare or similar fast‑paced environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently and propose innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Familiarity with contracting processes and compliance requirements for partnership agreements.
• Willingness to travel frequently and navigate multicultural environments.

NON‑STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travel requirement up to 25% of their time.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: Dec 31, 2025
• Eligible for Relocation Package: No

Annual base salary ranges from $169,700.00 to $282,900.00. The position is eligible for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and participation in the share‑based long‑term incentive program.

Benefits 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 (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision). For more information, visit Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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