Job Description

All over the world, Pfizer colleagues are working together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. In our Pfizer Corporation Austria we market over 100 products for the Austrian market and supervise 9 clinical studies in cooperation with Austrian institutes. As we continue to develop healthcare products and expand our business globally, we are consistently looking for new talents. Right now, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:

Country Portfolio Lead - Vaccines (m/f/d) _ Secondment

part-time & fixed-term for 12 months, until 30.09.2027

The Innovating for Growth organization is an agile, efficient, and innovative cluster-led model, designed to unlock growth and accelerate impact for patients. It is centered on uniting colleagues under a single cluster identity, leveraging AI and digital tools, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The new structure enables dynamic resource allocation, rapid learning and a start-up spirit that empowers teams to act entrepreneurially. Ultimately, I4G aims to reach more patients, faster, with greater impact and collaboration across countries where empowered teams unlock greater value than ever before.

The Country Portfolio Lead-Vaccines (CPL) will collaborate with the sales team to drive in-country execution and lead external engagements by applying scientific expertise within the category. The CPL will strategically align marketing and sales across the category, track key performance indicators like targeting and segmentation, and accelerate execution to improve ROI and outcomes. This role also gathers and shares customer insights to enhance customer experience and drive better patient outcomes across Specialty Care, Oncology, and Primary Care.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

In-Country Marketing Execution to ensure effective implementation of promotional activities to achieve desired business outcomes:

• Deliver POAs (Plan of Actions) for portfolio working with Cluster Commercial Leads; achieve category business objectives

• Develop and implement congress activities aligned to business goals

• Work collaboratively with the Field Force to drive external engagements

• Gain buy-in to strategies and tactics through validation meetings with the Field Force

• Work with Marketing Operations Team, leveraging Gen AI where possible to localize promotional materials to be used externally with customers

• Implement disease awareness campaigns or patient support programs where relevant and appropriate

• Assume responsibility for a new product 6 to 12 months prior to launch to ensure the successful execution of pre-launch / post-launch activities

Monitor In-Country Execution

• Monitor progress against designated promotional plans and defined product KPIs to ensure corrective action if necessary

• Manage and monitory category DME within the designated country, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets

Market Intelligence & Feedback Loop

• Work with AI tools to identify trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities. Gather customer/competitor insights and feed them to Cluster Execution Lead and Cluster Commercial Leads.

• Develop deep knowledge of category competitor products within the market

• Establish an understanding of key customer group needs, drivers and attitudes to shape segmentation of customers. Support aligning marketing segmentation with customer segmentation to drive further impact with each segment.

• Spend time on the field with field force for each POA cycle. Focus on marketing projects when interacting with HCPs/KOLs (according to Austrian law - AMG)

Provide input into Marketing planning to ensure the long-term success and profitability of products within the category

• Provide input to Cluster Commercial Leads in the development of operational plans for designated products within the category

• Provide input to mid to longer term brand plans, growth opportunities and category plans

KOL development

• Identify, develop and mobilize key customers to support advocates KOL development within the category

• Develop a network of key customers within the category

Collaboration & Best Practice Sharing

• Collaborate with other CPLs to share best practices across countries

• Communicate professionally and timely, internally and externally,

Self-Development & AI fluency

• Maintain and regularly update a personal development plan to enhance performance and growth within the current role.

• Actively engage in Pfizer training programs and learning opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge.

• Become AI fluent and become competent using different AI tools to maximize productivity and impact.

• Strengthen core competencies through continuous learning and feedback from peers and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Minimum requirements

• Degree level qualification or equivalent.

• More than 2-3 years of marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Excellent written and spoken presentation skills

• Ability to work under pressure (e.g. cope with multi-tasks) whilst maintaining quality

• Computer literate – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams)

• Proficiency in English and in one of the local languages

• Excellent communication skills, being able to inspire collaboration internally

• External ambassador – Being able to build trust with external stakeholders

• Ability to influence without authority

Preferred requirements

• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with strong business and marketing acumen

• Managing complexity across brands – ability to simplify complex situations into simple solutions

• Planning and organizational excellence

• Ability to influence across stakeholders in a matrix environment

• Can do attitude and positive energy

• Experience in the Vaccinefield is an asset

• Openness to work with AI to improve productivity and impact

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Provide the primary groups or key role(s) that this role will interact with as a regular part of the role responsibilities. Include any external interactions as appropriate

Internal connections

• Leadership of activities across functions (medical, sales and access), where collaboration is needed to achieve success

External connections

• Drive KOL development and advocacy in accordance with Pfizer policies and maintain personal contact with key customers/KOLs

We offer:

• Attractive remuneration

• Corporate health management like „Pfizer in Balance“, vaccination programs, medical checkups, first-aid-trainings and more

• Staff restaurant with lunch allowance

• 24-hour-accident insurance for (non-)work related accidents in Austria

• Flexible working hours with Homeoffice-option

• Various career and development opportunities thanks to e.g. Growth Gigs and Mentoring

• Recognition for company anniversaries, monetary gifts for special occasions such as marriage or childbirth

• Social engagement as part of corporate volunteering ​

Compensation and other terms of employment will remain unchanged throughout the secondment period.

Together we represent:

Breakthroughs that change patients' livesTM – At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. Learn more about Pfizer as an employer via: www.pfizer.at

Convinced?

We are looking forward to your online application with all complete document (CV and Cover Letter - these as well as additional documents can be added and uploaded at the “Resume/CV” section of the “My Experience” page.) Apply today via www.pfizer.at/karriere

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

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