Senior Manager, Creative Catalyst Pathway, Barrier Unlock Lead

ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Creative Catalyst Pathway, Barrier Unlock will play a pivotal role in bringing to operational life and executing our Creative Catalyst Pathway initiative designed to systematically unlock creative barriers across the organization to drive business performance.

In this critical position, the Senior Manager will lead special working groups and task forces to identify root cause issues that constrain creative teams from maximizing impact. Conducting rigorous root cause analyses, they will pinpoint procedural, guideline and other bottlenecks that limit creative groups and collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, Medical and more to uncover and understand creative barriers.

Driving solutions will be another key aspect of this role. The Senior Manager will lead high-priority projects and assemble the right experts to facilitate discussions and build alignment on recommendations to resolve systemic creative issues. They will work closely with agency partners to collaborate on evolving guidelines and processes to enable breakthrough work. Contributing creative operations expertise, they will help scale centralized approaches, equip marketing teams, accelerate workflows and reduce friction points.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Creative Catalyst Pathway, Tools and Standards in the Chief Marketing Office, the Senior Manager will be instrumental in executing the operationalization of this initiative to unlock organization-wide creative barriers and drive business results.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Spearhead current Barrier Unlock projects (e.g., unified approach to Regulatory guidance, System 1 learnings and application, consistent MLR approach to testimonials, etc.,) via Pfizer enterprise approach to solving barriers that get in the way of creative excellence.
• Support the Senior Director in identification and implementation of new opportunities – working alongside Marketers and Legal, Medical and Regulatory – to remove internal and external barriers that get in the way of optimal creative power.
• Help inspire a high-performance team culture, inclusive of partnership model with Global and US product marketers that foster creativity, collaboration, and a drive for results.
• Conduct root cause analyses to pinpoint procedural, guideline and other bottlenecks that limit creative teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with groups like Marketing, Regulatory, and Medical to uncover creative barriers.
• Lead special working groups and task forces to create and execute solutions. This will require bringing together the right experts, facilitating discussions, and building alignment on recommendations.
• Work closely with agency partners to collaborate on addressing creative barriers and evolving guidelines to enable breakthrough work.
• Contribute creative operations expertise to help scale centralized approaches that empower marketing teams, free them from obstacles, and accelerate workflow.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; OR a master’s degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• 6+ years’ experience in product marketing/marketing operations in the pharmaceutical industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Experience navigating Pfizer via Marketing or Agency side
• Strong project management skills – and proficient in Excel and PPT – with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and geographies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage leadership and inspire teams.
• Proven ability to translate business goals and product marketer pain-points into actionable process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage diverse multi-disciplinary teams spread over multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop team members, with a focus on career growth and mentorship.
• Collaborative and resourceful team player with a talent for inspiring and partnering with colleagues to achieve marketing excellence.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical marketing is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities aligned with Pfizer’s Values (Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• 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:

• Work Location Assignment: Hybrid; 2-3 days onsite/week
• Last Day to Apply: 02/12/2025

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,800.00 to $201,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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.

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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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