Partner, Venture Capital & Equity
- North America - Any Pfizer Site
- United States - New York - New York City
ROLE SUMMARY
The Pfizer Ventures Partner is a senior role within Pfizer’s Worldwide Business Development/Business Innovation organization. This role will be expected to identify new investments, lead diligence, lead and negotiate term-sheets and definitive deal documents, build investment syndicates and execute/manage venture capital investments. This leader will actively manage investments in early-stage private biotechnology companies as a member of portfolio company boards of directors.
New investments will be aligned with Pfizer’s scientific and business strategies, with the goal of providing strategic and financial benefit to Pfizer. Sourcing, executing and managing new investments is the key component of this role, as is the pursuit of strategic transactions between our portfolio companies and Pfizer. To be successful, this leader will need to leverage both internal and external networks of diverse groups, with the goal of creating/supporting strong companies to partner with Pfizer and provide financial returns.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
· Member of the Pfizer Venture global team reporting to the Senior Managing Partner
· Lead for new investment activity in China and responsible for executing alongside similar activities in the United States
· Identify investment opportunities in private companies with breakthrough science/technology and strong leadership teams relevant to R&D strategy
· Lead and execute transactions through diligence, financial analysis, negotiation, and legal documentation in conjunction with internal and external attorneys
· Collaborate with Pfizer senior executives and R&D leadership to ensure new investment activities align with Pfizer’s strategic priorities
· Work with company CEOs/management via board participation to build successful companies and biopharmaceutical products with ROI for Pfizer
· Manage governance processes ensuring compliance with corporate and Pfizer Ventures procedures
· Manage and track investments over time, providing data for financial reporting and presentations
· Cultivate diverse relationships external to Pfizer within the global Biotech ecosystem
· Knowledgably represent Pfizer in discussions with external audiences and routinely present and represent Pfizer Ventures at external meeting/conferences and forums
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Advanced science/business degree preferred – PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with 10- 15+ years’ experience .
· Experience working on company boards, effectively communicating, advising, presenting to, and influencing C-Suite level leaders
· Significant understanding of the biopharmaceutical model with at least fifteen years of relevant investing, biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development work experience
· Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with scientific and business leaders inside and outside the organization
· Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as operate within team of peers across corporate functions
· Skilled in use of Microsoft based business and AI software systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· MBA preferred
Significant experience and track record in venture capital investing, equity research, business development, and/or equity capital markets or external facing R&D role is preferred
· Extensive experience in a scientific research field of interest to Pfizer R&D: AI, Immunology and Inflammation, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Vaccines, or enabling technologies such as Protein Engineering, Drug Safety, Pharmacokinetics, etc.
· Demonstrated ability to lead financing rounds and build strong syndicates
· Experience working on private company boards and leading board committees
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
· Ability to travel globally 25-50%
· Non-traditional work hours required on an as needed basis –early mornings, nights, weekends and during vacation time.
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.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
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.
Business Innovation
Business Innovation at Pfizer combines commercial strategy, consulting, business development, partner development programs, and portfolio and investment analysis into a powerful team.
Our mission is to spark sustainable growth for Pfizer and touch patients' lives by providing breakthrough medicines and vaccines. Together, we shatter boundaries, redefine possibilities, and transform healthcare's future. Join us in shaping a brighter, healthier world where innovation knows no bounds.
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.
For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)