Sr. Director, Head of International Policy and Communications, International Developed Markets (IDM) ROLE SUMMARY The Head of International Policy and Communication for International Developed Markets (IDM) is responsible for teams managing Pfizer’s public policy/government relations, external/internal communications, and patient advocacy engagement across the UK, Italy, Spain, Canada, Australia and Korea, as well as EU Policy. This senior leadership role will develop and execute a comprehensive public affairs and communications strategy to support local and international commercial strategies across IDM markets. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Support and Team Leadership: Lead a large and diverse team of cross-functional public affairs professionals to provide the Head of International Policy & Communications, the President of IDM, and local market leaders with a comprehensive public affairs and communications market strategy for IDM markets. Policy/Government Relations: Engagement with government, policymakers, and regulatory authorities to shape the policy environment for commercial priorities. Advocacy and coalition building with industry associations, patient groups, and other stakeholders to support pro-innovation policies. Communications: Issue management and preparedness, with a focus on commercial priorities. Proactive and reactive media engagement to position Pfizer as a leader in vaccines and oncology, in particular. Milestone communications (regulatory, data, clinical) and product PR. Social/digital communications and disease awareness campaigns. Develop and manage a mix of internal communication materials and channels to support the IDM President. Patient Advocacy: Enhance the impact and quality of engagements with patient advocacy groups. Capture and incorporate patient insights into Pfizer's decision- making processes. Elevate patient and community voices. QUALIFICATIONS Professional Experience: extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry including notable years in a leadership capacity for a large, global team in a matrix environment. Experience in the fields of policy, government affairs, communications, and patient advocacy. BS/BA required, advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPH, JD). Relationship Building: Proven track record of strong interpersonal abilities to cultivate and maintain relevant networks across government, key opinion leaders, media, industry, and the broader internal and external communities. Can successfully leverage these connections and network insights to positively amplify the company’s policy goals, advance its commercial interests, and strengthen Pfizer’s reputation. Issue Management: Adept at anticipating and mitigating environmental risks. Can quickly identify emerging challenges and implement proactive strategies to navigate crises and turn them into opportunities. Agility and composure under pressure are hallmarks of success. Strategic Thinking and Planning: Keen understanding of Pfizer’s broader objectives and the competitive landscape. Can align communications and engagement efforts across stakeholder groups to support the corporate IDM strategy, driving long-term value creation for the company. Matrix Maturity: Dexterity to work between/across organizations and confidence to operate in a dotted and direct line matrix. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong adherence to compliance and reputation management. NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Some travel required Purpose Breakthroughs that change patients' lives At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. Digital Transformation Strategy One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience. Flexibility We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation! Equal Employment Opportunity We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees. 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