Posted:
8/29/2024, 5:10:02 AM
Location(s):
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Louisiana, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ New York, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Bothell, Washington, United States ⋅ Connecticut, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
ROLE SUMMARY
The Director, Medical Affairs Oncology Digital & AI Innovation will report to the Oncology AI Innovation Head. This is a vital role within the Pfizer Oncology organization, acting as an operational business partner across Oncology Medical, International Medical Affairs, and Pfizer US (Medical Platforms) for all digital and AI innovation-related initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a health technology solutions leader passionate about the potential of digital and AI innovation to transform how Medical can help breakthrough oncology therapies alter clinical practice and transform cancer patients’ outcomes.
DIGITAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Digital solution strategy for Oncology medical affairs.
Optimize budget spend, increase value, improve UI/UX, awareness, adoption, and usage.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of digital initiatives.
Maintain current knowledge of technology trends and industry solutions with relevance to Medical Strategy and Affairs via market intelligence and strategic vendor partnerships.
Collaborate with colleagues across Pfizer Oncology (especially Medical and Oncology Scientific Affairs and Strategic Partnerships) and other enterprise teams to identify emerging external digital innovations and technologies.
Manage the lifecycle of digital solutions from concept design, prototyping, to development and release.
Serve as Pfizer representative to strategic Medical-relevant digital partnerships with external organizations, healthcare institutions, and tech companies to leverage digital capabilities and stay at the forefront of innovation.
AI RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Oncology AI Innovation Head and Oncology Medical leaders in identifying and articulating opportunities for AI technologies to enhance the effectiveness of global Oncology Medical strategy deliverable development and execution.
Lead as an AI Subject Matter Expert within Oncology Medical, championing AI and innovative technology to achieve goals, inform medical decisions, and drive future access for patients in a faster and HCP/patient-centric manner.
Collaborate with colleagues across Pfizer Oncology (especially Medical and Oncology Scientific Affairs and Strategic Partnerships), International Medical Affairs, Pfizer US (Medical Platforms), and the broader business, including interacting with machine learning (ML) professionals, data scientists, and programmers within AI/Data COEs to lead the implementation of novel AI-enabled Oncology Medical approaches and/or strategic initiatives.
Support colleagues across Oncology Medical with innovative data/AI/ML solutions to complement and reorganize existing practices.
Manage lifecycle of AI digital solutions from concept design, prototyping, to development and release.
IMPACT
Measure and demonstrate tangible business impact of digital and AI solutions, analyzing data to assess ROI and making data-driven decisions to optimize strategies for maximum value creation.
Drive awareness among Medical teams of the value created/ROI from oncology development-focused digital and AI technological innovation, and work with Oncology Scientific Affairs and Strategic Partnerships colleagues on external communications on these topics.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy OR Computer science (or related field) with 10+ years of experience in the implementation of digital and AI-driven strategies. Deep insights into the biotech/healthcare digital and AI environment/ecosystem.
5+ years’ experience in driving cross-functional teams to develop digital and AI solutions aligned with business goals for maximum impact and successful delivery.
5+ years’ experience in leading digital and AI innovation strategies and implementation in the biotech/pharmaceutical R&D or Medical field.
Passionate about the application of digital and AI in healthcare to transform patient outcomes and care.
Experience acting as an interface between business and technical delivery teams to originate and implement novel forms of analytics and manage cross-functional innovation projects.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work within a matrix organization and collaborate effectively across functions (e.g., R&D, Commercial, and IT).
Strong demonstrated skills in relevant capabilities such as product development, ecosystem activation, etc.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Experience working in the Oncology therapeutic area.
Experience working in Medical Strategy and/or Affairs.
Experience working with Design Thinking processes.
Strong technical skills including applying and developing methods of algorithms in AI, data sciences best practices, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing digital and AI innovation strategies within the biopharmaceutical industry or a similarly highly regulated setting.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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.
Website: https://www.pfizer.com/
Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1849
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine