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Manager, Oncology Business Operations

Posted 11 Days Ago
Hybrid
6 Locations
96K-161K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
6 Locations
96K-161K Annually
Mid level
The Manager of Oncology Business Operations oversees project financial processes, budget management, compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency.
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Manager, Oncology Business Operations manages end-to-end project financial and compliance processes aligned with all Pfizer policies. This includes, but is not limited to, documentation for customer engagement programs (CEPs), vendor documentation, opening/closing purchase orders, submitting invoices, developing reports and tracking of actual spending. The colleague will actively participate in the annual Operating Plan, quarterly close and Latest Estimate processes. Active communication and coordination with US and Global Oncology leaders and colleagues, Finance, Procurement, Legal and Compliance is critical. Across the US and Global Oncology Franchises and more than a dozen marketing teams, there are numerous cost centers located, and hundreds of Purchase Orders to manage. The colleague will also develop better systems and solutions to drive effective budget management across Oncology. Your strong analytical ability, coupled with sufficient knowledge of business/finance analysis tools and methods, will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets in a timely manner will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to deliver Breakthroughs that Change Patients' Lives.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager, Oncology Business Operations will be responsible for managing budgets and expenses in accordance with Pfizer policies across Oncology teams.
Procurement
  • Manage submission and inquiries of funding requests for marketing teams
  • Perform research on a variety of invoice and purchase order (PO) issues; (i.e. work directly with GFSS to resolve all invoice issues that arise as well as issues with POs that arise frequently
  • Partner with procurement to ensure BU remains compliant on corporate guidelines regarding consultant contracts, fees, sponsorship issues, etc.
  • Improve BU vendor management by working directly with suppliers to ensure they meet necessary submission requirements and adhere to guidelines.

Budgeting
  • Consolidate information from marketing teams to monitor planned spending throughout the year and compile accruals for quarter close/year end close
  • Assist finance in the preparation of the quarterly close to ensure quality, accuracy and timelines of the month end close to ensure opex is within target of LE
  • Prepare and publish weekly, monthly, and quarterly close spending analysis. Meeting with team budget captain to review and discuss quarterly spending
  • Perform budget analysis projects upon management request.

Financial Process & Systems Adherence
  • Review POs and SOWs for adherence to company policy before submission in systems.
  • Manage SAP, EPA3 bridging, and Ariba processes
  • Provide support and guidance on all funding requests (FRFs) for all teams
  • Provide consultation and guidance to marketing teams to ensure proper guidelines are adhered to and in compliance with policies for transactions as requested
  • Remain current of critical changes to the financial process and proactively communicate to each team
  • Participate in ongoing workshops for SAP system enhancements
  • Gather and obtain data in support of audit requests
  • Provide insight and advice to marketing teams on compliance, audit and project issues for teams Portfolio Operations • Help manager portfolio marketing dashboards for metric management • Develop and manager portfolio marketing SharePoint site for resource management • Contribute to speaker program management and work with compliance to ensure appropriate adherence Resolution & Ad Hoc Requests • Address and triage operational issues in a timely manner • Handle simultaneous ad hoc projects as requested on a daily basis for a speedy resolution in finance related matters related to the marketing teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 4+ years of relevant business experience
  • Solid understanding of Decideware Agency Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, ePA3
  • Budget/Forecasting process, and Ariba-Buy-On-Demand purchasing application.
  • Experience forecasting and managing marketing expense budgets.
  • Demonstrated ability to proficiently create and manage Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Demonstrated success in project management.
  • Experience in collaborating with teams and vendors for the approval and maintenance of Statement of Work
  • (SOWs).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and changing environment.

Other Job Details
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: Sept 16, 2025

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96,300.00 to $160,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% 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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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Mkt & Sales/Commercial Bus

Top Skills

Ariba
Decideware Agency Erp
Epa3
Excel
SAP

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