Pfizer
Oncology Scientific Communications Team Lead (Sr. Director)
Pfizer, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Oncology Scientific Communications Team Lead (Sr. Director)
Today, Pfizer Oncology has an industry‑leading portfolio of approved innovative cancer medicines, including major therapies for metastatic breast cancer, genitourinary cancers, thoracic, and hematologic malignancies complemented by an extensive pipeline of over 50 programs in clinical development.
Role Summary The Scientific Communications Team Lead will report to the Head of Oncology Scientific Communications in the Medical Strategy Management organization of Pfizer Oncology Medical. This role will be accountable for ensuring the development and execution of impactful scientific communication strategies for Pfizer Oncology, encompassing both above‑brand and Therapeutic Area (TA)‑specific initiatives. The Team Lead will oversee a team of professionals who create high‑impact scientific content across various channels, including publications, congresses, field medical tools, and digital platforms. This role ensures alignment with overarching brand and therapeutic strategies, collaborating closely with stakeholders across Pfizer Oncology and the wider Pfizer enterprise.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight for the continuum of scientific communication activities and the overarching scientific narrative, ensuring strategic alignment and excellence in delivery.
Identify requirements for scientific communication platforms (SCP) above brand and TA‑specific content and lead regular gap analyses to identify medical / scientific communication needs and opportunities.
Accountable for ensuring the development and delivery of TA, asset, and above‑asset specific publication strategies, encompassing all stages from planning and conceptualization to production and dissemination.
Lead engagement with CMO enablement platforms and other enterprise stakeholders to develop, deliver, and reflect channel‑specific communications strategies and plans.
Strategic advisor to medical teams, providing cross‑functional guidance and subject matter expertise to foster the creation of effective scientific communication tools, content, and other deliverables.
Ensure Field Medical content execution is aligned with global content strategy across Global/US and International Medical Affairs.
Work closely with clinical study teams during data readouts to determine key messages and publication content aligned to overall publication strategy and SCP.
Deliver internal communications around new scientific and clinical data on medicines and disease areas of interest, coordinating content with medical agencies as appropriate.
Represent scientific communications strategies portfolio and pipeline for senior internal audiences and support external initiatives as required.
Functional Leadership Capabilities
Congress:
Lead end‑to‑end congress activities, develop best practices, and provide guidance on congress strategy planning and execution.
Content:
Serve as the lead for content development, set content strategy, ensure quality and consistency across materials, and drive innovation in scientific storytelling.
Data Disclosure:
Oversee publication strategy, planning, reporting, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maximize the impact of scientific data dissemination.
Basic Qualifications
Biopharmaceutical/biotech or agency experience (Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, or scientific communication within Clinical Development roles).
Relevant experience required: BA/BS with 15+ years of experience, MBA/MSc with 13+ years of experience, PharmD/PhD with 8+ years of experience, MD with 5+ years of experience.
5+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Communications or Publications Agency as a content developer.
Proven track record of leading and managing successful Scientific Communications teams within the pharmaceutical industry.
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.
Diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, overseeing and guiding the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced medical/scientific degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) desirable.
5+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Communications or Publications Agency as a content developer.
Travel & Location Travel 15-20% Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Compensation The annual base salary for this position ranges from $219,800.00 to $366,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program.
Benefits & EEO 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, including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. 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, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or 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.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing and Sales
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Role Summary The Scientific Communications Team Lead will report to the Head of Oncology Scientific Communications in the Medical Strategy Management organization of Pfizer Oncology Medical. This role will be accountable for ensuring the development and execution of impactful scientific communication strategies for Pfizer Oncology, encompassing both above‑brand and Therapeutic Area (TA)‑specific initiatives. The Team Lead will oversee a team of professionals who create high‑impact scientific content across various channels, including publications, congresses, field medical tools, and digital platforms. This role ensures alignment with overarching brand and therapeutic strategies, collaborating closely with stakeholders across Pfizer Oncology and the wider Pfizer enterprise.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight for the continuum of scientific communication activities and the overarching scientific narrative, ensuring strategic alignment and excellence in delivery.
Identify requirements for scientific communication platforms (SCP) above brand and TA‑specific content and lead regular gap analyses to identify medical / scientific communication needs and opportunities.
Accountable for ensuring the development and delivery of TA, asset, and above‑asset specific publication strategies, encompassing all stages from planning and conceptualization to production and dissemination.
Lead engagement with CMO enablement platforms and other enterprise stakeholders to develop, deliver, and reflect channel‑specific communications strategies and plans.
Strategic advisor to medical teams, providing cross‑functional guidance and subject matter expertise to foster the creation of effective scientific communication tools, content, and other deliverables.
Ensure Field Medical content execution is aligned with global content strategy across Global/US and International Medical Affairs.
Work closely with clinical study teams during data readouts to determine key messages and publication content aligned to overall publication strategy and SCP.
Deliver internal communications around new scientific and clinical data on medicines and disease areas of interest, coordinating content with medical agencies as appropriate.
Represent scientific communications strategies portfolio and pipeline for senior internal audiences and support external initiatives as required.
Functional Leadership Capabilities
Congress:
Lead end‑to‑end congress activities, develop best practices, and provide guidance on congress strategy planning and execution.
Content:
Serve as the lead for content development, set content strategy, ensure quality and consistency across materials, and drive innovation in scientific storytelling.
Data Disclosure:
Oversee publication strategy, planning, reporting, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maximize the impact of scientific data dissemination.
Basic Qualifications
Biopharmaceutical/biotech or agency experience (Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, or scientific communication within Clinical Development roles).
Relevant experience required: BA/BS with 15+ years of experience, MBA/MSc with 13+ years of experience, PharmD/PhD with 8+ years of experience, MD with 5+ years of experience.
5+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Communications or Publications Agency as a content developer.
Proven track record of leading and managing successful Scientific Communications teams within the pharmaceutical industry.
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.
Diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, overseeing and guiding the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced medical/scientific degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) desirable.
5+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Communications or Publications Agency as a content developer.
Travel & Location Travel 15-20% Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Compensation The annual base salary for this position ranges from $219,800.00 to $366,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program.
Benefits & EEO 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, including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. 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, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or 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.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing and Sales
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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