GCS Director, Team Lead – Budget & Congress Ops

Pfizer

Director, Team Lead for Global Commercial Strategy operations overseeing budget and congress management at Pfizer. Leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeNew York City • Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global congress strategy, budget management, and team leadership within the pharmaceutical marketing sector. Proven ability to drive alignment and deliver impactful outcomes through effective stakeholder management and project execution.

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Global Congress StrategyBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipProject ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementFinancial PlanningOPEX PlanningProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementKPI EvaluationCongress PlanningROI Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationInfluencingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SPIRO

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical MarketingCommercial OperationsMatrix EnvironmentConfidential Information HandlingExecutive-Level Presentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Team Lead for the GCS Operations & Congress team (~8 colleagues), including Budget Specialists and Global Congress Strategy resources
Provide coaching, direction, and prioritization to direct reports and matrix colleagues to ensure delivery against team goals
Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture aligned with Pfizer Values (Excellence, Courage, Equity & Joy)
Lead Global Congress strategy, serving as the primary GCS point of contact for congress planning and execution
Own global congress vendor management (e.g., SPIRO), driving vendor accountability and impactful outcomes in close partnership with GCS Brand Teams, Procurement and the Medical Congress Implementation Lead
Set congress priorities, budget allocations, and KPIs; evaluate and report on congress ROI and effectiveness
Oversee GCS budget management in partnership with the Sr. Director and Finance, including monthly budget and LE submissions, adjustments, and tracking
Supervise Budget Coordinators responsible for PO creation, tracking, invoicing, and asset-level budget management across brand teams
Provide routine budget roll-ups and flag opportunities for synergy or reallocation throughout the year

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, commercial operations, or related field
Demonstrated experience managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment
Experience with budget management and financial planning processes
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
Experience in OPEX planning, phasing and management preferred
Experience in global congress strategy, planning, and vendor management preferred
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills; ability to drive alignment without direct authority
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentation development
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with strong business acumen; driving process improvement
Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage