WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU
Join the Marketing Academy’s work to build world-class marketing capability by shaping the end-to-end strategy for how we attract, develop, and retain next-generation marketing talent. This secondment is a high-impact opportunity to lead our commercial early career talent and recruiting strategy and provide (1) strategic oversight of three commercial talent development programs (MBA Marketing Rotational Program, Commercial Associate Rotational Program and Commercial Pfizer Futures summer program) (2) direct people management oversight of MRP program and colleagues (3) people management oversight of 2-3 early career program leads.
You’ll work at the center of a dynamic ecosystem—rotational colleagues, alumni and mentors, school relationship managers, People Experience (PX), advisory board members, and senior commercial leaders—bringing diverse perspectives together with excellence and clarity. This role is a people leader with real breadth—ideal for someone who loves coaching and influencing.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
Lead a flagship talent engine that directly influences Pfizer’s future marketing talent bench
Operate with high visibility across recruiting, PX, senior leaders, and university partnerships.
Strengthen your leadership brand through governance, data-driven strategy, and people leadership at scale.
HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT
Own the commercial/marketing early talent strategy, program leadership and team development
Lead the strategic oversight of three commercial talent development programs, ensuring a strong, future-ready pipeline across rotational and internship cohorts.
Coach and mentor Marketing Rotational Managers and Commercial Associates fostering performance, development, and a high-impact team culture at scale.
Direct people leader for 2-3 early career program leads.
Build and execute the marketing recruiting strategy (early career)
Maintain and successfully deploy a tiered recruiting strategy for target MBA universities, aligned to desired marketer capabilities and tailored by school.
Work closely with the team to provide oversight of the Commercial Pfizer Futures summer program recruiting approach in partnership with PX.
Partner with PX to identify and form strategic relationships with target universities for the Commercial Pfizer Futures summer program.
Lead undergraduate rotational program strategy, governance, and evolution (with data-backed recommendations)
Co-design the newly approved Commercial Associate Rotational Program rotation structure, training and development needs and cohort engagement.
Drive program development by identifying insights, recommendations, and securing endorsement through governance forums (e.g., advisory board/senior leader partnership).
Establish/advance success metrics for newly approved Commercial Associate Rotational Program.
Own advisory board operating rhythm: agenda setting, recommendation development/presentations, and follow-through on actions.
Maintain a macro view of talent/recruiting/marketing trends while staying close to what resonates with key candidate segments.
Own the rotational talent lifecycle and experience (candidate → alumni)
Partner with commercial leaders to forecast talent needs and align hiring, development, and placement to future priorities for the MBA Marketing Rotational Program colleagues and newly approved Commercial Associate Rotational Program colleagues.
Develop and coach MBA Marketing Rotational colleagues to successfully unlock their potential, prepare for program transition and/or next six-month rotational experience.
Launch and successfully support Commercial Associate Rotational Program colleagues for their first rotation.
Build culture, community, and inclusive engagement at scale
Oversee development of a strong community through networking, learning, and career development experiences (in partnership with operations/program leads).
Assess/implement curated coaching, mentoring, and onboarding tools/curricula across early talent programs (where in scope).
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 8+years ofexperience.
A tenured colleague with 5+ years of corporate work experience.
A current or former marketer (or adjacent talent/program leader) who can translate business needs into compelling recruiting and development strategies.
Proven experience designing and leading programs/initiatives at scale.
A skilled collaborator who can align diverse stakeholders, drive decision-making, and move multiple workstreams forward.
Comfortable leading through data: defining metrics, building narratives, and using insights to recommend change.
A people leader who enjoys coaching, culture-building, and creating inclusive, high-performing teams.
Strong execution skills with attention to process, governance, and scalability.
Able to demonstrate ability to lead with empathy, inclusion, and a growth mindset.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
Program development, stakeholder influence, and executive-ready communication.
Recruiting strategy (campus + experienced) and employer brand mindset.
Program governance, operating rhythm, and operational excellence with SOP/tool discipline.
Organizational excellence.
Coach-like mindset.
Nice-to-Have
Master's degree with at least 7+ years of experience; OR a PhD with 5+ years of experience, OR a MD with 4+ years of experience.
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.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: July 1, 2026
Additional Location Information: PA - Collegeville
Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
Secondment 9 months
If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
There will be no change to your current work location.
Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).
This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.
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
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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