The Portfolio Marketing Associate supports the development and delivery of the GH&B Australia portfolio business plan, partnering with Portfolio Managers on strategic imperatives and P&L goals.
You will act as a cross-portfolio marketing resource and, as your capability grows, take ownership of assigned products, projects and processes. You will also help run the team's analytical and operational engine by turning sales, market and pricing data into timely insights and providing accurate forecasting inputs.
Working across Key Account Management, Pricing & Tenders, Supply, Finance, Medical, Access & Value and Customer Service, you will coordinate marketing initiatives, customer programs and conferences from brief through to compliant, on-time and on-budget delivery.
This role suits someone who is commercially curious, highly organised, analytical and quick to learn. It offers broad commercial exposure and a strong development platform for a future Portfolio Manager role, while living Pfizer values of Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy.
Key Responsibilities
Planning, Forecasting & Performance Insights
• Prepare inputs for Operating Plan, Latest Estimate, Risks & Opportunities and long-range forecasts, including variance bridges.
• Own monthly sales reporting and maintain market share, competitor and pricing tracking to identify risks and opportunities early.
• Turn complex data into clear, concise and actionable insights for team, leadership and cross-functional forums.
Portfolio Operations & Supply Continuity
• Coordinate price changes, PBS activity, short-dated stock and product changes with Access & Value, Customer Service and Supply.
• Support Portfolio Managers and the Commercial Supply Manager with shortage tracking, customer communications and mitigation activities.
• Maintain accurate portfolio data, trackers and recurring processes so the team has reliable information and a clear source of truth.
Marketing Execution & Budget
• Coordinate campaigns, materials, customer programs and conferences from brief through to in-market delivery.
• Manage agency briefs, timelines, purchase orders and approval processes.
• Track A&P expenditure against budget and support associated financial processes.
• Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with internal and external requirements.
Cross-Functional Partnership
• Be a day-to-day connection point for the marketing team with KAM, Pricing & Tenders, Supply, Finance, Medical, Access & Value and Customer Service.
• Bring relevant customer, market and competitive insights back into portfolio planning and execution.
• Build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across functions.
AI-Enabled Productivity & Continuous Improvement
• Use AI and automation to simplify recurring processes, improve data quality and increase the speed of team output.
• Build and improve practical tools, templates and reports that save time and strengthen portfolio processes.
• Own tasks through to completion, adapt to changing priorities and escalate appropriately.
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, marketing, pharmacy, science or a related field.
• 3+ years of commercial experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare or a related industry, for example sales, KAM, pricing & tenders, supply, finance, analytics or marketing.
• Marketing, brand or portfolio exposure is desirable but not essential.
Skills & Capabilities
• Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability, and confidence working with large data sets.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Curious and quick to learn, with clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a track record of owning tasks through to completion and knowing when to escalate.
• A collaborative team player who builds trust and effective relationships across functions.
• Interest in AI and automation, with a strong commitment to integrity and compliance.
Culture & Development
• Act in line with Pfizer values: Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy.
• Actively seek feedback, stretch opportunities and ownership that build capability toward a future Portfolio Manager role.
• Comply with corporate, industry and regulatory requirements, including workplace health and safety, discrimination, harassment and bullying legislation.
At Pfizer we care about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:
- Paid parental leave
- Access to Health & Wellness apps
- Career Growth Experiences program
- Recognition & rewards program
- Paid volunteer days
- Life Insurance Benefits
- Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers
- Access to flu vaccines & skin checks
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Salary packaging & novated lease options
*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.
Pfizer Australia and New Zealand's diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.
If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, marketing, pharmacy, science, or a related field
- At least 3 years of commercial experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or a related industry
- Strong analytical skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capability
- Experience working with large data sets
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with ownership of tasks through completion
- Collaborative relationship-building skills across functions
- Interest in AI and automation
- Marketing, brand, or portfolio exposure
Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, dental and vision, mental-health services, telehealth, and eligible Pfizer medications at no cost. Family-building benefits such as infertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy support further reinforce the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching plus an additional company retirement contribution, alongside access to financial-planning resources. This combination is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 holidays, three to six weeks of vacation depending on service, and the option to purchase additional vacation weeks, plus dedicated caregiver-leave days. Twelve weeks of paid parental leave and backup care resources add flexibility for family needs.
Pfizer Insights
What We Do
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Why Work With Us
We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.
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