Director, HTA, Value & Evidence, PCOA

Pfizer

. Develops and executes PCOA strategies to support therapeutic area/asset specific clinical development plans, global HV&E strategies, integrated evidence plans, and commercial strategies.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and executes PCOA strategies to support therapeutic area/asset specific clinical development plans, global HV&E strategies, integrated evidence plans, and commercial strategies.
Effectively collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that the PCOA strategies and related deliverables are fit-for-purpose and aligned with the overall program goals.
Ensures that PCOA strategies are aligned with the most current regulatory and HTA guidance documents (e.g., FDA, EMA, JCA).
Leads qualitative and quantitative evidence generation research to inform and support PCOA strategies.
Provides technical expertise in the implementation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of clinical outcome assessment (COA) data.
Manages a global network of consultants and contract organizations to execute the COA evidence generation deliverables (e.g., qualitative COA development evidence, psychometric analyses, COA qualification dossiers).
Maintains awareness of new research methods, tools, and data sources to ensure study methods represent current state of the science.
Promotes the value of patient-centered outcome assessments across Pfizer through education and training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced academic degree (e.g., MSc, MPH, PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in relevant field such as, public health, psychology, health economics, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, or other research-focused health outcomes field.
Minimum 5 years of experience with PhD/DrPH/ScD/PharmD or minimum of 7 years of experience with MSc/MPH in consulting, pharmaceutical industry, or academia in COA research or related health outcomes research.
Advanced understanding of COA research methodology (qualitative and quantitative methodology)
Knowledge of regulatory guidance documents (FDA, EMA)
Strong analytical and synthesis skills of qualitative and quantitative data demonstrated in scientific publications
Experience with developing new or validating existing COA measures in multiple therapeutic areas or assets
Experience preparing regulatory briefing documents and COA dossiers to support COA-based labeling.
Scientific rigor, autonomy, and sense of initiative.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, in a cross-functional, matrix team setting as well as independently.
Technical competency in systematic literature reviews and qualitative research.
Technical competency in use of ePRO/eCOA and linguistic validation of COAs.
Demonstrated strong project management skills (ability to manage multiple projects budget planning, vendor management, managing competing deadlines and rapidly shifting priorities)
Excellent interpersonal skills required; ability to understand and respond to multiple internal and external customers and influence in a matrix environment
Excellent oral and written English communication skills required

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

COA research methodologyqualitative researchquantitative researchdata analysispsychometric analysessystematic literature reviewsePROeCOACOA qualification dossiersregulatory briefing documents

Soft Skills

analytical skillssynthesis skillsproject managementinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsautonomyinitiativecollaborationinfluenceadaptability

Certifications

MScMPHPhDDrPHScDPharmD