Director, Oncology Scientific Communications, Therapeutic Area Lead
Pfizer
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POSITION SUMMARY
You will lead Oncology scientific communications strategy and execution for assigned Pfizer programs and across a tumor area—driving a single, evidence-anchored scientific voice aligned to Therapeutic Area (TA) priorities and ensuring effective tactical delivery to optimize engagement, consistency, and reach of emerging oncology data.
You will also serve as an SME in one of these capabilities:
TA Scientific Communications --integrated messaging; SCPs, narratives, FAQs
Data Disclosure/Publications --publication planning, writing, dissemination
Medical Content --scientific content across channels/audiences, including congress/digital)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and lead integrated scientific communications strategies aligned with Oncology Medical TA priorities and informed by internal and external stakeholder input.
Partner with Global Product Teams and Medical franchises to support external engagement around key clinical trial data readouts.
Ensure alignment of product‑level scientific communications with medical priorities through cross‑functional collaboration (e.g., Medical, Channel Excellence, Data Analytics, Clinical Development, Corp Comms, Clinical Operations, Leadership Teams).
Serve as a strategic thought partner to TA Medical teams, providing scientific communications expertise and functional leadership.
Manage planning, forecasting, and budgets for scientific communications deliverables, including oversight of agency and offshore partners as applicable.
Collaborate with International Medical Channel Content teams to enable global asset sharing and country‑level adaptation.
Maintain deep therapeutic area knowledge across inline and pipeline assets and act as a trusted scientific resource or connector to subject matter experts.
Build strong cross‑functional and Medical partnerships to enable effective, channel‑specific medical communications strategies.
Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Global regulations/guidance related to digital scientific communications for external HCPs.
Accountable for strategic oversight of TA scientific communication activities and the overarching scientific communications objectives/strategy/narrative, ensuring alignment and excellence in delivery
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant biopharmaceutical/biotech or agency experience (e.g., Medical Communications, Medical Affairs or Scientific Communications within Clinical Development roles).
Experience developing strategic scientific communications and other scientific content to support scientific exchange, including the use of tools and programs to meet the needs of HCPs.
Have a strong understanding of Medical Affairs, including medical strategies, disease areas, and objectives.
Experience quickly building rapport and credibility with key internal and key external stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills; strong matrix leadership
Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts and data into meaningful and digestible communications and foundational tools that can be utilized via multiple channels including at scientific conferences.
Strong written and oral communication skills including experience developing and presenting scientific information to varied audiences and articulate messages succinctly.
Experience managing multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
Experience working in a highly regulated environment and delivering scientific content in a compliant yet innovative manner, leveraging the latest technologies to ease the consumption of critical scientific information.
Experience with omnichannel, including diverse content development – such as publications, plain language summaries, Congress materials, publication extenders, podcasts, and short-form articles for 3rd party digital platforms.
Experience with scientific peer-reviewed publications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PhD/PharmD with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR
MS with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Oncology experience
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.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Travel 15-20% and work in different time zones
WORK LOCATION ASSSIGNMENT: This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work on teams, office job involving use of computer, ability to work with multi-cultural colleagues in different time zones
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.
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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Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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