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Pfizer is seeking a Vice President, Global Head of Statistics to join our thriving Vaccines Clinical Research Organization in a highly visible leadership and strategic role, contributing to some of our organization’s most transformative programs and directly impacting breakthroughs for patients.
Job Responsibility:
Sets the vision and leadership for providing the highest level of data management, modeling, and statistical advice across the function to senior Vaccines Research and Development (VRD) leadership
Is accountable to lead the necessary stakeholders to plan, direct and coordinate a large and expanding portfolio of specialized and complex Vaccine Research and Development (VRD) projects spanning phase 1 through phase 4 clinical development
Must have the broadest knowledge of clinical data management and statistical analysis tools and interpret results from clinical, non-clinical, modelling and simulation, and epidemiologic studies
Is accountable to develop and roll out new initiatives and lead the VCRD Statistics group in strategic planning
Leads the activities of Senior Directors directing the statisticians and modelers in VCRD and at Functional Service Providers
Provides senior management review of protocols and CSRs, and is the senior representative to internal review committees, DMC-related company steering committees, etc.
Influences cross functional (TA) activities, in a consultative role, and provides the SVP of Clinical Research with more strategic advice as to the present and future direction for the VCRD Statistics group
Provides the highest level of strategic and statistic leadership to VRD leadership and the full vaccine portfolio
Lead and inspire the VRD statistics organization to provide the highest level of statistical and modeling support. Evaluates the material generated by supervised staff including senior director reports for validity, quality, and effectiveness of presentation and coaches them in preparation for regulatory and Key Opinion Leader interactions.
Provide senior management statistical review of key documents (protocols, CSRs, regulatory briefings)
Accountable for timely production and accuracy of all statistical analyses and integrated scientific reports for clinical trial results, exploratory and Meta Analyses, publications activities, scientific presentations and promotional material on assigned studies and regulatory submissions both local and international
Leadership oversight of representation from VCRD Statistics in communicating statistical issues on studies to clinical, regulatory medical affairs, commercial teams, vaccine and Pfizer senior leadership
Serves as the company expert and resource on Vaccine statistical and modeling issues, by providing guidance to Clinical, Commercial, and Vaccine and Pfizer senior leadership. Identify, develop, and arrange for training on statistical issues (e.g., event-driven trials).
Subject matter expert externally regarding developments in new statistical/modeling methodology, and provides training to reports and VCRD. Prepares VCRD Statistics’ staff annual meetings/traveling estimates for input into budget process
Provides organizational leadership to balance time, quality, and cost requirements
Strategically set people goals including internal career development and talent management as well as alternative resourcing strategies, where needed.
Typically manages an organization of between 25 and 40 highly qualified statisticians across multiple Pfizer sites
consisting mainly of permanent staff but supplemented by additional contract resources.
Requirements:
Advanced degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field required. PhD preferred.
15+ years of experience in drug development
5-10 years of experience in vaccine development
At least 5 years of managerial experience in drug development
Capability to provide statistical leadership to cross-functional teams and the ability to both communicate and influence the biostatical perspective to diverse audiences
Effective verbal and written communication skills relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization
A compelling and inspiring leadership style with a sharp scientific mind, who combines broad knowledge and understanding of biological systems and statistics. A world-class leader in his/her field.
Ability to perform sophisticated mathematical and statistical calculations, and to perform complex data analysis
Disaggregates complex problems to facilitate problem solving
Adept at distinguishing the relevance of information inputs to the decision-making process
Combines knowledge from multiple sources to generate novel and high impact ideas. Drives conversations to root cause/question, asks insightful and probing questions and gets to the next steps effectively.
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.
What we offer:
eligibility for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% of the base salary
eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
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
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage