ROLE SUMMARY:
The Director, Digital and Technology External Communications is responsible for communicating to effectively position Pfizer's digital, technology and data strategies and solutions with external stakeholders. This is a critical role at the company, as Pfizer is harnessing the power of digital to innovate across every aspect of our business from how we discover and develop medicines, to manufacturing, commercialization and how we engage with Patients and Customers. Pfizer Digital and Technology is responsible for Pfizer's enterprise-wide digital strategy, including digitizing drug discovery, clinical development, manufacturing, distribution and commercial. As the intersection of digital and healthcare expands, this organization spearheads the effort to improve patient health outcomes through innovative digital health, medicine, and diagnostic solutions. The incumbent will support the Pfizer Digital and Technology Leadership Team and provide senior communications counsel to the Chief Digital and Technology Officer and her leadership.
The position will report into the Vice President, Executive, Policy and Digital Communications.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Elevate Pfizer's innovative work at the crossroads of science and technology, promoting our efforts to harness digital, data and artificial intelligence across the company to accelerate our purpose, breakthroughs that change patients' lives.
- Position Pfizer's digital and technology expertise as an integral element of our broader reputational efforts. Take a leadership in role in developing appropriate positioning and messaging and ensure consistency across channels.
- Advance the executive positioning and thought leadership of the Chief Digital and Technology Officer, a member of Pfizer Executive Leadership Team, to enhance Pfizer's reputation.
- Provide communications counsel to the Chief Digital and Technology Officer and leadership team.
- Lead external communications efforts to drive awareness and uptake of new Pfizer digital health and medicines solutions. Support commercial launches of these new products.
- Serve as Corporate Affairs lead for Pfizer Digital coordinating efforts with colleagues across Communications, Policy, Government Affairs, Investor Relations, and align closely with other divisions including Legal, Compliance and People Experience to ensure proper positioning and alignment of content and programs.
- Effectively lead and manage agencies, vendors and other external partners as needed.
- Stay abreast of company milestones, emerging innovation at Pfizer, emerging use of digital, data, and technology in the healthcare industry and competitor activities to propose fresh ideas and leverage opportunities for Pfizer to build and maintain a competitive advantage and be positioned as a partner of choice by potential external partners.
- Maintain an understanding of trends, competitive landscape, and developments in the communications industry to ensure Pfizer's communications are leading industry best practices.
Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 10 years of relevant experience
- Prior experience in a senior role in corporate or public sector Communications, preferably focusing on life sciences or technology; or with a public relations agency serving leading clients.
- Demonstrated strength across a variety of communications disciplines, including strategic programming, executive leadership communications, enterprise communications, media relations, issues management, and ally development.
- Strong executive presence and ability to confidently interact with senior leaders to garner trust and offer strategic counsel. Must be confident, decisive and adept at navigating a fast-paced and evolving environment with competing priorities and stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation, written, oral, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a proven ability to work well as part of a team and with all levels in an organization.
- Demonstrated track record of hands-on senior level strategic counsel, planning, implementation and measurement; organizational skills; attention to detail; and ability to lead projects independently.
- Ability to think strategically, analytically, creatively and purposefully while working against tight deadlines, managing multiple projects at once and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Global experience and the ability to navigate an organizational matrix preferred. A proven ability to motivate, manage and lead matrixed teams of skilled professionals.
- Thorough knowledge of the creative development, production and distribution of key communications vehicles (including print, broadcast and electronic).
- 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.
Nice to Have:
- Demonstrated breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to influence and collaborate with executives and peers to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
- A genuine interest in science, technology and healthcare and the ability to translate complex information into clear and concise messages for a broad range of audiences.
Other Job Details:
- Last Date to Apply for Job: December 23, 2024
- Additional Location Information: New York, NY
- Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $149,200.00 to $248,600.00. 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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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