Senior Manager, Colleague Engagement, Communications & Strategy (Secondment - 6 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Pfizer’s commitment to creating breakthroughs that change patients’ lives is deeply embedded in our culture as a science-driven and patient-focused company. Central to this commitment is our use of digital technologies, AI, data, and analytics, which drive innovation across our organization.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
The colleague in this role will co-create communications strategy and implementation efforts for the Engineering & Technology (E&T) organization, to develop content and execute communications for both internal (E&T, Chief Technologist Organization (CTO)) and external (Commercial) audiences.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for stakeholder engagement and awareness, aiding in the development of strategies that will align to and help promote our new 8 platforms and key E&T solutions.

This colleague should have extensive prior experience with establishing and executing communication strategies, as well as experience working with both the Digital and Commercial organizations across a variety of business stakeholders.

They should also be up-to-date and knowledgeable regarding new and innovative communications methodologies that push the boundaries of traditional communications and storytelling (AI, short-form video, etc.).

This colleague should also have an understanding of and experience in stakeholder management from an organizational excellence perspective, alongside op model and/or org design, and change management, in view to optimizing the function of the E&T organization.

Primary Stakeholders: Internal E&T colleagues and contractors; key Digital partners and stakeholders (e.g., Digital Leadership Team (DLT)), and Commercial business stakeholders across the organization.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

Contributes to shaping the integrated communication strategies that support E&T and CTO priorities, transformation initiatives and continuous improvement, working in close partnership with Operational Excellence colleagues, E&T colleagues and wider stakeholders across Commercial.

• Develops and maintains the internal and external communication plans and associated implementation, with responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of all communications.
• Creates engaging and informative content that is geared towards a range of audiences and stakeholders, leveraging new and innovative communication delivery methods (AI, short form, etc.).
• Manages key communication channels where E&T and CTO content sits to effectively disseminate and maintain communications.
• Where possible, ensures key metrics and KPI tracking are appropriately embedded into communication efforts to identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to communications strategy and operations.
• Facilitates and manages the collection / development of information needed for communications with key stakeholders from within E&T, DLT, across the CTO and Commercial.
• Has a baseline understanding of Operational Excellence (e.g., process design and implementation, op model/ org design, stakeholder mapping).

Approaches their role with creativity, curiosity, inclusion, and excellence, ensuring our communications strategy reinforces these pillars.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 6+ years of experience.
• Degree in Communications, Business or a related disciple.
• Strong knowledge of communications practices and techniques.
• A curious and highly motivated self-starter who can work effectively across cross-functional teams and can independently drive progress toward completion with proper planning and management.
• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to prioritize and work independently to complete quality work on a timely basis.
• Experience in communications operations, content development, channels management.
• Proven track record of facilitating decision making processes, including leadership presentations.
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement, building partnerships and collaboration across diverse business teams.
• Strong communication with great written and verbal skills.
• Executive presence and proven ability to effectively get buy-in at all levels and across cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree with at least 5+ years of experience; OR a PhD with 1+ years of experience.
• Proven experience working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven experience working with technical teams.
• Familiarity with innovative and cutting-edge communications methodologies.

  
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.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: October 29, 2026
• Additional Location Information: USA - Any Pfizer Site
• Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
• Secondment 6 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.

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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