Global Commercial Oncology CDx Lead

Global Commercial Oncology CDx Lead

At Pfizer Oncology, we are committed to "Outdo Cancer" by advancing transformative medicines wherever we can make a profound difference in the lives of patients. Today, Pfizer Oncology has an industry-leading pipeline that includes the combined legacy Pfizer and Seagen portfolio across breast, genitourinary, hematology-oncology, thoracic, and gastrointestinal therapeutic areas.

The Global Commercial Oncology CDx Lead will drive commercial thought leadership on companion diagnostic global launch strategy for pre-launch oncology assets, including a potential first-in-class integrin-Beta-6 (IB6)-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) sigvotatug vedotin (SV) (should a companion diagnostic be needed). The first commercial launch could potentially be in 2L+ NSCLC in 2027.

Job Description

• Lead the development and execution of global commercial companion diagnostic (CDx) launch strategies that are well-aligned with Rx launch strategies.
• Develop and implement global market development plans to drive awareness of testing and adoption of new companion diagnostic solutions, including education, awareness, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead and manage commercial diagnostic global partnerships to ensure aligned commercial strategies and joint value propositions for CDx and Rx; oversee joint steering committees.
• Partner with Oncology R&D Clinical Diagnostics, Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Global Access & Value teams to ensure seamless incorporation of CDx commercial considerations into clinical development plans.
• Partner with US and International commercial teams and Commercial Strategy & Innovation (CSI) to ensure alignment on target product profiles that may incorporate biomarker-selected populations, and global revenue assumptions on biomarker testing.
• Deliver Global Guidance for Operating Plan and Long-Range Forecast assumptions for brands that require biomarker testing (i.e., global testing rates, HCP actionability rates) reflective of CDx aspiration as well as risk/benefit to medicine uptake by leveraging real-world data.
• Drive integration of CDx into specific tumor area treatment ecosystems to optimize patient identification and access to targeted therapies.
• Work closely with Global Access & Value team and regional teams to support reimbursement strategies and health technology assessments for CDx.
• Identify and address barriers to CDx uptake, including logistical, operational, and economic challenges.
• Partner with Oncology Customer Analytics & Insights (CAI) to establish standardized KPIs and performance metrics to measure success of CDx initiatives globally.
• Develop detailed, strategic commercialization roadmaps and plans to ensure CDx launch readiness and appropriate planning assessments by partnering closely with the Chief Marketing Office Launch Excellence team.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including diagnostic companies, healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and payers.
• Monitor global market trends, regulatory landscapes, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decisions and anticipate future needs.
• Conduct all activities and make decisions that are in accordance with Company policies and SOPs, Pfizer Values & global regulatory guidelines, and requests consultation when navigating uncertain situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12+ years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise leading and executing a successful global pharmaceutical/biotech oncology companion diagnostic launch.
• Ability to work independently across senior level stakeholders and demonstrates judgment of what needs to be escalated.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to engage experts from a wide range of functional areas to improve business performance and find a path forward.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, detail-oriented, action-oriented, creative, flexible, self-motivated.
• Proven track record of translating key insights into meaningful strategies and tactics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences.
• Solid understanding of today's Global and US pharmaceutical environment, including Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance.
• Is a role model for the Pfizer Values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Oncology precision medicine experience required.
• Companion diagnostic launch experience required.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.