Manager, Strategy & Consulting

Biopharma Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer’s Strategy & Consulting (S&C) team offers exposure to senior leaders across Pfizer’s Commercial, R&D and Corporate functions. The role emphasizes strategic initiative leadership, deep market and internal process analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive high-impact recommendations.

The position requires completing the Pfizer MBA Strategy & Consulting Summer Associate Program, enrolling in an MBA program (1st year completed) and a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pfizer MBA Strategy & Consulting Summer Associate Program.
• Enrolled in a Full-Time MBA program (completed 1st year) graduating in Spring 2027.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of full-time experience in healthcare strategy or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Strategic initiative leadership across Pfizer's S&C projects.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify market trends and risks.
• Engage senior executives and cross-functional teams to develop recommendations.
• Mentor teammates and maintain a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Communicate insights clearly to stakeholders and influence decisions.

Skills

Problem solving

Project leadership

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

PowerPoint

Excel

English (oral & written)

Education

Pfizer MBA Strategy & Consulting Summer Associate Program

Full-Time MBA program (completed 1st year) graduating Spring 2027

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About the position

Pfizer’s Strategy & Consulting (S&C) team works with Pfizer senior leadership to lead the development of holistic business strategies across Corporate, Commercial and Research & Development (R&D). As a team that works across the enterprise, we bring strategic connections and make a difference by combining robust consulting approaches with our intimate understanding of Pfizer’s business challenges. We collaborate closely with our internal business partners to develop shared goals and high impact strategies that enable Pfizer’s purpose-driven growth agenda and support our mission to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

This role will work on projects across all three verticals within S&C. The Verticals are described below.

U.S. Commercial: Encompasses Pfizer’s commercial efforts across Therapeutic Areas (Oncology, Internal Medicine, Vaccines, Antivirals, Inflammation & Immunology, and our Hospital portfolio), as well as key commercial capabilities including Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access.

International Commercial Division: Consists of the commercial organizations and corresponding P&Ls in all ex U.S. markets.

Corporate and Pfizer R&D: Encompasses a wide range of Corporate Functions and high priority strategy projects for R&D.

You will have frequent exposure to a variety of senior leadership (VPs, SVPs, and Presidents) across Pfizer’s business units, helping to build your network for a long and successful career at Pfizer. You will be reporting to a Director Team Lead or Senior Director who is invested in accelerating your growth and development at Pfizer.

We recognize the importance of all of Pfizer’s core values: Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy. In living these values, our customers and our colleagues are at the heart of all we do. We are committed to ensuring you are set up for success, including being able to maintain a sustainable work life balance.

Accountabilities

• Strategic Initiative Leadership: Support key strategic projects, ensuring they are aligned with the company’s long-term goals and delivered on time
• Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis: Conduct in-depth research to identify market trends, diagnose internal processes, and evaluate potential risks, providing actionable insights to inform enterprise decisions
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with senior executives and cross-functional teams to develop and communicate strategic recommendations and drive alignment
• Teaming and Mentoring: Maintain a collaborative spirit, build personal awareness and model a continuous growth mindset

Your Responsibilities

• Interact with workstreams leads, BU leaders and/or corporate functions to understand their business needs while proactively supporting them
• Under the direction of a project leads, lead workstreams on projects that provide insight and direction for key strategic levers such as market development, customer needs, assessment, competitive advantage, market and/or product prioritization, and opportunities at the BU, asset, or functional level
• Develop and maintain an understanding of market dynamics to identify macro trends and appropriately assess opportunities and guide strategic direction. Provide perspective on the potential impact of external market signals that could impact future business performance
• Deep dive into external and internal sources to uncover patterns and extract novel insights to provide data-driven recommendations and effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders
• Create an engaging and productive work environment where team members are encouraged to collaborate and excel
• Participate in internal/external networking and thought partnership to broaden functional expertise and maintain awareness of industry trends

Success Profile

• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills , formulates hypotheses independently. Ability to tee up the right questions, identify alternative scenarios, articulate resulting implications, and develop recommendations for decision-making or action
• Demonstrated project leadership potential , accountable for delivering on workstreams in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues with varying backgrounds and skillsets. Flags complex situations to project leadership
• Demonstrated ability to influence project stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills , including technical proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, and the ability to work with junior team members
• Understanding of trends and market dynamics in US and Global healthcare and biopharmaceuticals, awareness of competitor strategies, and basic understanding of the drug development and commercialization process
• Presents effectively to senior stakeholders in group setting; leads with key messages and creative communication techniques while adapting communication style to match audience
• Demonstrated high learning agility , “team player” mentality, and positive attitude and poise under pressure
• Basic understanding of finance and P&L implications of any strategy
• Strong command of English language , spoken and written.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pfizer MBA Strategy & Consulting Summer Associate Program
• Enrolled in a Full-Time MBA program (completed 1st year) graduating in Spring 2027
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of full-time experience.
• Experience includes r elevant healthcare experience: working in/with commercial, corporate or R&D biopharma functions involving strategy development and/or strategic initiatives (e.g., marketing, commercial development, market access & pricing, business development, R&D strategy / portfolio management, etc.)

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of biopharmaceutical consulting experience

Other Job Details

Some ability and willingness to travel is required.

Must be immediately authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent or indefinitely renewable basis without employer’s sponsorship . Pfizer will be unable to provide any employment visa or green card sponsorship for this position. Pfizer is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify employer.

Work Location Information

Hybrid . Hybrid colleagues are assigned a Pfizer site within a commutable distance where they adhere to the Log in For Your Day (LIFYD) program and are expected to work onsite an average minimum of 2.5 days per week.

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $106,000.00 to $176,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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.

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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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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