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About the Role

This role provides leadership for business development-related evaluations, with a particular emphasis on those in research and early clinical development. The position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and facilitating the securing of drug candidates, technologies, and collaborations that accelerate research and early clinical development in alignment with the strategies of the four therapeutic areas. It also partners with the Discovery Network to champion the evaluation of artificial intelligence, computational technologies, and discovery technologies to enhance the work of Preclinical & Translational Sciences (P&TS) across modalities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to P&TS and Business Development leadership, shaping the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of high-impact external innovation and partnering opportunities.
Lead cross-functional strategic assessments of molecule-based opportunities, partnering with P&TS leadership, diligence teams, and Business Development to evaluate scientific, technical, and portfolio fit.
Influence investment and partnership decisions through clear articulation of the strategic value, competitive advantage, and potential patient impact of external opportunities.
Provide enterprise-level leadership in the evaluation of emerging technology platforms and capabilities, collaborating with P&TS leaders, Discovery Network stakeholders, and Business Development.
Influence portfolio strategy and resource allocation decisions by advising senior leaders on the prioritization of internal and external preclinical and early clinical investments.
Drive strategic alignment across P&TS, fostering connectivity among senior leaders, therapeutic area teams, and functional partners.
Direct competitive landscape and scientific intelligence efforts, synthesizing external insights, market dynamics, and emerging science into actionable recommendations.
Champion transformative innovation across P&TS, partnering with Discovery Network and functional leaders to identify, evaluate, and advance disruptive experimental, digital, AI-enabled, and computational approaches.
Shape organizational culture and operating excellence within P&TS, fostering a high-performing environment characterized by collaboration, transparency, strategic thinking, and accountability.

Requirements

PhD, MD-PhD, or PharmD with 12+ years of industry experience in research within one or more of Oncology, Immunology, or Metabolic Disease.
Experience (5+ years) leading pre-clinical research teams to deliver multiple drug candidates (either small or large molecules) through both candidate nomination and IND filing.
Experience with identifying and evaluating drug candidates to support business development.
Experience with multiple internal/external partnerships in a biopharmaceutical environment.
Current knowledge of trends in both drug discovery and translational development.
Strong familiarity with the applicability of computational technologies to modern drug research & development.
A proactive and strategic thinker, with strong data-driven decision-making skills.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Highly collaborative with outstanding relationship building skills with both internal company leadership and external development partners.
Has a global perspective and mindset, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and geographies.
Capacity to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
Demonstrates a passion for both science and its application to help patients.
Experience working in a global or multinational organization biopharma.
Deep knowledge of therapeutic areas relevant to Pfizer's portfolio.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
High level of emotional intelligence and adaptability.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.
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.
Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Skills

Business Development
Research
Early Clinical Development
Drug Candidates
Technologies
Collaborations
Artificial Intelligence
Computational Technologies
Discovery Technologies
Preclinical & Translational Sciences (P&TS)
Strategic Advisor
Portfolio Management
Scientific Assessment
Technical Assessment
Emerging Technology Platforms
Scientific Intelligence
Market Dynamics
Transformative Innovation
Experimental Approaches
Digital Approaches
AI-enabled Approaches
Organizational Culture
Operating Excellence
Collaboration
Transparency
Strategic Thinking
Accountability
Data-driven Decision-Making
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Presentation Communication
Relationship Building
Global Perspective
Adaptability
Leadership
Team Management
Generative AI Tools
Problem Solving
Productivity Enhancement
Responsible AI Practices
Risk Management
Ethical Use

Location

Remote
Onsite

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

12+ years of industry experience
5+ years leading pre-clinical research teams

Education Level

PhD
MD-PhD
PharmD

Salary/Compensations

$214,900.00 to $358,100.00
bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary
eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program

Benefits

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
paid vacation
holiday and personal days
paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation support available
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

About the Company

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

Equal Opportunity

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.