Pfizer
Director, Biostatistics, Statistical Research and Innovation
Pfizer, Pearl River, New York, United States, 10965
Director, Biostatistics, Statistical Research and Innovation
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.
You will provide scientific leadership and technical support for Pfizer clinical and non-clinical projects. This is a science-based position with limited managerial and administrative responsibilities. The applicant will work with teams in many therapeutic areas, on both clinical and non-clinical applications. Activities include assistance with complex and novel study designs and data analyses, and the development of specialized software to support them. We are actively involved in discussions towards key go/no decisions, and regulatory and product defense strategies. The applicant is expected to develop effective collaborations with relevant stakeholders (including Study Statisticians, Clinical, Development Operations, PharmSci, Regulatory and Safety).
The responsibilities and effort for the position are divided approximately equally between project-specific collaboration, longer-term methodological research to support drug development, training, and external activities. In addition, the SRI (Statistical Research and Innovation) develops scientific collaborations across academia, industry, and regulators to advance drug development methodologies. External publications, presentations, and other professional activities are supported.
You will:
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.
Develop effective internal collaborations.
Provide external influence through collaborative partnership, scholarship, and professional networking with academic, government and industry statisticians.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide statistical advice on complex statistical problems arising in Pfizer projects.
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 Discovery, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory and other pertinent groups.
Participate actively in discussions towards 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.
Develop effective collaborations with relevant non-statistical researchers (such as, Clinical, Pharmacology, Development Operations, PharmSci, and Safety).
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics or equivalent postgraduate statistical training.
The ideal candidate has 7 years or more experience in drug development. Candidates with less work experience, or experience in other fields, will also be considered if they have exceptional methodology research credentials and potential.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good knowledge of Bayesian statistics and high-performance computing.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
None
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
None
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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.
About Us:
Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.
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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.
You will provide scientific leadership and technical support for Pfizer clinical and non-clinical projects. This is a science-based position with limited managerial and administrative responsibilities. The applicant will work with teams in many therapeutic areas, on both clinical and non-clinical applications. Activities include assistance with complex and novel study designs and data analyses, and the development of specialized software to support them. We are actively involved in discussions towards key go/no decisions, and regulatory and product defense strategies. The applicant is expected to develop effective collaborations with relevant stakeholders (including Study Statisticians, Clinical, Development Operations, PharmSci, Regulatory and Safety).
The responsibilities and effort for the position are divided approximately equally between project-specific collaboration, longer-term methodological research to support drug development, training, and external activities. In addition, the SRI (Statistical Research and Innovation) develops scientific collaborations across academia, industry, and regulators to advance drug development methodologies. External publications, presentations, and other professional activities are supported.
You will:
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.
Develop effective internal collaborations.
Provide external influence through collaborative partnership, scholarship, and professional networking with academic, government and industry statisticians.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide statistical advice on complex statistical problems arising in Pfizer projects.
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 Discovery, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory and other pertinent groups.
Participate actively in discussions towards 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.
Develop effective collaborations with relevant non-statistical researchers (such as, Clinical, Pharmacology, Development Operations, PharmSci, and Safety).
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics or equivalent postgraduate statistical training.
The ideal candidate has 7 years or more experience in drug development. Candidates with less work experience, or experience in other fields, will also be considered if they have exceptional methodology research credentials and potential.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good knowledge of Bayesian statistics and high-performance computing.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
None
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
None
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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.
About Us:
Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.
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