Pfizer-Strategy Manager-Shanghai
- China - Shanghai - Shanghai
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our business development and strategic planning teams serve as the corporate representatives in crucial negotiations that impact our ability to deliver groundbreaking solutions that transform patients' lives. We seek dedicated colleagues who can tackle challenges head-on and develop innovative solutions to help us achieve our mission. Your role is vital in embracing these challenges and driving the breakthroughs that make a real difference in the lives of patients. Join us in our commitment to change lives through strategic planning and business development, ensuring that we continue to deliver on our promise of breakthroughs.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Provide guidance and leadership on moderately complex projects, effectively managing time and resources
Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute meaningfully within the Department
Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, develop new options, and operate independently in ambiguous situations, guided by policies
Work independently, receive instruction on unusual or complex problems, and determine objectives of assignments
Review your own work, seek directional review from others, and mentor colleagues by reviewing their work
Utilize judgment and experience to potentially become a resource for others
Lead and execute high-priority strategic design projects, including opportunity assessment, business valuation, and implementation planning
Develop and own the end-to-end process of annual operating plans and strategy
Collaborate with major business units to integrate their plans with the overarching corporate strategy
Evaluate and develop new market initiatives and business opportunities, guiding operational teams in project management and fostering innovation in patient care and healthcare advancements
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience or high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in advanced valuation modeling including discounted cash flows
Ability to synthesize a significant amount of diverse information to build a compelling, data-driven investment case
Prior experience in strategic planning, decision analysis, management consulting, and/or salesforce effectiveness
Builds robust and long-term strategic relationships with individuals from all levels of the organization to ensure future alignment of the entire portfolio
Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling capability and Microsoft PowerPoint skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Master's degree with relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
Demonstrated significant experience in leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong communication and coordination skills
Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
High level of attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

Bus Dev & Strategic PlanningBreakthroughs 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.
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)