Senior Director leading team for RWE studies on RSV, COVID/FLU and Pipeline vaccines at Pfizer. Collaborating cross-functionally to design, execute, and disseminate study results.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of scientists conducting epidemiologic/RWE studies to support RSV older adult, COVID/FLU and Pipeline vaccines.
Manage a diverse talent pipeline & create a culture of growth and continuous learning.
Stakeholder management: build coalitions & develop strong partnerships across disciplines & geographies to optimize RWE/Epi team’s performance / contribution.
Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership to advance Pfizer’s use of RWE/Epi for regulatory purposes and to develop high-value vaccines.
Partner with MEG Asset Leads to ensure strategic alignment of all RSV older adult, COVID/FLU & Pipeline vaccine RWE/Epi studies.
Lead epidemiology studies– both field studies involving primary data collection and secondary analyses of real-world data.
Author and review study protocols, reports, presentations (internally and at scientific conferences), and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Provide input to all aspects of study design (e.g., methodology, protocols, analytic plans) for high priority epidemiologic and other scientific studies of importance for RSV older adult, COVID/Flu and Pipeline vaccine issues such as Vaccine Technical Committee recommendations, schedules, public payer options.
Work with internal and external experts in statistics and data analysis to analyze and interpret data from RWE/Epi vaccine studies.
Be accountable for the collection of epidemiologic and other scientific data necessary for developing vaccine product labels.
Requirements
Advanced degree, including a PhD (preferred) in Epidemiology or a related discipline and 7+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, academic and/or medical or public health environments.
An MD (preferred) with 5+ years of relevant experience as previously stated.
MPH or another relevant Master’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience previously stated.
Subject matter expertise in vaccinology and infectious disease epidemiology.
Subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas: RSV, COVID, Influenza.
Strong epidemiological and statistical methods skills used in observational and non-interventional studies.
At least 7 years of experience in vaccine-related or vaccine-preventable disease related medical/scientific activities including research, clinical development, epidemiologic, and immunization programs.
Experience operating within large cross-functional matrices and collaborating with multiple partners.
Demonstrated effectiveness as a strategic partner to key internal stakeholders.
Knowledgeable of the external regulatory environment for real-world evidence and maintains awareness of scientific developments in epidemiology, medicine, and technology (e.g. artificial intelligence).
Strong creative problem-solving and communication skills.
Proven hands-on experience leading and executing non-interventional (NI) studies from protocol design, delivery of results and clinical study report.
Experience directing analyses of real-world data, for example using large databases from health care systems containing ICD-10 codes or claims data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including scientific writing skills as evidence by lead authorship in at least 5 peer-reviewed publications in English.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated strong work ethic, and proven track record of delivering high quality results within timelines.
Able to review, evaluate, interpret, and present complex data; understand the emerging safety and efficacy profile of Pfizer vaccines.
Documented ability to manage projects to completion.
Documented ability to take a relevant vaccine or vaccine-preventable disease epidemiology project from start to end including conception, design, protocol, analytic plan, implementation, analysis, and reporting and interpretation of results.
Benefits
Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
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.
Job title
Senior Director, RWE Epidemiology Scientist, RSV, COVID/FLU & Pipeline Lead
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