The Director, Head of International Policy & Communications, UK, (“Head of IPC”) will report to the Head of IPC, IDM. They will serve on the UK country leadership team and be responsible for providing integrated policy, public affairs, communications and patient advocacy counsel. The Head of IPC will advise the UK Country Manager and Head of IDM on public policy and communications. They will manage communications, patient advocacy and policy resources varying from director to manager level to inform them of their integrated public affairs and communications support for the country. Policy and Public Affairs: Enhance visibility and give Pfizer a prominent voice with policymakers. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key UK policy stakeholders to advance business goals and further develop Pfizer’s reputation as a credible and respected voice in the life science sector and on the impact of the UK’s health environment on society and the economy. Advocacy and coalition building with industry associations and other stakeholders to support pro-innovation and patient-centric policies Assess the impact of the dynamic policy environment on Pfizer’s business strategy and provide counsel in key business planning decisions such as the operating plan, business reviews, and business development work. Shape policies that will help transform the UK healthcare landscape to embrace breakthrough medicines that change patients’ lives. Contribute to the life science sector and UK health and social care debate as a policy expert and trusted partner. Build a best in class Policy and Public Affairs team, with respect to performance, behaviours, skills, and talent management, preparing Pfizer for the future world and leading with our values. Maintain strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government official. Political issues management and preparedness, with a focus on commercial priorities Communications (Internal/External): Proactive and reactive media engagement to build trust and reputation and position Pfizer as a leader in vaccines and oncology Milestone communications (regulatory, data, clinical) for prioritized brands Public facing disease awareness campaigns for prioritized disease areas and product categories External agency management for PR execution Social/digital communication platform management Internal communications counsel for country leadership and development of narratives and materials to support colleague engagement initiatives Patient Advocacy: Enhance the impact and quality of engagements with select patient advocacy groups Capture and incorporate patient insights into Pfizer's decision-making processes REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Professional Experience: Extensive biopharmaceutical industry experience in the fields of policy, government affairs, communications, and/or 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 policy and political 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 in the UK. Can align communications and policy engagement efforts across stakeholder groups to support the UK commercial 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 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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