Pfizer

Director, XTANDI & Mevrometostat Patient Experience Lead

United States - New York - New York City Full time

ROLE SUMMARY

The US Prostate Cancer business is one of the largest and strategically critical franchises within Pfizer Oncology, anchored by XTANDI, a multibillion‑dollar market‑leading therapy, and strengthened by a robust late‑stage pipeline asset Mevrometostat.

The Director, XTANDI & Mevrometostat Patient Experience Lead will be responsible for driving best‑in‑class consumer and patient engagement strategies across two priority assets. The role will initially focus primarily on XTANDI (initial 80% XTANDI / 20% Mevrometostat split), with responsibility for Mevrometostat increasing over time as the asset advances toward an anticipated first indication launch in 2027.

This leader will own the XTANDI US consumer strategy & tactical execution, serving as the primary counterpart to our Alliance Partner (Astellas) Consumer team, while simultaneously building the foundational end-to-end patient experience strategy for Mevrometostat to ensure US launch readiness and success. The role requires strong strategic, analytical, and cross‑functional leadership capabilities, as well as deep expertise in consumer/patient marketing within a regulated industry.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

XTANDI – Consumer Strategy & Execution

  • Own and lead the US XTANDI consumer strategic and tactical plan, aligned to brand objectives, lifecycle priorities, and LOE preparedness.
  • Develop and execute consumer media strategy and an integrated omnichannel consumer marketing programs.
  • Serve as the primary US Consumer counterpart to Alliance Partner leads, ensuring strong alignment and disciplined execution across teams.
  • Serve as Consumer Agency Lead, managing creative and media agency partners, scopes of work, budgets, and executional excellence.
  • Partner with Analytics to define KPIs, monitor performance, and optimize consumer programs in real time.
  • Lead consumer‑focused planning and mitigation strategies in support of XTANDI LOE readiness.

Mevrometostat – Patient Experience Strategy & Execution (Growing Focus Over Time)

  • Develop and own the Mevrometostat Patient Experience strategic and tactical plan aligned with US launch readiness and future go‑to‑market strategy, including development and execution of core launch deliverables (e.g. patient positioning, message development, website, patient brochure, OPDP submission, etc)
  • Serve as the US Patient Experience Lead for Mevrometostat, ensuring patient insights are embedded early into launch planning.
  • Shape patient support services and access resources.
  • Lead evaluation and future development of a Patient Ambassador Program, ensuring authenticity, compliance, and scalability.
  • Partner with Global Marketing, Medical, Advocacy, and Corporate Affairs to establish a strong, durable patient engagement foundation ahead of launch.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Portfolio Integration

  • Ensure strong connectivity between consumer/patient and HCP strategies, partnering closely with XTANDI and Mevrometostat HCP Marketing and other cross‑functional teams.
  • Contribute to Strategic & Tactical Plans, Operating Plans, POA materials, and senior leadership updates across the portfolio.
  • Monitor the evolving prostate cancer competitive landscape and translate insights into patient and consumer engagement strategies.
  • Lead through influence, modeling Pfizer Values and fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, OR
    Master’s degree with 7+ years, OR PhD/PharmD with 5+ years of experience.
  • Significant experience in US consumer and/or patient marketing, including ownership of complex omnichannel programs and OPDP submissions.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic marketing plans in competitive, regulated environments.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead cross‑functional and agency partners.
  • Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate insight into clear strategic action.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Oncology and/or GU cancer experience strongly preferred.
  • Direct‑to‑Consumer (DTC) media experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting asset launch readiness and/or LOE planning.
  • Co‑promotion or alliance experience a plus.
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred.

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Work Location: Hybrid at US Pfizer Oncology Commercial sites (NYHQ, Collegeville, Lake Forest, Bothell, La Jolla)
  • Travel: Domestic travel up to ~25%, with additional travel as needed for key meetings, congresses, and patient engagements.
  • LAST DAY TO APPLY May 1 2026

This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.


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. Relocation support might be available

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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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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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