Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships
- Europe - Any Pfizer Site
- South Africa - Johannesburg
- Morocco - Casablanca
- Algeria - Algiers
- Kenya - Nairobi
- United States - New York - New York City
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to: Vice President, Global Commercial Access Partnerships
A Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships is being recruited to join Global Commercial Access Partnership (GCAP), part of the Emerging Markets Access and Accord Organisation. GCAP is a dedicated team that leverages above country financing and works with a broad set of global health actors at global, regional and country levels to accelerate equitable and commercially sustainable access to Pfizer’s inline and pipeline breakthroughs (therapeutics, vaccines, biologics) and improve patient care for underserved populations in more than 100 countries globally.
This role will primarily focus on two areas:
Preparing for the successful launch of new global health assets, ensuring operational readiness and market introduction strategies. The immediate priority will be preparing for the launch of the multidose vial presentation of Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV MDV), working cross-functionally and with external partners to enable successful introduction and scale-up through maternal vaccination pathways.
Identifying and developing innovative partnerships in oncology and primary care to expand access to Pfizer medicines in emerging markets, including owning day-to-day operations and managing contracting processes for access agreements with partners to ensure timely execution and compliance.
The Director will work closely with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that advance health equity and strengthen health systems.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Launch Planning & Execution
Lead the development and execution of launch plans for prioritized global health assets, including vaccines, therapeutics, and biologics.
Drive operational readiness for new product introductions, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts to support successful market entry and scale-up of new assets.
Lead RSV MDV launch planning, including maternal vaccination pathway readiness and external partner engagement.
Access Partnerships & Market Shaping
Identify and pursue innovative partnerships in vaccines, oncology and primary care to increase access to Pfizer’s medicines.
Explore novel financing mechanisms and above-country access arrangements to support sustainable healthcare delivery.
Conduct market and partner assessments to identify opportunities for funded commercial access agreements.
Design and implement multi-stakeholder partnerships that improve outcomes at scale.
Own day-to-day operations related to access initiatives, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution.
Manage contracting processes for access agreements, including negotiation, compliance, and documentation.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for operational delivery across all assigned projects.
Additional Responsibilities
Represent Pfizer in high-level engagements with governments, donors, and multilateral organizations.
Lead negotiations and cultivate relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
Oversee supply-side strategies in collaboration with internal experts, including pricing, production planning, and regulatory processes.
Engage internal technical experts to provide support on product prioritization, demand forecasting, and quality assurance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in market access, commercial strategy, partnerships, global health market shaping or related roles within healthcare or similar fast-paced environments.
Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly.
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently and propose innovative solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships internally and externally.
Familiarity with contracting processes and compliance requirements for partnership agreements.
Willingness to travel frequently and navigate multicultural environments.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Travel requirement up to 25% of their time
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: Dec 31, 2025
Eligible for Relocation Package: No
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
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