Director, Vaccines Business Operations
- United States - New York - Pearl River
ROLE SUMMARY
- This position performs business operations planning and management for Vaccines Research and Development activities, to ensure timely and compliant conduct of vaccine development programs.
- The incumbent applies a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical and vaccine research and development processes as well as budget planning expertise to independently guide cross-functional vaccine development program teams, formulating and delivering resource and funding plans required to secure program funding.
- The incumbent provides input and influence to both program development and internal governance strategy and will independently provide consultation to vaccines leadership on resource deployment issues.
- Collaborates with, and serves as an advisor to, many external partners to ensure efficient and compliant business transactions are conducted, including finance, legal, Pfizer R&D and CDO partner lines, business technology, commercial functions and external vendors.
- The incumbent will independently lead and project manage VRD process improvement initiatives and other non-portfolio facing projects and activities.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plays an active role in vaccine program teams, ensuring a complete and accurate record of planned activities, the budget and resources required to conduct them, key decision points and potential risks and opportunities is maintained. Collaborates with internal and external partners to resolve issues of a complex nature when funding and/or resourcing are at risk of being on critical path.
- Acts as subject matter expert to program teams on issues relating to governance, funding authorization, engagement with partner lines, contracting, tracking of internal resources and generation of program resourcing plans.
- Supports business development activities as a key member of due diligence and external funding teams. Works with internal subject matter experts to define product development plans, generate aligned cross-functional development cost and resource estimates and negotiate with external partners to achieve mutually agreeable scenarios.
- Responsible for gathering and maintaining projections of clinical and non-clinical assay demand and developing tools to generate estimates of internal and external resourcing required to deliver them. Acts as SME for finance business partners in management of associated budget (>$100M per year).
- Represents VRD Business Operations in cross-functional teams tasked with developing Business Technology solutions to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness of VRD activities.
- Manage issues relating to budget and resource planning in external engagements and collaborations.
- Work closely with VRD scientists, development management and leadership to ensure alignment on objectives, resourcing to achieve them, timelines and prioritization.
- Proactively bring forward ideas for process improvements and more efficient operations.
- Develop and when appropriate deliver presentations for Pfizer senior-level management relating to VRD topics
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred
- 8+ years of experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in R&D Business Operations, Finance and Development Management. Familiarity with Pfizer preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to draft financial / operational PowerPoint presentations according to prescribed templates and to develop concise informative templates when required.
- Demonstrated ability to design and create complex Excel models
- Skilled at assessing financial information and conveying summarizing key information verbally or in writing
- Experienced and effective in communicating and interacting with senior level stakeholders.
- Experienced in managing multiple, competing tasks simultaneously; defining and executing complex strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, across multiple lines.
- Demonstrated understanding of vaccine research and development process.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness with proven ability to anticipate needs, prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple priorities with tight timelines, and take initiative with a minimal amount of supervision.
- Strong project management and skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
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.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Standard office environment, with the individual co-located in open space or workstation with other staff and scientists.
- Occasional access to laboratory which will require appropriate EHS training be completed.
- No significant physical requirements except significant amounts of computer/keyboard and phone use.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Some travel may be required – Up to 10%.
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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Research and Development
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.
Pfizer Research & Development
Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.
With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we use a multidisciplinary approach that blends scientific expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic collaborations, igniting a powerful engine that propels groundbreaking discoveries into life-saving treatments for patients in need.
Through our relentless pursuit of progress, we envision a future where cutting-edge medicines pave the way to healthier, happier lives worldwide.
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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