Pfizer

Senior Director, Rare Disease Navigator (Secondment - 12 Months)

United States - Illinois - Lake Forest Full time

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

All over the world, Pfizer colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged; and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

The Pfizer Connect Navigator Lead is a member of the Pfizer Connect Leadership team.  The role is directly accountable to build out and establish the Navigator Function within Pfizer Connect and lead the  commercial (non-sales) customer service function. The  Navigator roles are designed to engage customers through remote virtual channels focused on ensuring awareness and understanding of Pfizer’s Rare Disease products and related resources.  The team is a part of Pfizer Connect, our virtual engagement centers, and are responsible for assigned Rare Disease HCPs and their offices.  The Navigators enable a seamless engagement across Pfizer functions, tools, and resources for the HCP and their office.  They coordinate all support, including with other SMEs as necessary, and educate on relevant products with materials developed specifically for a more scientific dialogue.  In addition, they may engage in environmental shaping or market development efforts related to the pipeline.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

  • Develop and execute a strategy to define, deliver and measure our ability to provide proactive HCP education, customer support and SME connectivity in a non-sales, commercial capacity

  • Build and lead a new team in the Rare Disease Navigator space that is a diverse and qualified.  Developing their skills and capabilities via coaching and performance management to ensure a high level of therapeutic area knowledge, deep scientific expertise and credibility with assigned product(s), creating an optimal customer experience

  • Build a new function and an entirely new approach at Pfizer Connect with the Rare Disease Navigator roles.

  • Ensure team members are collaborating effectively across commercial and non-commercial colleagues to meet HCP educational and resource needs, creating a truly simple, single point of contact for assigned offices

  • Engagement of non-traditional HCP approach / reaching community does not prescribe so need to develop the engagement approach

  • Where needed, help to identify the correct SME and facilitate support across the enterprise to meet HCP requests

  • Strategic Leadership – Contributing to and siting on the Pfizer Connect Leadership Team, the NA Rare Disease Leadership Team and the Rare disease sales team   

  • Work to continually improve the level of service provided by the team, recommending enhancements to materials, technology, approach or process.  Identifies and shares best practices across the team that enhance HCP knowledge and awareness of Pfizer products and services

  • Stays current with the HCPs, market and therapeutic area, providing relevant insights to the Navigator and BU teams about current or pipeline products 

  • Optimizes virtual engagement skills for themselves and their team and is proficient in all virtual tools and technology, including Galaxy and PfizerPro

  • Ensures actions of self and team are fully compliant; has complete understanding of all relevant compliance laws, policies and processes 

  • As a member of the Pfizer Connect Leadership Team, works with the VP and peers to build & scale a diverse Pfizer Connect team that is representative of our customers and implement best-in-class processes and measurable initiatives that will drive customer experience

  • Ensure appropriate integration of the team with BU colleagues, SMEs and other Pfizer Connect members

  • Builds strong team culture, colleague engagement and morale ​

  • Promotes a feedback culture and continuous improvement mindset in team to assess quality of customer experience (e.g., uses virtual pulse surveys, team barometers, customer feedback) ​

  • Develop training curriculum and coaching strategies to ensure continuous development of Navigators

  • Establish reporting and analytics to inform operational performance, continuous improvement and executive readouts

  • Partner with key stakeholders to ensure comprehension of the Navigator and its relationship to supporting functions to ensure compliance

  • Become the “expert” in the Navigator space within Pfizer Connect

  • Sets team goals and hold team members accountable for consistent adherence (e.g., scientific knowledge, communication, compliance, use of technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

  • BA/BS with 12+ years of experience, MBA/MS with 10+ years of experience, OR PhD or JD with 7+ years of experience.

  • Minimum 15 years’ experience required, 8 with advanced degree, preferably in pharmaceutical sales, biotech, or medical device sales role, customer-oriented, delivering right experience

  • Minimum 5 years of direct people management experience required

  • Experience and proven track record in Healthcare Customer Engagement (HCPs and Accounts)

  • Strong business acumen, superior communication skills and a documented record of success

  • The ability to develop strong professional relationships virtually in a dynamic and challenging environment

  • Strong presentation and communication skills

  • Customer-centric, problem-solving mindset

  • Ability to work in ambiguity and draw insights from broad data sources

  • Exceptional project management, decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • Track record of working collaboratively and developing strong partnerships at all levels across the organization

  • Proven ability to manage through change

  • Promotes a strong risk and controls environment by adhering to all processes and procedures

  • Proven ability to excel with complaint, cross-functional engagement to deliver on customers’ needs

  • Proven ability to communicate and educate providers on complex clinical and disease state information

  • Experience with virtual engagement technology and CRM Ssystems (Microsoft, Teams, WebEx, Zoom).

Nice-to-Have

  • MD/DVM with 5+ years of experience.

  • 3-5 years pharmaceutical or related healthcare experience preferred

  • Relevant therapeutic experience and expertise preferred 

  • Product launch experience preferred

  • Start-Up experience

  • Experience in multiple healthcare ecosystems (Medical Group, Hospital, Integrated Delivery Systems)

  • Experience working with key thought leaders or high influence customers in large group practices or hospitals preferred

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Some domestic travel may be required, primarily between HQ and Pfizer Connect Centers

OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: December 16, 2025
  • Additional Location Information: US - FL - Tampa
  • Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
  • Secondment 12 months
  • If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
  • There will be no change to your current work location.
  • Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).

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

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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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