Manager, Incentive Compensation at Pfizer in Mumbai

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ROLE SUMMARY: The Global Operation Services Center (GOSC) is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Incentive Compensation Design to lead incentive compensation strategy and design for Pfizer's Tier 3 International Markets. In this role, you will partner directly with business leaders across diverse global markets to develop bonus plans, quota-setting methodologies, and recognition programs that motivate customer-facing colleagues and drive business performance. You will serve as a trusted advisor, translating business objectives into incentive compensation solutions that are simple, motivating, fiscally responsible, and compliant with Pfizer policies and governance standards. Working closely with the GOSC Delivery team, you will also lead the successful implementation and ongoing administration of these programs. This role combines strategic consulting, analytics, and stakeholder management. It is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data and business strategy, enjoys solving complex performance challenges, and can confidently communicate recommendations to senior leaders. Success in this position requires both strong quantitative capabilities and the ability to influence decision-making through clear, evidence-based insights. Beyond supporting assigned markets, this role will contribute to broader GOSC strategic initiatives, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices across international incentive compensation programs. ROLE RESPOSNSIBILITIES: Incentive Compensation Strategy & Design Design, enhance, and maintain incentive compensation plans aligned with local business strategies and commercial objectives. Develop and refine quota-setting methodologies that support performance, fairness, and business growth. Design local recognition and award programs that reinforce desired behaviors and strategic priorities. Partner with business leaders to identify challenges and proactively recommend incentive compensation solutions. Analytics & Strategic Consulting Analyze incentive compensation program effectiveness and identify opportunities for optimization. Leverage data and analytics to generate insights, evaluate program performance, and support strategic decision-making. Build robust business cases and recommendations for plan design changes, balancing motivation, affordability, and risk management. Serve as a trusted advisor to market leadership by providing objective, data-driven guidance. Stakeholder Partnership Develop strong relationships with market leaders and gain deep understanding of local business priorities, products, customer dynamics, and competitive landscapes. Facilitate discussions and influence stakeholders through credible recommendations and clear communication. Collaborate effectively across Commercial Excellence, Finance, PX, Compliance, and other partner functions. Program Implementation, Governance & Service Delivery Partner with GOSC Delivery teams to ensure timely, accurate, and effective implementation and administration of incentive compensation programs. Collaborate with GOSC to calculate bonus payouts, contests, awards, and field quotas using approved processes, tools, and templates. Ensure all incentive compensation deliverables are accurate, complete, and distributed to the field force according to established timelines. Own governance and operational oversight across all incentive compensation services within assigned markets. Create, maintain, and manage incentive compensation production calendars, ensuring alignment across business, operational, and support stakeholders. Hold stakeholders accountable for data ownership, validation, quality, and timely submission of required inputs. Implement new processes, tools, and initiatives in alignment with regional and global standards, guidelines, and strategic priorities. Maintain audit readiness through accurate documentation, record retention, and archiving practices in partnership with GOSC. Ensure adherence to all rel