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Executive Director, Statistics

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Cambridge, MA
Start date
Jul 30, 2021

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biostatistics, Research, Genetics
Required Education
Associate Degree
Position Type
Full time
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Position Purpose

The primary responsibility for the position is to establish and lead a world-class correlative sciences group, focusing on leveraging genomic, biomarker and related data to enhance and accelerate drug development across all therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Rare Diseases, Inflammation & Immunology and Internal Medicine. Specifically, the responsibilities include developing and implementing an enterprise-wide correlative sciences strategy, working closely with relevant stakeholders, including translational biology leads, precision medicine scientists, clinicians, study statisticians, computational biologists and statistical programmers.

The ideal candidate will:

  • provide scientific leadership and technical support for Pfizer clinical projects involving biomarkers; lead the development and implementation of techniques based on state-of-the-art statistical research in correlative sciences; and seek creative solutions through collaborations and interactions with other experts for drug development problems. 
  • engage in methodological research and shape the external environment through scientific collaborations across academia, industry and regulators to advance drug development through effective use of biomarkers and related data.   
  • provide effective leadership to a group of biomarker statisticians and analysts at different levels, including senior directors.
  • enhance expertise amongst Pfizer statisticians through dissemination of statistical knowledge, new methodologies and regulatory guidelines relating to correlative sciences.
  • be recognized internally and externally as a thought leader in statistical aspects of correlative sciences.  
  • provide leadership in coordinating efforts across the enterprise to  establish robust infrastructure to optimize biomarker and related data use.

    Primary Duties:

    • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide correlative sciences strategy, working closely with relevant stakeholders, including translational leads, precision medicine scientists, clinicians, study statisticians, computational biologists and statistical programmers.
    • Ensure effective scientific leadership and technical support for Pfizer clinical projects involving biomarkers across all TAs, including Oncology, Rare Diseases, Inflammation & Immunology and Internal Medicine. Collaborate with product teams by the development and implementation of techniques based on state-of-the-art research. Provide statistical advice on complex statistical problems arising in Pfizer projects, especially those involving biomarker development and their application in clinical trials
    • Develop effective collaborations with relevant non-statistical researchers (such as, Translational Biology, Clinical, Pharmacology, Development Operations, PharmSci, and Safety).
    • Engage in methodological research and shape the external environment through scientific collaborations across academia, industry and regulators to advance drug development.   
    • Provide effective leadership to a group of statisticians at different levels, including senior directors.
    • Increase expertise amongst Pfizer statisticians through dissemination of statistical knowledge, new methodologies and regulatory guidelines 
    • Lead the development and implementation of techniques based on state-of-the-art statistical research and seek creative solutions through collaborations and interactions with other experts for drug development problems. 
    • Exert external influence through collaborative partnership, scholarship and professional networking with academic, government and industry statisticians.
    • Develop, implement, and promote methodologies based on state-of-the-art statistical research and dissemination of the results both internally and externally.
    • Perform and assist with complex and novel study designs and data analyses and the development of specialized software to support them.
    • Provide consultation on statistical issues to the Statistics Leadership Team, and Pfizer management in Translational Biology, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory and other pertinent groups. 
    • Participate actively in discussions towards inclusion of biomarker data in clinical trial designs,key go/no decisions, key regulatory and product defense strategies 
    • Provide a strong presence for Pfizer with regulatory and professional organizations to influence knowledge generation and content of regulatory guidelines and their interpretation in practice. 
    • Stay current with  research on statistical methodology and its applications pertinent to the Pfizer business needs.
    • Be up-to-date on training and compliance with all Pfizer SOPs as required based on the assigned curriculum.

    Training & Education:
    • Ph.D. in Statistical Genetics, Statistics or Biostatistics.
    • At least 15 years of experience in drug development involving biomarkers.
    • Experience with implementation of a successful correlative sciences strategy, including at least 10 years of experience leading biomarker statisticians.
    • Evidence of creative thought-leadership, professional presence, and scholarship through publications and presentations. 
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization.
    • Broad-based understanding of statistical theory and its application. 
    • 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.

    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to perform complex data analysis, and other tasks specified in the job description.
    • Relocation support available
    Organizational Relationships:
    • Directly reports to the Head of Statistical Research and Data Sciences (SRDC), within the Global Biometrics and Data Management organization

    Resources Managed (budget and FTEs):
    • Supervise a group of correlative science statisticians and analysts at different levels, including Senior Directors

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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.

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