Pfizer

Director, Early Talent & Recruitment Marketing

Pfizer$176K — $294K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required and 8+ years in talent acquisition or employer branding.
  • Successful track record of managing large-scale internship or early talent programs.
  • Experience in employer brand and recruitment marketing campaigns across digital channels.
  • People leadership experience, managing managers or senior contributors.
  • Experience in a matrixed environment aligning diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design and execution of early talent programs including internships and co-ops.
  • Build partnerships with universities and educational institutions for talent sourcing.
  • Represent Pfizer at career fairs and industry forums to enhance brand visibility.
  • Develop and analyze program metrics for process improvement.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to align early talent initiatives with workforce needs.
  • Drive branding initiatives to promote Pfizer as an employer of choice.
  • Manage a team and program resources effectively.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and retirement savings contributions.
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days, along with paid medical and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional support for caregivers and parental responsibilities.
  • Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs.
Full Job Description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for Pfizer's enterprise early talent strategy in the US and employer branding globally. This role manages a team that supports Undergraduate, Rotational and MBA hiring in North America, and strategy, technology platform uses and program delivery supporting Pfizer’s equity initiatives across all teams. You will work closely with Divisional Early Talent Leads to attract, engage and develop early career talent across the US organization and share best practices globally to ensure consistent experience and approach. Additionally, there are many smaller programs globally that are isolated and not necessarily connected to the global Early Talent Strategy. The ultimate vision for this role is to develop a global approach to early talent opportunities and programs that can then be tailored to specific local market or business needs.

This role will also define and evolve Employee Value Proposition and work in close partnership with Pfizer Brand team to ensure consistent employer brand messaging across multiple regions, channels, candidate touchpoints, and recruitment platforms.


Key Responsibilities

Early Talent Strategy

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and operational excellence of enterprise and divisional early talent programs—including internships, co-ops, and rotational opportunities.
  • In partnership with Divisional Early talent leads build effective partnerships with universities, colleges, and other educational institutions.
  • Represent Pfizer at career fairs, university events, and early-talent industry forums as Pfizer's representative when it matters.
  • Develop and monitor program metrics, regularly assessing and refining processes to boost effectiveness and improve outcomes.
  • Collaborate with leaders across business functions to align early talent programs with workforce needs.
  • Drive branding and outreach initiatives to promote the organization as an employer of choice for early talent.
  • Inspire and lead a team, manage program budgets and resources with excellence and accountability.

Recruitment Branding & Marketing

  • Own the employer brand and ensure best candidate experience  across all candidate touchpoints: careers site, job postings, social, campus materials, etc.
  • Run recruitment marketing campaigns from first impression through application, for both early talent and experienced-hire audiences.
  • Own GEO (how Pfizer's employer content shows up in AI-driven search) alongside the more familiar SEO/SEM work on the careers site and job listings.
  • Manage the agencies, media vendors, and platforms behind this — job boards, programmatic ad buys, social.
  • Work with Pfizer Brand so recruitment brand content stays consistent with the broader Pfizer voice.
  • Watch the funnel numbers and adjust spend, targeting, and creative with focus on ROI and pipeline impact.
  • Build out the content — employee stories, culture content, EVP messaging — that makes Pfizer stand out to the talent segments that matter most.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required and 8+ years in talent acquisition, early talent/campus recruiting, employer branding, or recruitment marketing, including experience in a large, matrixed enterprise.
  • Successful track record of developing, running or scaling a large-scale internship or early talent program.
  • Experience managing employer brand and recruitment marketing campaigns, including digital/paid channels; familiarity with SEO and emerging GEO/AI-search practices strongly preferred.
  • People leadership experience, including managing managers or senior individual contributors.
  • Experience coordinating across a matrixed or divisional structure to drive consistency without direct authority over all stakeholders.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Advanced degree in HR, Marketing, Business, or related field a plus.

    Skills & Attributes

    • Strategic thinker who can also operate at execution level — comfortable owning both the roadmap and the details of a campus event or a campaign brief.
    • Strong stakeholder management; able to align Divisional and Enterprise priorities without creating friction.
    • Comfortable making decisions off funnel metrics, campaign analytics, and program KPIs
    • Excellent written and verbal communication; able to represent the brand externally and translate strategy for senior leadership.
    • Familiarity with modern recruitment marketing and search technology (ATS, CRM, programmatic ad platforms, GEO/SEO tools).

    Additional Details

    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.

    Reports to:VP, Candidate Experience

    Direct Reports 5-7 colleagues

    Office based role

    Last Date to apply: September 18, 2026

    The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. 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.

    Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

    U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

    To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available onPfizer Careers.

    People Experience

    About Pfizer

    Hospira, Inc. is the provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies. Through its broad, integrated portfolio, Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., and has approximately 16,000 employees.

    Pfizer Careers

    Joining Pfizer’s global team offers more than just job opportunities; it’s a chance to be a part of a company that leads with science and innovates for better health. As a leading biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer is at the forefront of transforming lives through innovation, leadership, and diversity. Work You’ll Do At Pfizer, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, engaging in work that enhances global health and saves lives. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, professional growth, and inclusivity, making every day a learning opportunity. Here, your skills will be honed, your professional acumen will be expanded, and you will be part of a team that values the power of diverse insights to drive success. Pfizer’s Leadership and Growth Lead and innovate with Pfizer, where we value the growth of each employee. Our leadership is committed to providing employees with the training and resources needed to excel in their careers. Pfizer offers a variety of career paths, including roles in research, marketing, finance, technology, and more, each offering a unique blend of challenges and rewards. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with Pfizer through our internship programs or dive straight into a full-time position. We are hiring individuals who are passionate about healthcare and who seek to make a difference in the world. Our internships provide invaluable industry experience, networking opportunities, and a potential pathway to full-time employment. Benefits and Culture Pfizer is dedicated to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued and can achieve their full potential. We offer competitive benefits packages that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. At Pfizer, you’ll find a culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Join Our Team Explore the numerous job opportunities at Pfizer by searching open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for driven, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to advance their careers in a transformative company. Stay Connected Keep up to date with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Pfizer. Interview and Resume Tips Prepare for your future with Pfizer by utilizing our resources for resume building and interview preparation. We provide guidance on how to effectively showcase your skills and experiences to align with the needs of a position at Pfizer. Our goal is to help you succeed in securing a role that suits your professional goals and personal growth aspirations. Pfizer: A Place Where You Can Make a Difference Every position at Pfizer contributes to our mission of making the world a healthier place. Whether through direct patient care, research innovation, or corporate roles that support our operations, your work will have global impact. Join us in our journey to change lives—explore Pfizer careers today.
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    79,000 employees
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    $285.9 billion
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    $9.6 billion
    Founded
    1849
    5 Year Trend
    +9%
    Revenue
    $41.9 billion
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