IIS Director, Thoracic

The IIS Director, Thoracic is the strategic insights partner to the newly formed SV/FetraV launch team, with primary accountability for the US business and close partnership with global counterparts.

This position sits within the Integrated Insights & Strategy (IIS) organization and acts as the integrator for all analytics-related requests across the thoracic franchise, working closely with Performance Analytics & Insights (PAI), Data Science, market research, pipeline insights, and brand teams to identify critical business issues, shape launch strategy, and optimize commercial investments.

Responsibilities:

US Forecasting & Long-Range Planning

• Lead development and implementation of complex models to produce unbiased, objective short-term and long-term US revenue forecasts for SV/FetraV and in-market thoracic products
• Collaborate with ICO IIS team members to ensure model is aligned across geographies
• Lead US in-line forecasting for TIVDAK, including quarterly latest estimates, demand and performance tracking, and refinement of assumptions based on in-market trends
• Own the US long-range planning (LRP) process for the thoracic franchise, including scenario planning and contribution to global guidance
• Work with supply chain teams to ensure accurate and scenario-based demand forecasts
• Ensure alignment of forecasting assumptions across all thoracic indications, and lead alignment of key stakeholders on the appropriate source of insight for each assumption
• Partner with the Business Analytics (BA) team to ensure consistency of assumptions across forecasting and analytics workstreams
• Actualize forecast models quarterly to set latest estimates; track forecast accuracy and key assumptions across data sources, and continuously refine assumptions based on in-market performance
• Support the Franchise head in obtaining executive approval of forecast assumptions and outputs

US Market Research & Insights

• Lead US market research to inform SV/FetraV launch planning, including market landscaping, customer insights, and competitive dynamics
• Partner with the Pipeline Insights team on global market research, ensuring US and global insights are shared across teams
• Synthesize forecasts, market research, secondary analytics, and competitive intelligence into a single, actionable strategic narrative for senior leadership

Strategy & Launch Planning

• Serve as the dedicated strategic insights partner to the SV/FetraV launch team, shaping US launch strategy, growth drivers, competitive positioning, and prioritized strategic imperatives
• Act as the single point of contact for the US SV/FetraV teams and ensuring alignment of strategy, assumptions, and deliverables across regions
• Frame and lead strategic deep-dives on critical business questions, bringing structured frameworks and clear recommendations to franchise leadership
• Present forecast outputs, strategic implications, and trade-off considerations to senior leadership in a timely, clear, and effective manner

Analytics Integration & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the integrator for all analytics-related requests for the thoracic franchise, partnering with PAI and Data Science on market landscaping and ad hoc analytics
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning to translate demand forecasts into accurate manufacturing, production, and stock-keeping plans
• Partner with Pricing and Market Access teams to inform and validate US launch pricing assumptions
• Provide revenue forecasts as input to key corporate processes, collaborating with Finance, Global Value & Access, and Program Management as appropriate
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to develop meaningful solutions to business priorities, gain alignment, and enable better decision-making

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, science or business-related focus preferred, and 8+ years of relevant experience; or MS/MBA with 7+ years of experience; of PhD with 5+ years of experience
• Minimum of 5+ years in biopharmaceutical insights functions (forecasting, market research, or analytics) and/or management consulting, with demonstrated expertise in sophisticated forecasting methodologies
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development and commercialization, including US market access dynamics and industry competitive dynamics
• Superior analytical ability, strategic thinking, and excellent project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functionally in a matrix environment without direct authority
• Excellent oral/written communication and executive presentation skills; self-starter comfortable operating with ambiguity
• Experience integrating insights from disparate sources and ensuring alignment across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oncology experience is strongly preferred; thoracic/lung cancer market knowledge a plus
• Prior product launch experience, ideally in oncology, with demonstrated ability to build launch forecasts and insights plans from early assumptions
• Demonstrated experience in commercial strategy, brand planning, or strategic consulting, with the ability to synthesize insights into clear strategic recommendations for senior leadership
• Experience creating and operating oncology forecasts using multiple methodologies
• Experience working in a strategy consulting firm, conducting analysis and market research projects
• Comfort presenting to and advising senior management; ability to speak their language and respond to their needs
• Ability to manage ambiguity and uncertainty, act without the total picture, and pose effective questions to identify information required for decision-making
• Ability to communicate complex datasets to executive audience
• Comfort utilizing AI to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help colleagues lead healthy lives and support each of life's moments
• 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
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage