Job Title: MAx Platform Lead
Report To: Hospital access and strategic partnership Lead
Location: Beijing
POSITION SUMMARY
In alignment with Pfizer China’s 2030 strategy to advance healthcare quality systems and improve patient outcomes, the Market Access Department has established the Pfizer China 2030 MAx Project — a landmark collaboration to drive policy innovation and resource optimization. This role will spearhead strategic partnerships with central and local government bodies, academic institutions, hospitals and medical alliances to operationalize China’s "Health-First Development Strategy," focusing on high-quality medical resource expansion to underserved regions and the advancement of tiered diagnosis/treatment systems. The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams to shape market access strategies, advocate for policy reforms aligned with Pfizer’s therapeutic portfolios (e.g., anti-infectives, oncology, etc.), and leverage the project platform to optimize external policy environments for business growth.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Parnership & Policy Advocacy
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, hospitals and medical alliances to align with national healthcare priorities, including high-quality health care resource extension initiatives and medical quality ecosystem development.
- Lead policy analysis and trend monitoring to identify opportunities for advancing healthcare reforms, ensuring alignment with Pfizer’s therapeutic areas such as anti-infectives, and oncology.
- Design and execute platforms to promote standardized diagnosis and treatment practices within multi-level medical alliances, fostering innovation in areas like antimicrobial stewardship and oncology quality control.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (BUs, Market Access/Hospital Access, etc.) to integrate strategies, optimize resource allocation, and ensure alignment with BU priorities.
- Drive consensus-building across government, industry, and experts to develop guidelines and pilot programs that enhance healthcare delivery models at national and regional levels.
Project Execution & Impact
- Oversee the end-to-end management of policy research, pilot program implementation, and best-practice dissemination to amplify the impact of high-quality resource extension initiatives.
- Monitor healthcare policy shifts (e.g., VBP, reimbursement, close-knit medical alliances and medical quality control) and assess implications for Pfizer’s portfolio, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while advocating for policies that improve patient access to innovative therapies.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultivate relationships with senior decision-makers in healthcare administration to advance Pfizer’s strategic objectives and corporate reputation.
- Navigate complex regulatory landscapes and crisis scenarios with agility, leveraging cross-functional expertise to mitigate risks.
QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, health administration, or related fields. Advanced degrees preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in market access, government affairs, or policy roles within MNC or relevant government agencies. Prior experience collaborating with NHC is critical.
- Demonstrated success in shaping healthcare policies, managing large-scale projects, and navigating multi-stakeholder environments (e.g., government, academia, hospitals).
- Expertise in policy analysis, healthcare reform trends, and strategic negotiation, with a focus on antimicrobials, oncology, or healthcare system optimization.
- Proven ability to align cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and deliver results in ambiguous scenarios through exceptional leadership and cultural agility.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin, with outstanding presentation, influencing, and consensus-building skills.
- Deep understanding of medical alliance operations, tiered diagnosis and treatment systems, and healthcare quality improvement mechanisms.
- Forward-thinking mindset with a track record of anticipating challenges and driving innovative solutions in dynamic regulatory landscapes.
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Market Access#LI-PFESkills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in public health, health administration, or related fields
- Advanced degree (preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in market access, government affairs, or policy roles within MNC or government agencies
- Prior experience collaborating with National Health Commission (NHC)
- Demonstrated success in shaping healthcare policies and managing large-scale projects
- Expertise in policy analysis, healthcare reform trends, and strategic negotiation (focus on antimicrobials, oncology, or system optimization)
- Proven cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and cultural agility
- Fluency in English and Mandarin
- Deep understanding of medical alliance operations, tiered diagnosis and treatment systems, and healthcare quality improvement mechanisms
- Forward-thinking mindset with track record of anticipating challenges and driving innovative solutions
Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple U.S. medical plan options include telehealth, comprehensive mental‑health support, fertility/family‑building benefits, transgender‑inclusive coverage, and certain Pfizer medications at no cost. A Wellbeing Wallet and wellness resources broaden the health and wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is paired with an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance. One‑on‑one financial planning support is provided through Fidelity.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spans vacation, holidays, and personal days, with additional caregiver and medical leave. U.S. parental leave commonly includes 12 weeks paid with options for additional unpaid bonding time and a return‑to‑work transition.
Pfizer Insights
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Why Work With Us
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