Senior Director, Affordability Lead

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215K-358K Annually
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The Role
The Senior Director, Affordability Lead manages patient affordability solutions, directs team strategies, oversees compliance, analyzes programs, and collaborates with various departments and vendors.
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Pfizer Patient Services (PPS) Affordability Lead is responsible for leading a team dedicated to patient affordability solutions across the Pfizer portfolio, identifying and applying best practices, strategic alignment with brand teams, analytics & monitoring of affordability programs, and vendor management. These programs are critical to the organization and most importantly, our patients. They ensure patients are initiated on prescribed treatment, as quickly as possible, while balancing GTN impact, brand performance, organizational goals and objectives.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a critical role, responsible for shaping the future of Pfizer's affordability programs, as well as, enterprise-wide oversight of program operational compliance. This leader will:
  • Lead the continued evolution of access and affordability strategies across Pfizer, planning for market trends that impact patients (e.g., accumulators/ maximizers)
  • Assess and develop patient affordability programs (e.g., copay, coupon, bridge, eVoucher, Prior Authorization support) for all on-market brands
  • Proactively conduct competitive analysis to make recommendations on patient affordability programming
  • Manage enterprise copay program P&L through strong partnership with Finance
  • Work cross-functionally to provide direction on Gross-To-Net (GTN) strategy
  • Collaborate within the patient support organization to successfully pull-through access and affordability programs
  • Partner with PPS Patient Solution Insights and Analytics on analytics initiatives, to ensure consistent program performance measurement and insights
  • Partner with Digital to develop data management processes and platforms to support better understanding of affordability / copay data
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure programs are compliant and evolve as needed based on new laws / regulations
  • Manage vendor relationships to successfully execute copay program operations, and auxiliary tactics to ensure program success
  • Build a high performing team, creating business plans and setting priorities to achieve business objectives and goals. Influence across multiple external and internal stakeholders. Lead and develop direct, indirect and cross-business team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, etc.) preferred
  • 12+ years' experience in affordability program strategy / design / analytics, patient services, pharmaceutical GTN finance, or related area required
  • 5+ years of people management experience required
  • Experience managing affordability / copay vendors to optimize programs
  • Demonstrated success in a highly fast-paced setting
  • Ability to influence without authority, setting business direction, priorities, and action plans
  • Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills, with cross-functional teams of diverse colleagues
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and prior experience in presenting to senior leaders
  • Ability to oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact
  • Commitment to developing and coaching others

Other Job Details:
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: June 19th, 2026
  • Ability to travel based on business needs (25%)
  • Additional Location Information: New York, NY; Collegeville, PA; Lake Forest, IL; Cambridge, MA; La Jolla, CA; Groton, CT; Bothell, WA
  • NOT eligible for Relocation Package
  • This position is hybrid and requires working onsite 2 to 3 days per week

#LI-PFE
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $214,900.00 to $358,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.
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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Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • 12+ years' experience in affordability program strategy / design / analytics
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Experience managing affordability / copay vendors to optimize programs
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with peers
  • Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes comprehensive medical with robust mental‑health networks, plus dental and vision options, and coverage for infertility/family‑building and transgender‑affirming care. Recent U.S. summaries name mental‑health partners and outline multiple plan choices.
  • Retirement Support The retirement program provides a 401(k) with company match plus an additional employer Retirement Savings Contribution, along with financial‑planning support and company‑paid life and disability insurance. These elements are highlighted as part of the core U.S. package.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as up to 26 weeks in the U.S. when combining paid non‑medical parental leave with medical recovery where applicable, with exact pay and weeks dependent on circumstances and plan elections. Family‑building support includes egg preservation, adoption, and surrogacy coverage.

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