Director, Team Lead Public Affairs

ROLE SUMMARY
The field-based Director of Public Affairs is a member of the US Policy and Government Relations department responsible for driving public affairs priorities in multiple states in the US. This role will also have management responsibilities to manage several members of the Alliance Development team who work in the same states to engage third party stakeholders. In this role, the director will work with their team to engage with third parties and drive digital and earned media campaigns in support of Pfizer's policy priorities.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute public affairs and communications strategies in region; lead strategic direction in region of public affairs and alliance team to support federal and state policy priorities.
• Drive state teams and regional public affairs firms' execution of public affairs campaigns including tailoring earned media pitches, conducting media training of identified third-parties and targeting specific media channels (broadcast, print news and opinion and online) based on a sophisticated understanding of media market differentiation matched to political strategy.
• Lead social media & digital advocacy capability development and execution in the region as a key component of public affairs campaigns.
• Create public affairs opportunities in the region by working closely with government relations and the alliance development team to develop policy communications and advocacy strategies.
• Leverage earned and social media to impact state and federal government officials, opinion leaders and third-party organizations.
• Generate and execute strategic public affairs campaigns in states and the region to advance Pfizer interests with federal and state government, as both policy setter and customer.
• Assist government relations team efforts to build strategic alliances with government officials and advocates to shape state and federal political and public policy environment.
• Manage and drive strategic priorities and engagements of members of the alliance development team; manage and drive performance of regional public affairs firms.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS Degree required. Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of previous public affairs, media experience strongly preferred with at least 3 years spent in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical field and demonstrated leadership across peer groups.
• Experience working with key thought leaders or advocacy groups
• Previous management experience preferred and ability to develop and motivate others, lead through change, and deliver on Pfizer BU public affairs priorities.
• Ability to plan and manage a budget within restrictions.
• Ability to communicate and execute complex topics.
• Track record in motivating colleagues and peers and developing strong internal relationships.
• This is a remote position that covers states to be determined in the US.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate complex topics into an understandable short narrative across a range of interested parties.
• Ability to manage multiple colleagues and several contracted agencies.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Traveling roughly 25% of the time may be a requirement for a Director of Public Affairs.

Additional Job Information:
Last Date to Apply: February 26, 2026
Location: US-Remote
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $282,900.00. 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.
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