Director, Breast Cancer Patient Experience DTC Lead (Secondment 9-12 months)

Pfizer Commercial Oncology is introducing the world to the next era of cancer care. With a growing portfolio of novel therapies, industry-leading R&D, and a goal of delivering eight breakthroughs by 2030 across major cancer types, we're translating cutting-edge science into market-shaping impact. Here, you'll partner with exceptional colleagues across scientific, medical, and manufacturing teams, backed by advanced digital and AI-enabled infrastructure and the authority to accelerate medicines from discovery to delivery. Guided by our values of courage, excellence, equity, and joy, you'll have the opportunity to stretch your skills and build a career that evolves with you—across teams, roles, and the Pfizer enterprise. Join us to make history — for patients, for their families, for the future.

ROLE SUMMARY

The US Breast Cancer business is one of the largest and strategically critical franchises within Pfizer Oncology, anchored by IBRANCE, a multibillion-dollar market-leading therapy, and strengthened by a robust late-stage pipeline asset CDK4. In 2026, IBRANCE and TUKYSA will contribute >$3B in net revenue to Pfizer Oncology and continue to be market leaders in their respective settings despite intensifying competition. Pfizer Oncology is also preparing to launch a new novel medicine in breast cancer in two years, along with indication expansions. The Breast Cancer Consumer/Patient Marketing team continues to lead the way internally and innovate in all aspects of engagement with patients, caregivers, and patient advocacy groups.

The Director, Breast Cancer Patient Experience DTC Secondee will be responsible for driving best-in-class consumer marketing and patient engagement strategies for IBRANCE as the brand approaches patient expiry in August 2027.

This leader will own the IBRANCE US direct to consumer strategy and tactical execution, serving as the primary counterpart to agency and cross-functional partners, while simultaneously building the foundational end-to-end patient experience strategy for the BC pipeline to ensure US launch readiness and success. The role requires strong strategic, analytical, and cross-functional leadership capabilities, as well as deep expertise in consumer/patient marketing within a regulated industry.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Consumer Marketing Strategy & Execution – IBRANCE

• Own and lead the US IBRANCE consumer strategic and tactical plan, aligned to brand objectives, lifecycle priorities, and LOE preparedness.
• Develop and execute direct to consumer media strategy and an integrated omnichannel marketing program across all channels (OLV/CTV, radio, print, digital, social, search), including innovative messaging, segmentation, audience profiling, and creative shoots.
• Serve as Consumer Agency Lead, managing creative and media agency partners, scopes of work, budgets, and executional excellence.
• Partner with CMO and Analytics teams to define KPIs, monitor performance, and optimize consumer programs in real time.
• Lead consumer-focused planning and strategies in support of IBRANCE LOE readiness.
• Lead creative updates based on latest FDA guidance.
• Serve as budget lead for consumer
• Support unbranded initiatives and Ambassador programs

Cross-Functional Leadership & Portfolio Integration

• Ensure strong connectivity between consumer/patient and HCP strategies, partnering closely with IBRANCE and BC HCP Marketing teams on campaign and customer insights.
• Assure alignment of IBRANCE marketing plans with the overall breast cancer portfolio and individual brand strategies.
• Contribute to Strategic & Tactical Plans, Operating Plans, POA materials, and senior leadership updates across the portfolio.
• Monitor the evolving breast cancer competitive landscape and translate insights into patient and consumer engagement strategies.
• Lead the execution of organizational plans to meet critical business planning deliverables including annual operating plan and consumer tactics.
• Support the Breast Cancer Franchise team for leadership presentations, performance updates, brand metrics, and OpEx management.
• Lead through influence, modeling Pfizer Values and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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.

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, OR Master’s degree with 7+ years, OR PhD/PharmD with 5+ years of experience.
• Significant experience in US consumer and/or patient marketing, including ownership of complex omnichannel programs and OPDP submissions.
• US Consumer/Patient marketing experience inclusive of TV, with a track record of contributing to launch performance and/or growth of in-line brands.
• Demonstrated strong consumer marketing insights & strategy capabilities:
• Understanding of consumer/patient needs, preferences, and behaviors along the customer journey
• Strong understanding of media planning and performance metrics
• Advanced analytics to measure attribution, improve marketing mix, and drive higher ROI
• Leveraging technology and platforms for greater automation and better outcomes
• Positioning, activating, and governing brands over time
• Creating tailored content across brands, segments, and channels for integrated execution
• Constructing and managing tests to optimize marketing efficiency across audiences and channels
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic marketing plans in competitive, regulated environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills; ability to lead cross-functional and agency partners.
• Confidence and ingenuity to initiate, create, and bring ambiguity into action; strong analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and creative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Oncology and/or breast cancer experience strongly preferred.
• Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) media experience preferred.
• Experience supporting asset launch readiness and/or LOE planning.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Champion innovation; seek learnings from other brands and industries to enhance plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead colleagues outside of a direct reporting relationship through influence and persuasion.
• Comfort with ambiguity and complex “white space” environments; agile mindset with a track record of delivering under accelerated deadlines.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: July 24th, 2026.
• Domestic travel up to ~20%, with additional travel as needed for key meetings, congresses, and patient engagements.
• NOT eligible for Relocation Package
• This position is hybrid and requires working onsite 2 to 3 days per week
• Locations: NYHQ, PA - Collegeville, IL - Lake Forest, WA - Bothell, CA - San Diego, MA - Cambridge

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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