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Senior Manager, Regulatory Program Management & Submission Strategy (Oncology)

Pfizer
Pfizer
5-6+ years
$124,400 – $201,400,
United States
10 Feb. 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Manager – Regulatory Program Management & Submission Strategy (Oncology)

Locations:

  • United States – Pennsylvania, Collegeville

  • United States – California, La Jolla

  • United States – Massachusetts, Cambridge

  • United States – Washington, Bothell

  • United States – Connecticut, Groton

Employment Type: Full-Time
Posted: 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: 4951413

Job Category: Regulatory Affairs / Program Management / Oncology

Role Summary:
Pfizer is seeking a Senior Manager – Regulatory Program Management & Submission Strategy (RPMSS) to oversee regulatory programs for the Oncology portfolio. This role is responsible for strategic planning, operational execution, and ensuring timely, high-quality regulatory and submission deliverables. The Senior Manager RPMSS will act as a key member of the Global Regulatory Strategy Team (GRST), driving regulatory alignment, scenario planning, risk management, and cross-functional team effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning

  • Collaborate with the Global Regulatory Lead to develop integrated regulatory plans aligned with asset strategy and Partner Line objectives.

  • Lead regulatory strategy development, scenario assessment, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

  • Design, recommend, and implement processes, tools, and approaches to optimize program and team performance.

  • Define regulatory/submission critical paths, milestones, and decision criteria for assigned programs.

  • Ensure cross-functional understanding of regulatory strategies, timelines, and interdependencies.

Project Execution and Delivery

  • Provide operational expertise and guidance to GRST to ensure regulatory goals are achieved on time and within scope.

  • Monitor regulatory activities across all team members and Partner Lines to achieve key milestones and decision points.

  • Allocate resources efficiently and negotiate Partner Line support for program objectives.

Risk Management

  • Direct development and implementation of integrated risk management plans, including mitigation strategies.

  • Proactively identify operational issues, propose solutions, and escalate to senior leadership when needed.

  • Collaborate with leadership to de-risk project plans and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Information and Communication Management

  • Ensure accurate, timely, and effective communication of regulatory information across internal and external stakeholders.

  • Maintain comprehensive timelines, resource data, and documentation to support portfolio management and decision-making.

Team Effectiveness

  • Facilitate cross-functional team performance through negotiation, conflict resolution, and effective meeting management.

  • Ensure team members’ input is incorporated into decisions and performance issues are addressed proactively.

  • Lead team chartering processes and clarify deliverables to enable resource planning and gap resolution.

Regulatory Submissions

  • Oversee project management for regulatory submission activities including initial and supplemental market authorizations.

  • Apply expertise to optimize submission plans, timelines, and resource allocation.

  • Develop integrated MS Project plans and endgame strategies in partnership with Project Planners.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Education & Training:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of experience or Master’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in regulatory program management or pharmaceutical project management.

  • Professional Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent) is desirable.

  • Extensive expertise in drug development, preferably in Oncology.

Professional Experience:

  • Experience planning and executing major regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, MAA) preferred.

  • Proven track record in delivering complex projects within matrixed, cross-functional teams.

  • Strong operational and strategic planning skills with ability to translate strategy into actionable goals.

  • Familiarity with clinical operations, end-to-end drug development, and submission tools such as Microsoft Project, Planisware, or OnePager.

  • Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, communication, and meeting facilitation skills.

Key Attributes:

  • Resourceful, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively.

  • High energy, decisive, with ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence peers and stakeholders.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professionalism at all organizational levels.

  • Global perspective and ability to navigate matrixed, multicultural environments.

Work Arrangement & Benefits:

  • Hybrid role: on-site an average of 2.5 days per week.

  • Annual base salary: $124,400 – $201,400, with eligibility for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan (17.5% bonus target) and share-based long-term incentive program.

  • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, parental leave, and health coverage.

  • Relocation support may be available based on business needs and eligibility.

Why Pfizer:
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join a global team shaping regulatory strategy in oncology, driving innovation, and ensuring high-quality submissions to support patients worldwide.