Program Director, Vaccine Development

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.As a

Program Director, Vaccine Development Management , you will be using your in-depth experience to ensure creation of strategic and operational objectives from early (lead) development through Proof of Concept and licensure of the product depending on the program.You will provide overall project management expertise for Vaccine Research & Development (VRD) Program Teams and ensure the operational deliverables of the project are achieved on or ahead of schedule and within budget, such that they meet the desired product profile (i.e. quality standard, value), business deliverables and/or key criteria, as required.You will also support organizational portfolio planning and governance processes, as needed.HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE ITPartners with the Research Lead, Clinical Lead and team members to develop forward-thinking programs that maximize medical and commercial value.Applies extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of the vaccine development process and project management tools to drive team alignment in the creation of development strategy, plans, and budgets of programs from early development through licensure and post-approval commitments.Analyzes vaccine portfolio and strategy issues. Develops and prepares executive reports and presentations for Pfizer vaccine stakeholders.Program Planning and ManagementEnsures that teams work effectively to move the program forward. Highly skilled at developing trust and collaboration with team members and partner lines.Uses expertise in project management planning tools to support major program/project milestones.Understands how individual project timelines affect an overall program (portfolio of projects).Drives program/project issue resolution by working with key stakeholders.LeadershipSkilled in leading through influence and collaboration.Routinely exhibits the courage to confront and quickly resolve difficult issues or conflicts.Takes a position in controversial issues when appropriate and expertly challenges the team to reach high-quality decisions that are in the best interests of the program.Communicates effectively with VRD senior management and beyond to assure timely decisions are made.Scientific/Technical KnowledgeClearly understands scientific mechanism of action, disease pathophysiology, unmet needs, standard of care and competitive landscape in relation to the program.Assimilates new and emerging disease area, program-specific and competitive data and applies this to ongoing and future development programs.Process KnowledgeUnderstands the vaccine drug development process at Pfizer and internal governance procedures and expectations—Uses that knowledge to achieve program objectives.Analyzes and integrates data from across functional areas to provide strategic guidance to the team in developing and executing projects.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBS degree in relevant biology, biochemistry, or related discipline10+ years of experience with ideally vaccine development expertiseTraining and/or academic background in one of the disciplines related to vaccine R&D and/or knowledge/training in business management.Extensive knowledge and experience in project management discipline and its application to vaccine R&D.Skilled in leading through influence and collaborationExperienced in options, scenarios, and risk analysis.Successful experience in the development and rationalization of scientific and business strategies.Effective in communication and interactive skills both verbal and written with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced degree (MS, Ph.D., MD) in relevant biology, biochemistry, or related discipline9+ years of biotechnology experience with vaccine/drug development expertise with MS degree; 7+ years of experience with PhD; 4+ years of experience with MDSustained and successful experience with project management working with cross-disciplinary teams; works well across boundaries in a highly matrix-based organization.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTSStandard business office conditions; sitting, standing as appropriate.NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSInfrequent travel (generally other Pfizer sites or professional meetings).Other Job Details:Eligible for Relocation PackageEligible for Employee Referral Bonus#LI-PFE

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