Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships

Pfizer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2 842 000 - 4 739 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company seeks a Director of Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves executing market launch plans for health assets and engaging in partnerships to enhance access to medicines. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and over 8 years of experience in market access or commercial strategy. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential. Competitive salary and significant benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in market access, commercial strategy, or related roles.
• Familiarity with contracting processes for partnership agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of launch plans for health assets.
• Identify and pursue partnerships to increase access to medicines.
• Represent the company in high-level engagements with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

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 AccordOrganisation.GCAP is a dedicated team thatleverages above country financing and workswith 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 countriesglobally.

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

Identifyand pursue innovative partnerships invaccines,oncologyand 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 toidentifyopportunities for funded commercial access agreements.

Design and implement multi-stakeholder partnerships that improve outcomes atscale.

Own day-to-day operations related to access initiatives, ensuringtimelyexecution 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 degreeor equivalentrequired; advanced degree preferred.

8+ years of experience in market access, commercial strategy, partnerships,global health market shapingor 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 withabilityto 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 travelfrequentlyand 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

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $169,700.00 to $282,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.

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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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