Director, Diversity, Equity

Role Summary

The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Pfizer, will be a results-oriented and forward-thinking leader who can establish themselves as a credible strategic partner. Reporting to the Vice President, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, they will collaborate closely with People Experience (Px) and business leaders to plan and implement a strategy and initiatives that result in measurable progress with impact. They have diplomatically challenged mindsets and inspired new points of view to have a positive impact on an organization.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of DEI will support the Commercial organization in the creation and execution of the Commercial DEI strategy in alignment with the Pfizer Enterprise DEI strategy and vision. Be a strategic partner to Px and business leaders, providing subject matter expertise and support to embed DEI principles into business strategies, practices, and decision-making processes.

DEI Strategy:

• Partner with Commercial Px and business leaders, to define and execute a comprehensive DEI strategy aligned with the overall Commercial business goals.
• Assess the current state and identify opportunities and initiatives that will integrate DEI into the business and enhance the capabilities of leadership and colleagues.
• Drive the development of best-in-class DEI strategic action plans and the implementation of measurable goals and initiatives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.

Business Partnership:

• Collaborate with Px partners to ensure that DEI objectives are integrated into talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning efforts.
• Consult with leaders on fostering an inclusive culture, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies and solutions.

DEI Education and Development:

• Deliver "field-ready" solutions, that serve to execute our strategy and plans; strong focus on tools, resources and practices that build DEI capability, strengthen representation and foster inclusion.
• Provide guidance and support to business leaders in implementing inclusive practices, mitigating bias, and promoting cultural competency.
• Recognize and respond to regional needs by providing tailored strategies and solutions to enable appropriate cultural awareness and change.

Metrics and Analytics:

• Regularly report on key DEI metrics to senior leadership and other stakeholders, providing insights, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Engage in the identification of diversity best practices and benchmarks as input to designing and implementing initiatives.

External Partnerships and Engagement:

• Represent Pfizer externally in industry forums, conferences, and networks focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Build relationships with external organizations and community partners to enhance Pfizer's diversity and inclusion initiatives and promote Pfizer as an employer of choice.

Required / Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HR, Diversity and Inclusion, or related areas, with a deep understanding of principles; best practices; knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations and strong focus on driving DEI strategies in large and complex organizations.
• 4+ years' experience leading large complex projects/programs from conceptualization to implementation. Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders and driving change within a matrixed organizational structure.
• 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.

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates superb cross-cultural skills with proven ability to successfully approach, build trust, listen, and negotiate across multiple cultures, markets, and community/business colleagues and leaders.
• Highly effective communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex ideas, unique concepts, and proposals to enroll team, peers, and management
• Experience and credibility as a leader in an environment where the ability to influence, work across divisions and build relationships is critical
• Ability to influence others without direct authority and work effectively across multiple teams to achieve solutions to meet organization's objectives, and is proactive in providing solutions, resolving issues and overcoming hurdles to results.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive insights and inform decision-making. With the skills and experience in analyzing and diagnosing business problems to identify root causes.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certification.
• Change Management Certification & Practitioner.

Other Details

• Work Location Assignment:Hybrid; on-site 2-3x/week or as needed by the business
• Last date to apply for job: August 7, 2024

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $149,200.00 to $248, 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 | ). 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.

People Experience