Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Operations

Pfizer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer seeks a strategic leader to head Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations, reporting to the Chief Oncology Medical Officer, and to partner across Medical Affairs, Oncology, Research, Development, and Commercial to translate priorities into coordinated execution.

This role requires deep business acumen, disciplined operational leadership, and the ability to drive measurable impact for patients and the oncology community worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global matrix organization.
• Strong business planning, operational leadership, project and portfolio management, organizational effectiveness, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills with the judgment to work with senior leaders and sensitive information.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and convert ambiguous objectives into clear plans and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI and digital productivity tools regularly and responsibly to improve quality, speed, and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day business operations for the Chief Oncology Medical Officer, including prioritization and coordination of key interactions, meetings, presentations, deliverables, and organizational commitments.
• Lead annual, semester, and longer-range business planning for Oncology Medical Affairs, including goals, success measures, and execution tracking.
• Lead the operating rhythm for OMALT, including agendas, reviews, offsites, governance, action tracking, and accountability.
• Coordinate high-priority cross-functional initiatives with global, regional, and country Medical Affairs and other functions to align stakeholders and deliver outcomes.
• Coordinate resource and FTE planning across Oncology Medical Affairs, maintaining visibility to capacity and prioritization decisions.
• Partner with People Experience to advance workforce planning, succession, onboarding, and organizational effectiveness; foster inclusion and collaboration.
• Develop executive-appropriate communications and materials to strengthen alignment and confidence across senior leadership.
• Promote AI-enabled ways of working and identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve impact.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

AI-enabled operations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12+ years

Advanced degree (MBA/MPH/PharmD) +10+ years

PhD + 7+ years

Job description

Pfizer seeks a strategic leader to head Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations, reporting to the Chief Oncology Medical Officer, and to partner across Medical Affairs, Oncology, Research, Development, and Commercial to translate priorities into coordinated execution.

This role requires deep business acumen, disciplined operational leadership, and the ability to drive measurable impact for patients and the oncology community worldwide.