Senior Director, Rare Disease, RWE/Epi Team Lead

Scope

Lead a team of real-world evidence (RWE)/epidemiology (Epi) scientists in generating RWE and epidemiologic studies, while also leading epidemiologic studies to generate RWE in support of rare disease (i.e., hematology, cardiology, and endocrinology) strategies across the entire drug development process. Must be a subject matter expert in RWE and epidemiology. Team lead must ensure that RWE/epidemiology studies are aligned with Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) Asset Leads and are endorsed in the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP). Lead must foster their team’s commitment to a new operating model for RWE/Epi evidence generation. They will author and review study protocols, reports, and presentations, and are responsible for communications in writing and in presentations to internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, medical professionals and others. This role is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency for all RWE/Epi deliverables produced by their team. The team lead will be a strategic partner to the RWE/Epi therapeutic area (TA) lead and as a member of the TA leadership team (LT), will contribute to innovation and process improvement.

Capabilities

In this role, you will:

• Oversee team execution of RWE and epidemiology studies as part of cross-functional IEPs.
• Design, lead and execute RWE and epidemiology studies as part of cross-functional IEPs.
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership to advance Pfizer’s use of RWE/Epi to develop high value medicines.
• Partner with TA RWE/Epi lead and MEG TA Leads to ensure strategic input is being provided to IEPs through Global Medical Affairs Teams.
• Work collaboratively to establish & operationalize processes & systems to deliver RWE/Epi studies and other deliverables to execute on IEP plans.
• Stakeholder management: build coalitions & develop strong partnerships across disciplines & geographies to optimize RWE/Epi team’s performance / contributions.
• Provide critical assessment to inform asset-specific development strategy & cross-functional decision-making and review of epidemiological data and literature, when needed.
• Prepare study reports, and present / publish results of epidemiological studies at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in RWE/Epi peer review of study protocols and study reports.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced degree, including PhD in Epidemiology, population health, outcomes research, or a related discipline and 7+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, academic and/or medical environments (at least 3 of which need to be at a pharmaceutical company or partnering with pharmaceutical companies); or, MPH or another relevant Master’s degree, and 10+ years of experience with similar requirements as previously stated.
• Proven leader of effective teams / individuals and has a track record of fostering colleague growth.
• Experience operating within large cross-functional matrices and collaborating with multiple partners.
• Strong technical expertise, analytic ability, creative problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience directing analyses of real-world data.
• Knowledgeable of the external regulatory environment for RWE and maintains awareness of scientific developments in epidemiology, medicine, and technology (e.g., artificial intelligence).

Preferred Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing a team.
• Proven hands-on experience executing non-interventional studies from protocol design to delivery of results and clinical study report.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Educational and/or work experience supporting the rare disease therapeutic area.  
• 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: Hybrid - Onsite / Not Remote

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $219,800.00 to $366,400.00. 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.

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

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