Job Description

Why Patients Need You

As part of the Rare Hematology/Endocrine franchise, the US Sickle Cell Team aims to meaningfully improve the lives and treatment of individuals living with Sickle Cell.The Sickle Cell Portfolio represents a growth opportunity for Specialty Care and Pfizer, with one asset in phase 3 development (osivelotor) and one previously marketed product (Oxbryta) currently under regulatory review.

The Sickle Cell Launch and Access Integration Lead will be a critical leader for the US Sickle Cell Disease portfolio. This individual will play a key role by helping to develop, coordinate and execute an overarching go-to-market strategy by thoroughly understanding the sickle cell disease patient journey and partnering with cross-functional partners to enable access and ensure adherence to medication as appropriate. In addition, this role will be responsible for core strategic activities including operating/brand planning lead and overseeing product launch activities in partnership with Global and cross functional colleagues.

This role requires the ability to prioritize in order to advance key portfolio imperatives that aim to maximize patient access and adherence within a unique and dynamic landscape. This role is critical in developing and managing compliant resources, strategies and solutions to educate, enhance the patient experience and improve access to therapy. In addition, this role requires strong strategic and analytical skills, a passion for supporting patients, a problem-solving mindset, focus on innovation and a proven track record of exceptional cross-functional collaboration and leadership. This position reports to the Senior Director, US Sickle Cell Disease Marketing Team Lead.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Launch Lead Responsibilities

• Planning, leading and executing launch readiness for the US region

• Developing the US go to market strategy through collaboration with cross functional and brand team partners including oversight of local marketplace activation plans

• Leading near, mid, and long-term strategic planning for US SCD portfolio including guiding the development of Operating Plans

• Monitoring competitive landscape and developing communications/action plans

• Forecasting lead in partnership with IIS and Finance

• Supporting supply forecast in partnership with PGS team

• Overseeing internal and external communications, as necessary

Access Integration Lead Responsibilities

• Leading strategy and coordination for all patient access solutions and support services (i.e. patient hub, Specialty Pharmacy, copay card, etc.) in partnership with GAV cross functional partners (i.e. USMA, Specialty Access Solutions, Specialty Pharmacy, etc.)

• Providing support, educational materials and access training for Field Reimbursement Team in partnership with Patient Solutions team

• Partnering with Marketing, Medical, USMA, Specialty Access & Solutions, SPP, Patient Solutions, and Legal teams to develop innovative patient access strategies and solutions to overcome anticipated and realized hurdles to patient access

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience required, or Master's degree and 7+ years of experience, or Ph.D./PharmD and 5+ years of experience required

• Demonstrated initiative, strong problem solving, decision making and leadership skills

• Strong strategic skills, with the ability to translate strategy and analysis to a tactical, executable level

• Strong business acumen & negotiation skills and ability to effectively lead and influence a large cross functional/indirect team

• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize/multi-task effectively

• Strong project management skills/experience

• Pharmaceutical marketing experience and strong knowledge of the US healthcare market required

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively both one-on-one and in groups

• Strong analytical skills; detail and action-oriented

• Creative and agile learner

• Experience representing opportunities and brand plans to senior leadership

• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, agility and comfort in prioritizing, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or MPH preferred

• Rare disease and/or specialty experience strongly preferred

• Previous Sickle Cell Disease experience preferred

• Prior launch and patient access/payer 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 day to apply: April 7, 2026

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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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