Outsourced Markets Lead - Middle East

About the role

Pfizer is looking for an Outsourced Markets Lead for the Middle East, a strategic member of the Middle East Leadership Team. The role sets the direction for the outsourced-markets portfolio, defines the market archetype and operating model for each market, and ensures disciplined execution through clear governance, strong partnerships and effective internal orchestration. It connects Pfizer's enterprise standards with local market realities.

Key responsibilities

• Own and translate the Middle East outsourced-markets strategy into portfolio, market and partner priorities, and set differentiated strategies for each market
• Define market archetypes and recommend go-to-market models (distributor-led, promotional partner, hybrid, alliance, etc.), clarifying Pfizer's and the partner's roles, decision rights and escalation routes
• Set the governance framework for partnerships, support partner selection, onboarding, renewal and transition, and run joint business planning, scorecards and issue management
• Turn portfolio strategies into market plans that address patient needs, access barriers and healthcare-system requirements, driving availability, access and responsible use of medicines and vaccines
• Act as the single strategic integrator internally, linking Category Leads, Access & Value, Medical, Regulatory, Policy & Public Affairs, Supply, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Quality and Commercial Excellence
• Build trusted relationships with partner leaders and coordinate engagement with authorities, institutions and business associations
• Lead the operating plan, long-range planning and business performance, monitor sales, demand, inventory, supply and partner performance, and manage commercial, operational, regulatory, financial, reputational and continuity risks
• Lead, coach and develop the outsourced-markets organization, building capability in market assessment, business development, partner governance, negotiation, financial acumen and risk management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Business, Economics or a related field; an advanced degree such as an MBA or equivalent is preferred
• Meaningful senior-level pharmaceutical, healthcare or consumer-health experience, with demonstrated leadership