Alexander Lee
@alexanderlee
Strategic launch excellence leader driving data-driven decisions and $B+ portfolio impact.
What I'm looking for
I am a launch excellence and commercial strategy leader with deep experience in pharmaceuticals, combining MBA training with hands-on finance and marketing roles at Pfizer, Merck and Boeing.
At Pfizer I led enterprise adoption of a full-funnel marketing KPI framework, built the company’s first annual launch asset health roadmap across 20+ launches, and guided resource allocation across 11 global assets unlocking over $2.5B in potential market value.
My background spans oncology R&D finance, P&L oversight for a $6.5B emerging markets portfolio, pricing strategy, and advanced forecasting—enabling adherence to budget goals, revenue protection, and large contract wins.
I bring strong capabilities in cross-functional governance, Six Sigma/Lean process design, executive-level storytelling, and analytics tools to drive operational efficiency and measurable commercial outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Drove enterprise adoption of a full-funnel marketing KPI framework and led RSV OA launch readiness across 22 KPIs, guiding senior leadership strategy and unlocking $2.5B+ in potential market value through prioritized allocations.
Enabled strategic portfolio decisions for a $140M oncology R&D budget, achieving 95% adherence to asset-level goals via advanced forecasting and scenario analysis.
Shaped vaccines strategy with 10-year competitive risk projections and accelerated PCV-20 regulatory filing; directed P&L oversight for a $6.5B Emerging Markets portfolio and reduced OPEX by 30% during COVID-19.
Designed and operationalized global reference pricing strategies that safeguarded $25M+ in potential revenue loss on patented drugs.
Overhauled bid and proposal pricing through precise cost modeling and negotiation, securing $370M in defense contracts.
Business Analyst
Merck & Co.
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Redesigned operational frameworks and compensation processes, reducing response times by 75% and partnering on an automated vaccine innovation with $3B+ projected US market impact.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2017 - 2019
Completed a Master of Business Administration with coursework and projects focused on business strategy, finance, and marketing.
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Business and Engineering
2008 - 2012
Grade: Honors
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business and Engineering through the Honors Program with emphasis in financial engineering.
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