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Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations

Salary

$214,900 - $358,100 per year

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Description

The Head of Oncology Medical Affairs Business Operations leads the day-to-day business operations, planning, governance, resource management, communications, and organizational enablement required to advance the priorities of the Oncology Medical Affairs organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead day-to-day business operations for the Chief Oncology Medical Officer
  • Develop and implement business plans, goals, and success measures for Oncology Medical Affairs
  • Improve leadership team effectiveness, collaboration, and execution
  • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and build partnerships across Medical Affairs, Oncology, Research, Development, Commercial, and other functions
  • Manage resource and full-time equivalent (FTE) planning across Oncology Medical Affairs
  • Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Develop executive presentations, briefing materials, and engage in internal and external communications
  • Promote responsible adoption of AI-enabled ways of working and operational excellence

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; or master's degree, MBA, MPH, PharmD, or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, healthcare, Medical Affairs, R&D operations, business operations, strategy, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and delivering results in a global, highly matrixed organization
  • Strong business planning, operational leadership, project and portfolio management, organizational effectiveness, and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Oncology or Medical Affairs experience and an understanding of evidence generation, scientific communications, patient-centered medical strategy, and the healthcare ecosystem
  • Experience in a Business Operations, Development Business Operations (DBO), strategy, program leadership, or organizational effectiveness role supporting a senior executive or leadership team
  • Experience with FTE planning, workforce capacity management, resource allocation, and organizational prioritization

Salary: The annual base salary for this position ranges from $214,900.00 to $358,100.00.

Benefits: Pfizer offers comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help colleagues lead healthy lives and support each of life's moments.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • oncology
  • Medical Affairs
  • FTE planning
  • workforce capacity management
  • organizational prioritization
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