Clinical Data and Information Sciences Therapeutic Area Head—Vaccines R&D

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At Pfizer, our Worldwide Medical and Safety colleagues are essential in bridging evidence-based medical decision support with stakeholders to enhance health and treatment outcomes. Our mission is straightforward: empower healthcare decisions regarding the safe and appropriate use of medicines for patients. Whether you are developing frameworks to ensure our evidence is scientifically robust, providing unbiased and medically necessary expertise, or investigating ways to close data gaps, your role is crucial. By connecting evidence-based support with colleagues and stakeholders, we aim to achieve better health outcomes.

POSITION SUMMARY

As Head of the Vaccines R&D Therapeutic Area within Clinical Data and Information Sciences (CDIS), you will provide strategic direction and enterprise-level oversight for the delivery of clinical data and information sciences across a large, complex portfolio. You will serve as a key partner to Clinical Development and Operations and R&D leadership, aligning CDIS priorities, resources, and deliverables with therapeutic area and program strategies from planning through regulatory submission. With accountability for a sizable global organization, you will shape the future of CDIS, strengthen cross-functional and external partnerships, advance innovation and industry leadership, and help ensure high-quality clinical trial data supports the progression of Pfizer’s development pipeline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within CDIS, lead the Vaccines R&D therapeutic area with its multiple indication groups, including priority programs
• Lead and influence across CD&O/Vaccines R&D on behalf of the area as a key component of cross-functional CD&O/Vaccines R&D planning at the therapeutic area and program level.
• Build a brand-new and/or foster Clinical Data Systems (CDS) departmental presence that has a strong local culture while being a fully integrated member of the worldwide CDIS organization.
• Develop a departmental roadmap starting with the departmental vision, defined accinesthrough targeted outcomes, strategic initiatives, and tactical deliverables.
• Ensure strong partnerships within global CDIS, across Pfizer CD&O/Vaccines R&D through collaborations with senior leaders, senior level stakeholders and external vendors.
• Act as a thought leader with the network to drive innovation within the organization and across the industry. Lead the conversation in key industry forums through presentations and publications.
• Lead clinical and non-clinical, including cross-functional special projects aimed to evolve CDIS and partner functions in line with the Pfizer organization and the changing industry landscape.
• Set current and future strategy as a core member of the CDS Leadership Team.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD and 7+ years of drug development and clinical data management experience in a global environment
• Masters and 10+ years of drug development and clinical data management experience in a global environment
• Experience building and leading teams and coaching and developing colleagues
• Experience establishing, building, and maintaining a large research-focused organization, including experience developing strong working relationships and networks with other departmental functional heads.
• Recognition in peer community as expert and leader in topic area as evidenced by leadership and participation industry forums and publications
• Experience leveraging networks to establish/maintain contact with scientific community
• Experience evaluating technology for Data Management
• Excellent understanding of clinical trials methodology, GCP and medical terminology
• Experience interacting with major global regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA)
• Strong project management experience, including a strong project delivery track record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills
• Experience leveraging strong negotiation skills to influence senior leaders and stakeholders
• Experience interpreting complex data and make data-driven decisions
• Quality Control knowledge/experience
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving, improve outcomes and enhance productivity.  Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building and maintaining strong and meaningful linkages with the regional/national Data Management community

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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily an office-based position involving computer work, attending meetings, making presentations, participating in global conference calls that accommodate time zones, etc.

 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travel 10-20 %

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid--Must work on-site an average of 2.5 days a week and must live in commuting distance to the site.

 

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $254,100.00 to $423,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% 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 | (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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

 

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

 

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

 

 

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