Role Summary

VELSIPITY represents an exciting growth opportunity that is integral to the performance of Pfizer Specialty Care. The launch of VELSIPITY in October 2023 was an important milestone as Pfizer endeavored to expand its leadership in I&I. This product could significantly change the early advanced therapy landscape with its unique balance of efficacy, favorable safety profile with no black box warning, and oral administration with no dose titration. Given the robust product profile, our history in the GI therapeutic area, and the substantial unmet need in UC, we project this product to become a significant revenue contributor within the Specialty Care portfolio. Now in its second year on-market in the US, VELSIPITY is poised for rapid growth that delivers both for Pfizer Specialty Care, as well as for the many patients in need of an effective oral treatment option in the first line of advanced therapy. VELSIPITY is at an extremely exciting juncture, having substantially expanded the brand's field force as of October 1, 2025. This role represents a significant opportunity to contribute to one of our most visible Specialty Care products, partnering with multiple stakeholders. The GI Franchise Payer and Access Integration Sr Manager will play an integral role in the success of Velsipity by executing on critical payer, HCP, and consumer programs aimed at ensuring access to therapy. This individual will work closely with the U.S. brand team marketers, USMA, Finance, Market Access Analytics, Global, and other key internal stakeholders. The incoming colleague will also be responsible for ensuring the development, alignment and execution of materials designed to pull through payer access for Velsipity. We are seeking a high-performing individual who understands the payer space, brand marketing, market access analytics, and HCP dynamics. The candidate should have the ability to interact with senior marketing, sales, and USMA and should have a track record of demonstrating strong marketing, communication, influence, and strategic thinking abilities.

Role Responsibilities

• Ownership and responsibility for post-Rx customer journey design for HCPs, patients, and office staff
• Lead development of all field force training, resources, and assets to support payer pull-through efforts upon launch
• Serve as primary Access point of contact for field force and Key Account Managers; and lead field access advisory team
• Responsible for working with USMA on core materials for Velsipity, incorporating insights from Account Management, Field Sales, GAV, Customer Marketing, Market Access Strategy & Analytics, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Partnering with USMA on the US pull-through strategy, laddering up to LRF access uptake assumptions
• Lead stakeholder alignment, shape brand/account goals, and drive execution with Account Management, Customer Marketing, Contract Strategy, and Sales
• Manage vendor partners in resource development, MLR review and approval
• Lead payer budget management activities including day-to-day tracking, Operating Plan cross-functional alignment and Tactical Plan development

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred in business or healthcare related course of study
• 6+ years of combined experience within the U.S. pharmaceutical/healthcare market, ideally with primary focus within Payer/Customer Marketing and/or a Market Access function
• Experience with one or more of the following required: US payer dynamics, general market access, knowledge of specialty pharmacy space, knowledge of prescriber access dynamics
• Prior success collaborating across multiple stakeholders to drive results
• Strong communication skills and ability to mobilize key stakeholders
• Demonstrated change agility and ability to navigate internal organization/processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical marketing background with payer marketing experience preferred (i.e. Payer value proposition development, access strategy development)
• Previous launch experience
• Candidate has previous US payer/access experience and demonstrates the ability to influence key stakeholders and collaborate with peers to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact quickly
• Field experience a plus to understand the unique dynamics CFC face
• Proven ability to develop strong partnerships across functions
• Executive presence and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and with customers
• Track record demonstrating strong collaborative and communications skills; outstanding writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, to take accountability for business challenges, think strategically and tackle complex problems
• Strong customer-orientation; an ability to see issues from the point of view of others
• An "execution mindset" focused on getting things done quickly and simply
• Experience managing a high volume of projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and evidence of both leadership and teamwork in a matrixed environment
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

Salary:

• U.S. (excluding Tampa, FL): $124,400.00 to $201,400.00 annually
• Tampa, FL: $108,700.00 to $181,100.00 annually

Additional Compensation:

• Eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary
• Eligibility to participate in share based long term incentive program

Benefits:

• 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
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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

Job Details

Application Deadline: February 24, 2026

Compensation Structure Note: 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.

Additional Information

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