Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Operations & Strategy

Pfizer; United States; Remote; USD 215,000 - 358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a strategic Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations in the U.S. The role partners with the Chief Oncology Medical Officer to lead planning, governance, and cross-functional execution across Medical Affairs and Oncology.

You will drive resource decisions, organizational effectiveness, and AI-enabled improvements to support patient-centered oncology priorities. The position requires a senior leader with global matrix experience, exceptional communication, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 12+ years of relevant experience; or master's degree, MBA, MPH, PharmD, or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical healthcare Medical Affairs, R&D operations, business operations, strategy, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills with discretion for senior leaders and sensitive information.
• Proficient use of AI and digital productivity tools to improve quality, speed, and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day business operations for the Chief Oncology Medical Officer, coordinating key interactions, meetings, deliverables, and commitments.
• Lead annual, semester, and longer-range business planning with clear progress visibility and risk management.
• Manage operating rhythm for OMALT, including agendas, reviews, offsites, governance, and action tracking.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Medical Affairs, Oncology, Research, Development, Commercial, People Experience, Finance, Communications, and enabling functions.
• Oversee resource and FTE planning across Oncology Medical Affairs and senior leaders’ priorities.
• Partner with People Experience on workforce planning, talent development, onboarding, and leadership transitions.
• Promote AI-enabled ways of working and responsible adoption aligned with Pfizer policies.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

AI proficiency

Influence without authority

Global matrix collaboration

Business operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree / MBA / MPH / PharmD / PhD

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a strategic Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations in the U.S. The role partners with the Chief Oncology Medical Officer to lead planning, governance, and cross-functional execution across Medical Affairs and Oncology.

You will drive resource decisions, organizational effectiveness, and AI-enabled improvements to support patient-centered oncology priorities. The position requires a senior leader with global matrix experience, exceptional communication, and the