Manager, Oncology Operations

Pfizer; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance may be available

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with Pfizer Matching Contrib.

Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid vacation, holidays and personal/s

Health benefits: medical, dental, and

Paid caregiver/parental and medical-le

Job summary

Pfizer in the United States is seeking an experienced Manager, Oncology Operations to partner with the Oncology Operations Lead and deliver on commitments, manage multiple priorities, and support day-to-day business operations.

The role involves preparing executive materials, dashboards, and communications, while guiding cross-functional teams and driving process improvements within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years in Biopharmaceutical industry; familiarity with R&D preferred.
• Experience communicating with senior executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support organizational priorities, annual planning, and leadership reviews.
• Oversee budgeting, purchase orders, resource tracking, and compliance activities.
• Develop executive agendas, briefing materials, and action-tracking processes.
• Drive cross-functional collaborations to advance strategic priorities.

Skills

Executive stakeholder communications

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Managing multiple priorities

Leadership messaging

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Copilot, Viva Engage

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Copilot

Viva Engage

Job description

Role Summary

The Manager, Oncology Operations partners with the Oncology Business Operations Lead to deliver on commitments and support day-to-day business operations. This role manages multiple priorities, facilitates decision-making processes, and ensures effective information flow to meet deadlines and obligations. The Manager contributes to key Oncology initiatives and communications, providing consultancy and operational support. They execute end-to-end management of select projects related to Oncology Business Operations responsibilities and activities.

Role Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & business management

• Partner with the Oncology Business Operations Lead to support organizational priorities, annual planning, portfolio reviews, business reviews, and leadership team objectives.
• Oversee operational processes, including budget planning, purchase orders, resource tracking, compliance activities, and organizational management systems.
• Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, repositories, templates, and knowledge management processes that support organizational effectiveness and informed decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements, digital solutions, and AI-enabled automation opportunities that enhance productivity, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

Culture, Engagement & Colleague Experience

• Drive initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, onboarding, leadership visibility, and the overall colleague experience, including town halls, all-hands meetings, offsites, and other organizational events.
• Design and execute communication strategies and leadership messaging that drive transparency, engagement, and alignment across the Oncology organization.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Executive support

• Develop executive agendas, briefing materials, presentations, communications, and action-tracking processes that enable effective decision-making and leadership alignment.
• Partner with site leaders, administrative professionals, and cross-functional teams to advance strategic priorities and co-lead high-impact operational initiatives.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen collaboration, communication, and effectiveness across leadership teams and key stakeholder groups

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree required

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry – familiarity with R&D preferred
• Experienced in managing day-to-day planning, project management and operational activities
• Experienced in creating communications and interactions with senior executive stakeholders
• Experienced in managing multiple, competing tasks simultaneously; executing complex strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, across multiple lines; ability to manage a cross functional team of colleagues
• Demonstrated understanding of systems, structures, and implementing efficient processes

Attributes

• Demonstrate expert collaboration and communication skills, sharing knowledge, influencing best practices, and coordinating workflow in a team environment.
• Resourceful, proactive, and able to anticipate needs and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong project and event management skills with attention to detail
• High energy, sense of urgency, creativity, and decisiveness
• Sound judgment in handling confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with professionalism at all levels
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot, Viva Engage
• Models Pfizer Values and Core Competencies
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment

Additional Information:

• Work Location Assignment: Hybrid ( This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.)
• Last Day to Apply: September 25, 2026

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,600.00 to $156,000.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% 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.This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

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

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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