WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

You must possess the ability to plan, direct and coordinate a variety of specialized and complex global development projects, must have knowledge of clinical design of experiments, clinical data management and programming tools, and ability to interpret results from clinical studies. You should have ability to help implement new initiatives and assist in strategic planning. You direct the activities of contract biostatisticians. This includes resource allocation, directing the scheduling of work assignments, and monitoring project status to assure timely completion of projects. You should stay current on new developments and technological advancement in statistics. You should be highly motivated; should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; and should be able to effectively collaborate with different functional groups (e.g., Statistics, Programming, Data Management).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide scientifically rigorous statistical input into study design, statistical analysis plans, interpretation of statistical results, project development plans, regulatory issues and scientific and registration projects.

• Provide planning and communication of statistical analyses, data presentations and scientific reports, including clinical trial results, exploratory analyses and analyses that synthesize results across studies, support for publication activities, scientific presentations and support for product defense.

• Be accountable for timeliness and quality of study/submission level statistical deliverables on assigned projects. Ensure that all statistics activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and Pfizer standards.

• Develop effective collaborations with colleagues within clinical teams, partner lines of other functioning areas, and external regulatory, industry and professional and academic organizations.

• Provide statistical input and leadership to cross-functional activities – collaborate with other statisticians, study managers, alliance partner colleagues – for assigned studies and regulatory submissions.

• Provide input to the Senior Director of Statistics to plan support for assigned studies and submissions.

• Participate in research on statistical methodology and its applications pertinent to Pfizer’s business needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or MS in statistics, biostatistics or related field with at least 10 years’ experience in clinical research and development, including at least 2 years management (direct or matrix) experience. Some experience in vaccine research and development is preferred.

• Relevant clinical trial and business experience providing an understanding of the processes associated with clinical, regulatory and marketing operations.

• Capability to provide statistical leadership to cross-functional teams at the protocol and project level.

• Strong statistical skills with application to clinical trials.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in collaborating with colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization.

• Providing statistical support and oversight for one or more clinical projects.

• Ability to perform mathematical and statistical calculations.

• Ability to perform complex data analysis.

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.
 

Relocation support available.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.

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

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