The Analytic Transformation & Governance Team is the central pillar for propelling a rapid transformation within the recently formed Commercial Analytics & AI (CAAI) organization at Pfizer. This organization is made up of various functional areas including Insight Strategy & Execution, Market Research Insights, Data Science and AI, and Analytic Engineering. Our core objective is to facilitate and guide this organization through its transformative journey by delivering crucial initiatives, tools, and capabilities. As a key player in Pfizer's commercial transformation, our team takes the lead in defining and driving critical analytic priorities and governance necessary to achieve our goals.
We are seeking a Director, Analytic Strategic Initiatives – Governance who will lead Analytic Budget Planning, Reporting and Governance for the CAAI organization. This role will work closely with Senior Leaders in CAAI, Finance, Chief Marketing Office, and People Experience to meet our budget planning, spend tracking, and cost governance needs.
This is an important role as budget captain for an organization of 350+ people and 5 verticals and accountability for overseeing a budget in the ~$200M+ range. The Director of Analytic Strategic Initiatives is a respected trust partner to Senior Leaders with deep technical expertise and ability to develop, manage, and execute programs and processes related to budget management, budget governance, and analytics ROI. This role will balance the needs of multiple stakeholders and functional teams within the CAAI organization, making sound recommendations based on data, analytics, solid tracking and judgement.
The desired candidate embodies a holistic skill set essential for this role. A seasoned self-started who possesses ability to influence without direct authority. A robust track record in project management, particularly overseeing budget reporting, budget tracking, and governance for large organizations. Coupled with proficiency in various analytic capabilities and experience with designing and executing organization-wide transformation initiatives and processes.
This is an individual contributor role.
Role Responsibilities:
Budget Management
- Provide accurate budget and headcount tracking information to senior leaders, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Develop mechanism to track and oversee budget allocation by team, expense tracking and hiring trends that aligns with budget goals.
- Provide monthly budget and headcount tracking commentary to CAAI leadership.
- Conduct monthly project expense reviews with senior leaders and project owners
- Coordinate operating plans and forecasts with Finance, meeting all forecast planning timelines.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to preempt budget risks and ensure effective and proactive communication of risks or challenges.
Budget Governance
- Develop and implement budget governance frameworks to ensure effective allocation and management of resources within the CAAI organization
- Design and deploy new processes and tools for monitoring cost spend, cost savings, and cost avoidance initiatives, providing real-time visibility into budget performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to optimize spending and streamline expenses further
- Establish to track and measure the effectiveness of cost-saving initiatives and streamline spending processes.
- Conduct regular reviews and analysis of budget utilization, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership on cost-saving strategies and opportunities for operational efficiency enhancements.
- Lead cross-functional projects aimed at driving cost optimization initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals
Oversee Analytic ROI across CAAI
- Develop and refine processes for tracking, monitoring, and reporting analytics Return on Investment (ROI) across various initiatives within CAAI
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and quantify benefits derived from analytics-driven initiatives – cost savings, cost avoidance, and overall business impact.
- Create standardized reporting templates and dashboards to communicate analytics ROI metrics and success stories to stakeholders, including senior leadership and key business partners.
- Lead efforts to identify and prioritize success stories involving significant cost savings, cost avoidance, and other measurable business outcomes, leveraging quantitative analysis and storytelling techniques.
- Conduct regular assessments and analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of analytics investments and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on analytics ROI measurement and reporting best practices, providing guidance and support to team members and stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, marketing and/or analytics, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare space
- BA/BS required, MBA or advanced degree in a related field preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with modern marketing and analytic strategies, with experience in leading or supporting analytic transformation initiatives as a bonus.
- Knowledgeable in strategy, innovation management, business, and organizational transformation.
- Proficiency in various business processes, governance, program
- Experience with reporting and communicating results and recommendations to Senior Leadership.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams. SAP knowledge is a plus.
- Knowledgeable in strategy, innovation management, business, and organizational transformation.
- Experience in a dynamic, results-driven environment with exemplary communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work across expertise areas, perform business discovery, simplify complex problems, and propose innovative solutions.
- Skilled in filtering and distilling information for diverse audiences and inspiring change through positive influence.
- Inquisitive nature with a commitment to self-improvement and skill development.
- Experience in project management methodologies like Scrum, sprint, and business operations.
- Competency in initiatives involving technology development, digital execution, automation, process excellence, and improvement.
- Adaptability, cross-cultural awareness, and proficiency in large, matrixed environments with change management expertise.
- Comfortable with uncertainty and agile work methodologies.
- Exceptional written and oral communication, organization, multitasking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Highly motivated self-starter and team player capable of collaborating effectively with diverse backgrounds at all organizational levels.
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.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily computer-based work. This role will be demanding and will require self-regulation of workload, working through ambiguity, and effective time management to be successful.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $149,200.00 to $248,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
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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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