Head of External Innovation leading business development and AI-integration in Oncology Early Stage Development. Fostering partnerships and enhancing clinical decision-making within Pfizer.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison with business development to define and implement the global oncology business development strategy, oversee due diligence activities, and cultivate high-impact external partnerships.
Engage with executive leadership and disease area strategy teams to assess portfolio needs, deliver strategic recommendations, and ensure clear, compelling communication of product strategies and updates.
Advise on the prioritization of both internal and external preclinical and clinical research initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Provide matrix leadership to early-stage Global Development Product Leaders (GDPLs), clinical scientists, clinical pharmacologists, and other team members within the function.
Collaborate regularly with leaders and representatives across Pfizer Oncology and partner lines to enhance awareness of emerging targets, priorities, and project status, fostering alignment and influence.
Lead and participate in Key Opinion Leader (KOL) advisory boards to gather expert feedback on development assets and inform portfolio strategy.
Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize findings to support the advancement of clinical development programs in the context of competitive intelligence.
Champion and deliver on the integration of innovative approaches in early clinical development, including artificial intelligence, translational technologies, model-informed drug development, precision medicine, and other process improvement related initiatives, in order to accelerate decision-making.
Contribute to organizational excellence within the OESD department by fostering a collaborative, transparent, and trust-based team environment that encourages open communication and alignment with the overall portfolio vision.
Requirements
MD, MD-PhD, or PharmD with 10+ years of industry experience in oncology drug development is preferred
Clinical oncology experience; board certification in oncology preferred (including BCOP if PharmD)
Significant industry leadership experience in clinical, translational and/or basic research in biomedical sciences
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 internal company leadership, external development partners and investigators/medical professionals
Has a global perspective and mindset, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues from myriad cultures, backgrounds, and geographies
Capacity to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment
Demonstrates a passion for helping patients with cancer and for the science of oncology.
Benefits
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Job title
Head of External Innovation – Oncology Early Development
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