ROLE SUMMARY
The US MA Business Operations Lead, HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) is a key member of the US MA Medical Operations & Enablement Team. They combine organizational expertise with an understanding of US Medical Affairs’ strategic priorities to ensure compliant and efficient execution of plans for the HV&E organization. Broadly, their main objective is to:
- Provide robust strategic, operational, and budgetary support to the HV&E organization.
To this end, the US MA Business Operations Lead, HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) will provide:
- Lead efforts on behalf of the HV&E Team Lead to establish / optimize / evolve the HV&E team to ensure alignment, and monitor efficiency, effectiveness & compliance.
- Independently lead implementation of new ways of working for US Medical Affairs and ensure dissemination of change management communications for the HV&E organization.
- Serves as key point of coordination and communication between HV&E, US Medical Affairs, GASP, GCS, ICO Market Access, Country Access & Value and other key Platforms/Partners.
- Provide strategic guidance to HV&E colleagues focused on the delivery of high priority projects and senior management requests.
- Represent the HV&E organization in cross functional forums.
- Lead budget management and the Strategic / Operating Plan development to ensure HV&E resources are well balanced to meet strategic objectives both internally and externally.
- Lead / Co-lead strategic initiatives focused on equity, digital and critical scientific initiatives.
The US MA Business Operations Lead, HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) reports to the US Medical Business Operations & Enablement Team Lead. They directly support the HV&E Lead and their Leadership Team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The US MA Business Operations Lead, HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) will provide operational support to the HV&E Team Lead and partner with the HV&E Leadership Team to ensure efficient functioning of the HV&E organization and drive its strategic direction
- Governance
- Support effective governance processes/meetings, including HV&E LT and other governance committees.
- Responsible for end to end fit for purpose governance planning/execution.
- Provide thought partnership to the HV&E Team Lead on key issues and topics.
- Help address & coordinate resolution of requests from various stakeholders.
- Work and align with key internal stakeholders to ensure consistency.
- Support the HV&E coordination efforts with Other Category Business Operational Leads / Operational Excellence (including Cross-Category Operational Medical Forum).
- Strategy Development
- Lead efforts in partnership with the HV&E Team Lead for development of 3-5 year HV&E Vision, Strategy & Goals.
- Provide thought partnership on strategic & operational issues / topics.
- Lead and/or provide strategic directions for project teams on critical initiatives.
- Define project scope, set strategic goals/objectives & develop project execution plans with clearly defined milestones/metrics.
- Drive change & transformations, working collaboratively with MEI colleagues, cross-functional Category & other stakeholders as well as senior leaders to deliver actionable solutions to resolve complex challenges.
- Effectively facilitate/influence complex & strategic conversations.
The US MA Business Operations Lead, HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) will guide the HV&E organization to provide robust operational support for ensuring compliant & efficient functioning.
- Operational and Budgetary support for HV&E organization
- Lead annual Strategic/Operating Plan for the HV&E organization, working closely with HV&E colleagues, US MA, Global MA, Platforms, Finance, Commercial, US Market Access, ICO Market Access, and other stakeholders
- Lead development of Strategic/Operating Plan communication for HV&E LT
- Oversee HV&E budgets
- Work closely with the HV&E Contracting & Compliance Lead/Team ensuring timely contracting and meeting all financial spend targets related to activities and projects
- Lead resource forecasting and tracking to ensure spending is aligned with budget targets
- Lead efforts for development of HV&E specific transparent budget/resource planning and allocation algorithms/models, as well as manage resource planning, allocation & staffing
- Lead planning/co-ordination of offshore resources, as needed
The US MA Business Operations Lead, HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) will partner with the HV&E LT to drive implementation of new ways of working
- Represent in cross functional forums as necessary.
- Lead communication between Platforms, US Medical Affairs Organization and R&D Chief Medical Office (CMO).
- Respond to inquiries from HV&E Organization on new ways of working and change management efforts.
- Enhancing digital adaptation of technologies: Foster innovation by embedding digital adaptation and building strategy
BASICQUALIFICATIONS
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.
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree (e.g., masters) highly preferred. Relevant experience required: 8+ years with Bachelor’s degree; 7+ years with Master’s degree
Required Skills
- Work in a high paced environment
- Strong Decision-Making skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior levels of management
- Master at resourcefulness with ability to keep pace with a highly changing environment.
- Strong strategic thinking skills and ability to lead/ strategic development
- Excellent business judgment
- Full knowledge and understanding of all relevant applicable SOPs
- Proven track record for implementation of projects of strategic importance, on time and within budget
- Ability to operate effectively in a heavily matrix organization, with experience managing global projects with team members in multiple locations
- influence without authority
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluent and able to influence others in spoken and written English
- Flexibility, the ability to adapt to change, external environment, project scope and direction
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Business Operations
- Prior experience in HV&E and/or Medical Affairs is highly preferred.
- >8 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or related fields
- Previous people management experience preferred
- Understanding and adherence to Project Management methodologies
- Clinical Trial Experience preferred
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently with shown flexibility and organizational awareness
- Ability to create & oversee complex projects, including budget management & fiscal awareness
- Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions including Medical (Customer Facing and HQ), Medical Information, Corporate Communications, Digital, and Commercial
- Must be decisive, exercise good judgment in decisions, organized and with the ability to prioritize a large workload.
- Ability to manage resources, programs and multiple projects.
- Is a role model of Pfizer’s Values of Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy
- 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
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Flexibility to travel 10-20% of the time, including potential international travel
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: September 25th, 2026
Eligible for Relocation Package: No
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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.
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