Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships

• The Director will work closely with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that advance health equity and strengthen health systems. 

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 
• Identify and pursue innovative partnerships in vaccines, oncology and 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 to identify opportunities for funded commercial access agreements. 
• Design and implement multi-stakeholder partnerships that improve outcomes at scale. 
• Own day-to-day operations related to access initiatives, ensuring timely execution 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 degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred. 
• 8+ years of experience in market access, commercial strategy, partnerships, global health market shaping or 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 with ability to 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 travel frequently and navigate multicultural environments.