Director Oncology and IampI Public Affairs

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ROLE SUMMARY

The Director, Oncology, I&I, Biosimilars Public Affairs reports to the Vice-President, Public Affairs & Policy (Oncology, Inflammation & Immunology, Rare Disease, Internal Medicine). They lead the development and management of select strategic public affairs initiatives in the Biosimilars- Biologics space and supports the broader Public Affairs team to achieve the business and reputational objectives of Pfizer’s Oncology and I&I businesses.

• Develops, directs and oversees execution of Global, US and ex-US Public Affairs strategies to support the broader Biosimilars-Biologics enterprise (oncology and I&I).
• Supports work of Public Affairs team as directed in I&I and Oncology Franchise and Regional initiatives.
• Serves as strategic counsel and key thought partner to commercial and cross-functional leaders and colleagues in managing risk/opportunities and assessing impact of the external policy environment on business strategy.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and lead implementation of a strategic, pro-active public affairs agenda to achieve targeted business objectives of Biosimilars team (75%).

• Drive public affairs strategy development and implementation on initiatives relevant to the biosimilars businesses. Identify relevant policy issues for inline and pipeline products; develop engagement strategies working cross-functionally with Public Affairs, Government Relations, Policy, Communications, and others as appropriate; lead relationships with patient and professional advocacy organizations on biosimilar policy issues.
• Support public affairs engagement on Federal and State policy issues. Work closely with Policy and Government Relations to provide input from on cross-therapeutic issues; develop and implement, in coordination with Biosims CA core working team, strategy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the launch of biosimilars, and advance Pfizer policy efforts on interchangeability
• Support education on importance of physician choice and necessity of policies to preserve thriving biologic – biosimilar market globally. 
• Maintain focus on the priority policy and reputational issues that present major opportunities or threats to the global business over the short, medium and long term, and ensure clear action plans are in place. Monitor environment for emerging trends.
• Serve as member of cross-functional teams supporting the business, including the Enbrel & Biosimilars Cross-Functional Team, Global Oncology Biosimilars Cross-functional team, US I&I and Onc Biosimilars teams.
• Organize and co-lead efforts for Pfizer’s engagement with Biosimilars Forum Trade Association.

Support Corporate Affairs team in their external engagement strategies with key stakeholders to advance Pfizer Oncology, Inflammation & Immunology’s policy and reputational agenda (25%). Specific activities could include:

• Lead and coordinate external engagement with targeted patient and professional organizations on policy issues  
• Understand priorities of key stakeholders to identify areas of alignment and opportunities for engagement to advance mutual interests aligned with Pfizer’s priorities. 
• Manage support of special events with advocacy community to maximize Pfizer I&I or Oncology presence.
• Support internal alignment of strategy and tactics in implementation of our CA activities.
• Leverage and coordinate Corporate Affairs and other Pfizer efforts as appropriate in support of above priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Advanced Degree in health/public policy, international affairs, political science, business and/or Law strongly preferred. 
• Must have a minimum of 9 years of experience in public policy, government relations, and/or public affairs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives with external stakeholders and with cross-functional colleagues in a complex matrix structure. 
• Ability to develop, achieve buy-in, and execute a sustained public affairs campaign
• Experience in managing multi-dimensional and long-term relationships with patient and provider organizations required. 
• Experience in biosimilars policy a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Support VP Public Affairs & Policy in other priorities as requested

• 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 ~30% of time

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: 3/11/2022
• Location Information: NYC, Washington, DC or surrounding areas preferred. Locations in Europe will also be considered

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.  As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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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.

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