Senior Director, Strategy and Portfolio Management

Pfizer

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$214,900–$358,100 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 17, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $247k
This role $286k
$181k most similar roles pay here $377k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $205,000–$288,650 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $286k versus about $247k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About Pfizer

Pfizer Inc. is one of the world''s largest biopharmaceutical companies, researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing medicines and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Pfizer currently has 27 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$176,600 across 27 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Director, Strategy and Portfolio Management

The Senior Director, Strategy and Portfolio Management serves as a key member of the CISO, Infrastructure and Cloud Services Leadership Team and acts as the principal strategic advisor to the SVP. This role is responsible for defining and executing the organization's strategic direction, operating model, financial priorities, and transformation agenda. The individual will manage portfolio governance, oversee business operations, lead organizational communications, and drive executive decision-support processes to align investments with enterprise objectives. Key responsibilities include managing complex budgets, developing performance dashboards, and leading teams focused on change management and organizational effectiveness. The role requires expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration within a large global distributed matrixed environment. This position addresses the critical business problem of aligning infrastructure and security investments with corporate goals while modernizing governance frameworks to improve agility and scalability.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute the organization's strategic plan to align with enterprise priorities and business outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary strategic advisor to the SVP regarding financial priorities and operating model decisions.
  • Establish and govern the enterprise portfolio management framework for Security, Infrastructure, and Cloud Services.
  • Manage portfolio prioritization and make final decisions on funding, resource allocation, and project timing.
  • Drive the organizational transformation agenda, including operating model evolution and workforce strategy.
  • Oversee business operations including strategic planning, financial management, and executive reporting systems.
  • Lead organizational communications and stakeholder engagement to ensure transparency across all business units.
  • Manage a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in portfolio management, business operations, and change management.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other relevant project management experience.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and engagement skills to influence decisions and drive business outcomes.
  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to develop visual content and deliver presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop talent, coach, mentor, and build effective teams.
  • Experience managing large, complex, and dynamic budgets.
  • Proven experience leading in large, global, distributed matrixed environments.
  • Work authorization in the United States.

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