The Director, Oncology External Communications, is an expert strategic communications business partner who reports to the Senior Director, Oncology Communications Lead at Pfizer. The Candidate is responsible for driving end-to-end U.S. and Global external communications activities in support of the thoracic and gastrointestinal cancer portfolios, including Lorbrena and Braftovi + Mektovi, and key late-stage pipeline assets, including sigvotatug vedotin, PDL1V and PF-08634404. The Candidate is responsible for managing all relevant communications deliverables, programs and events, and for providing general communications support and counsel to U.S. and global commercial, as well as the R&D teams. The candidate will provide communications counsel to senior leaders on an ongoing basis and collaborate across functions and with region and country communicators. The Candidate is also responsible for managing PR agencies and budgets in support of this work.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all external Communications plans, including product and disease state communications in support of business objectives

• Oversees Pfizer Thoracic and GI narratives, storytelling and external engagement strategy

• Drives communications strategies for branded communications and unbranded PR programs

• Leads communications activities for early & late-stage bladder pipeline assets

• Leads medical meeting communication strategy and execution

• Manages day-to-day work of external agencies

• Effectively manages allocated PR budget and resources in cooperation with Marketing and other internal stakeholders

• Builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners including Legal, Medical, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs and Policy colleagues, and global and regional Communications colleagues

• Serves as Communications representative on appropriate teams

• Practices effective issues management, managing plans, materials and process

• Builds relationships and works with third-party organizations, advocacy groups and key opinion leaders on educational programs

• Drafts press releases, Q&As, statements and other written material for use with media

• Ensures alignment with global media relations and investor relations on all external programs and business issues

• Keeps abreast of market dynamics and external forces that impact brands/category

• Develops and maintains knowledge of communications best practices and adopts for use when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in Communications, Public Relations

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, English or related field

• PR Agency experience, strongly preferred

• Experience in healthcare/pharma sector, specifically Oncology, strongly preferred

• Highly skilled in project management

• Outstanding written and oral communications skills

• Ability to develop, implement and measure success of communications plans

• Ability to assimilate strategic information and convert it into clear and concise messages

• Ability to work effectively across functions and levels across highly matrixed organization

• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects against tight deadlines

• Commitment to excellence in work product and deliverables

• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as with team

• Experience in Marketing a plus

• Experience in developing, managing and implementing high-science communications and public relations plans in a large, matrixed organization a plus

• Experience in building franchise positioning and corporate platforms

• Experience with executive communications

• 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.

Additional Job Information:

Last Date to Apply: March 16, 2026

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $162,900.00 to $261,000.00. 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.

• The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $141,000.00 to $235,000.00.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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