VP, Global Head of Statistics
Pfizer
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pearl River • New York • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $274,000 - $426,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Sets the vision and leadership for providing the highest level of data management, modeling, and statistical advice across the function to senior Vaccines Research and Development (VRD) leadership
- Is accountable to lead the necessary stakeholders to plan, direct and coordinate a large and expanding portfolio of specialized and complex Vaccine Research and Development (VRD) projects spanning phase 1 through phase 4 clinical development
- Provides senior management review of protocols and CSRs, and is the senior representative to internal review committees, DMC-related company steering committees, etc.
- Influences cross functional (TA) activities, in a consultative role, and provides the SVP of Clinical Research with more strategic advice as to the present and future direction for the VCRD Statistics group
- Serves as the company expert and resource on Vaccine statistical and modeling issues, by providing guidance to Clinical, Commercial, and Vaccine and Pfizer senior leadership
- Provides organizational leadership to balance time, quality, and cost requirements
- Strategically sets people goals including internal career development and talent management as well as alternative resourcing strategies, where needed
- Typically manages an organization of between 25 and 40 highly qualified statisticians across multiple Pfizer sites; consisting mainly of permanent staff but supplemented by additional contract resources
Requirements
- Advanced degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field required
- 15+ years of experience in drug development
- 5-10 years of experience in vaccine development
- At least 5 years of managerial experience in drug development
- Capability to provide statistical leadership to cross-functional teams and the ability to both communicate and influence the biostatical perspective to diverse audiences
- Effective verbal and written communication skills relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization
- A compelling and inspiring leadership style with a sharp scientific mind, who combines broad knowledge and understanding of biological systems and statistics
- Ability to perform sophisticated mathematical and statistical calculations, and to perform complex data analysis
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data managementstatistical analysisbiostatisticsmathematical calculationsdata modelingdrug developmentvaccine developmentclinical developmentcomplex data analysisstatistical leadership
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencecollaborationcoachingorganizational leadershipstrategic advicetalent managementgoal settingconsultative role
Certifications
advanced degree in statisticsadvanced degree in biostatistics