Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships at Pfizer

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to: Vice President, Global Commercial Access Partnerships 

• A Director, Launch Assets and Innovative Access Partnerships is being recruited to join Global Commercial Access Partnership (GCAP), part of the Emerging Markets Access and Accord Organisation. GCAP is a dedicated team that leverages above country financing and works with a broad set of global health actors at global, regional and country levels to accelerate equitable and commercially sustainable access to Pfizer’s inline and pipeline breakthroughs (therapeutics, vaccines, biologics) and improve patient care for underserved populations in more than 100 countries globally.  

This role will primarily focus on two areas: 

• Preparing for the successful launch of new global health assets, ensuring operational readiness and market introduction strategies. The immediate priority will be preparing for the launch of the multidose vial presentation of Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV MDV), working cross-functionally and with external partners to enable successful introduction and scale-up through maternal vaccination pathways. 
• Identifying and developing innovative partnerships in oncology and primary care to expand access to Pfizer medicines in emerging markets, including owning day-to-day operations and managing contracting processes for access agreements with partners to ensure timely execution and compliance. 
• The Director will work closely with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that advance health equity and strengthen health systems. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

 Launch Planning & Execution 

• Lead the development and execution of launch plans for prioritized global health assets, including vaccines, therapeutics, and biologics. 
• Drive operational readiness for new product introductions, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners. 
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to support successful market entry and scale-up of new assets. 
• Lead RSV MDV launch planning, including maternal vaccination pathway readiness and external partner engagement. 

Access Partnerships & Market Shaping 

• Identify and pursue innovative partnerships in vaccines, oncology and primary care to increase access to Pfizer’s medicines. 
• Explore novel financing mechanisms and above-country access arrangements to support sustainable healthcare delivery. 
• Conduct market and partner assessments to identify opportunities for funded commercial access agreements. 
• Design and implement multi-stakeholder partnerships that improve outcomes at scale. 
• Own day-to-day operations related to access initiatives, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution. 
• Manage contracting processes for access agreements, including negotiation, compliance, and documentation. 
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for operational delivery across all assigned projects. 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Represent Pfizer in high-level engagements with governments, donors, and multilateral organizations. 
• Lead negotiations and cultivate relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders. 
• Oversee supply-side strategies in collaboration with internal experts, including pricing, production planning, and regulatory processes. 
• Engage internal technical experts to provide support on product prioritization, demand forecasting, and quality assurance. 

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 or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred. 
• 8+ years of experience in market access, commercial strategy, partnerships, global health market shaping or related roles within healthcare or similar fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly. 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently and propose innovative solutions. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships internally and externally. 
• Familiarity with contracting processes and compliance requirements for partnership agreements. 
• Willingness to travel frequently and navigate multicultural environments.