Comirnaty Brand Performance and Planning Director

Vaccines is the only place in Pfizer where you can contribute to patients in a way like no other – you can prevent sickness and disease. This is at the heart of what drives us every day and it brings us great #Joy. It is a remarkable time to be part of Pfizer’s US Vaccines business as it expands on its mission of preventing disease and improving public health.

Join the team that contributed to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Our efforts not only brought hope and healing to millions but also forged a path for a safer future. Now, we embark on the mission to build the COVID-19 immunization market post-pandemic as we remain vigilant against the mutating virus. Come and craft a legacy of enduring impact as we shape a healthier world.

Reporting to the Senior Director, US Comirnaty Strategy and Performance Lead, the Comirnaty Brand Performance and Planning Director will lead annual planning & forecasting cycles, monitor brand performance, and execute on strategic project to improve performance.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, highly analytical mindset, strong organizational skills, and an ability to create clarity in a highly dynamic, cross-functional environment. Prior experience within retail pharmacy setting is a plus.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and interpret retail and non-retail performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities. Connect reporting insights to provide recommendations

• Test hypotheses to understand root causes behind performance gaps as well as performance drivers

• Support retail and non-retail channel pull-through strategy development based on analytical assessment of the environment and opportunities available

• As part of a cross functional team, ideate around potential solutions to address consumer vaccination barriers and design special projects to close gaps

• Support spend optimization to drive greatest impact within annual budget

• Monitor operating expense budget to ensure overall brand execution within budget

• Engage cross functional ecosystem to represent US perspective in COVID strain selection activities

• Lead annual brand planning cycle including forecasting, operating plan, and brand strategy

• Plan and prioritize brand access & reimbursement confidence activities ahead of in-season execution

• Plan brand working sessions to support strategy development

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

• BA or BS required

• 8+ years of relevant experience with U.S. pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare

• MBA preferred with 7+ years of relevant experience with U.S. pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare

• Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

• Proven retail pharmacy acumen

• Strong collaboration, communication, and influence capabilities across complex matrix environments

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong business acumen and demonstrated flexibility

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt and operate successfully

 PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong business acumen and demonstrated flexibility 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Occasional travel may be required (e.g., for conferences and off-site meetings)

• In-person attendance is expected for high-impact strategic meetings, workshops, or planning sessions; particularly those led or facilitated by the Director

• Travel may include attendance at NY HQs meetings, and conferences

  
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.
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong business acumen and demonstrated flexibility 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional travel may be required (e.g., for conferences and off-site meetings)

• In-person attendance is expected for high-impact strategic meetings, workshops, or planning sessions; particularly those led or facilitated by the Director

• Travel may include attendance at NY HQs meetings, and conferences

Other Job Details:

• Last day to apply: April 10, 2026

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. 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.

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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