Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations
ROLE SUMMARY
Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Business operations and leadership enablement.
Business planning and execution.
Leadership team effectiveness and governance.
Cross-functional integration and strategic initiatives.
Resource and FTE management.
Organizational effectiveness, culture, and talent.
Communications and stakeholder engagement.
AI-enabled ways of working and operational excellence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree 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.
- Relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, healthcare, Medical Affairs, R&D operations, business operations, strategy, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and delivering results in a global, highly matrixed 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 and discretion required to work with senior leaders and sensitive information.
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and convert ambiguous or complex objectives into clear plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated proficiency using AI and digital productivity tools regularly and responsibly to improve the quality, speed, and effectiveness of work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Oncology or Medical Affairs experience and an understanding of evidence generation, scientific communications, patient-centered medical strategy, and the healthcare ecosystem.
- Experience in a Business Operations, Development Business Operations (DBO), strategy, program leadership, or organizational effectiveness role supporting a senior executive or leadership team.
- Experience with FTE planning, workforce capacity management, resource allocation, and organizational prioritization.
- Experience leading organizational change, business transformation, capability building, or leadership team effectiveness initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to apply AI, advanced analytics, and digital tools to business operations, decision support, communications, or process improvement.
- Experience leading and developing colleagues or teams, including resources operating through matrix relationships.
- Strong business acumen, executive presence, sound judgment, organizational maturity, and the ability to build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $214,900.00 to $358,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% 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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