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Pfizer · 1 day ago

Director, Global Access Strategy & Pricing, Oncology Pipeline & BD

Pfizer is a leading pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Director of Global Access Strategy & Pricing for their Oncology Pipeline & Business Development. This role involves developing market access and pricing strategies for early clinical and business development opportunities, as well as synthesizing global payer insights to inform access strategies and pricing recommendations.

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Responsibilities

Provide payer insights to understand/meet the needs of all types of payers in key Pfizer markets and develop an overarching Access Strategy
Represent the ‘Voice of the Payer’ at cross-functional team and governance bodies for pre-POC priority assets
Deliver clear recommendations relating to payer strategy, pricing and reimbursement needs, evidence generation, data collection and value proposition via the Integrated Value & Access Strategy (IVAS)
Achieving the above will require the formation of leadership and/or participation in virtual cross functional Access Matric Teams (AMT). When necessary, convene and coordinate taskforce deployments related to specific asset threats and opportunities
Lead horizon scanning and in-depth understanding of payer regulations, needs of all types of payers (e.g. HTA agencies, institutions and patients) in key Pfizer markets
Create and maintain expertise in payer regulation and priorities across major countries / archetypes in the region:
Assessment and communication of external access trends to anticipate potential challenges and opportunities for pipeline & inline portfolio
Gather and synthesize feedback for development programs with health technology assessment agencies, payers, and relevant patient associations within assigned region
Collaborate with Commercial Strategy, Clinical and Medical teams to optimize clinical trial designs which incorporate payer requirements for pricing and reimbursement
Provide price and market access input on early clinical trials and generate access recommendations to key business decision points
Anticipate and navigate key external policy changes and trends (e.g. IRA, EU HTA) to ensure future-proofing of our early access strategies
Support development and regional customization of the access strategy and delivery of the payer value proposition
Guide the organization on the payer evidence strategy (by payer archetype) and its incorporation in the asset development program, including endpoint recommendations in trials
Refine deliverables by payer archetypes within assigned region
Identify novel strategies such as novel PRO strategies, VBAs, RWE, etc. to communicate and boost value of upcoming pipeline assets
Work with cross-functional teams including Global HV&E, Clinical, Medical, Commercial Strategy to identify and appropriately allocate resources per critical business needs
Develop and manage stakeholder relationship with Oncology Clinical Team, Global Product Team and R&D Team to shape Pfizer investment decisions for clinical trials design considering key payer requirements (e.g. Germany, France, etc)
Work efficiently and collaboratively in a highly matrixed environment
Set the ambition and vision for value-based access to medicines for strategic assets
Champion the payer agenda internally and improve understanding of payer needs
Develop effective processes and ways of working to support collaboration with key internal stakeholder groups such as medical and health outcomes
Identify new opportunities for value creation based on an understanding of health care systems and the potential benefits of Pfizer medicines
Support development of innovative approaches to evidence generation which meet payer needs and integrate these with the needs of other customers
Ability to manage earnings growth risk due to threats such as competitor pricing, payer policy changes, and the success of replacement earnings through new launches (securing price and reimbursement)
Ability to help patients do more, feel better and live longer amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment and barriers to access
The overall revenue which can be achieved from the R&D organization by optimizing the value that can be created from the medicines in the pipeline

Qualification

Market Access StrategyPricing StrategiesPayer InsightsHealthcare Systems KnowledgeDrug Development ProcessHealth EconomicsPharmaceutical Business LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCross-functional CollaborationLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree minimum required
8 years' experience minimum required, preferably in healthcare environment, preferably pharmaceutical industry or related consulting services, sufficient to have developed a deep understanding of the global payer and market access environment
Experience in developing and executing Pricing & Market Access strategies and deliverables on key ex-US market such as Germany, France, UK, Italy and/or Spain
Knowledge and understanding of drug development process
Pharmaceutical business leadership, including experience in strategy development and interaction with customers
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

Preferred

Advanced degree in a healthcare, business or economic field preferred (PhD, PharmD, MS, MPH, MBA)
Familiarity with strategic and operating planning processes
Knowledge and understanding of health economics and associated skills

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

Company

Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$38B
Key Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B

Leadership Team

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Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
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Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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