Vaccines Clinical Scientist (Senior Director)

POSITION SUMMARY

You will play a critical role in driving scientific strategy and operational execution for vaccine clinical development programs.  You will provide leadership at the program level for at least one complex global program (e.g., high scientific complexity, accelerated timelines/deliverables) or multiple less complex programs.  You will ensure consistency across multiple clinical trials within a program.  You will work in close collaboration with the Global Clinical Lead (GCL)and members of the development team to establish, lead, coordinate, and execute the vaccine clinical development plan(s).  You will lead a small team of clinical scientists either through line management or within a matrix organization.  You will also work with other functional disciples to ensure the full scope and remit of Vaccines Clinical Research & Development (R&D) is represented as need within clinical study teams (e.g. Research Units, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Data Sciences, Quality).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with the Global Clinical Lead (GCL) in the execution of the clinical development strategy and plan for assigned vaccine indication

• Oversight of the Clinical Scientists leading and executing end-to-end clinical trials

• Manage a small team of direct reports including talent growth and development, performance management, retention, and resource management

• Author or support protocols, informed consents, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions and responses, and publications in collaboration with the program and study teams

• Supports data review activities and interpretation

• Support preparation for program strategy and vaccine governance meetings

• Focus on consistency, quality, data integrity, and safety across clinical trials within a program that aligns with Pfizer SOPs

• Supports site audits and regulatory inspections, when applicable

• Participate in process improvement initiatives within vaccines or across Pfizer R&D

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences or health related field with 15+ years increasingly responsible clinical science or similar experience OR,

• MS in a life sciences or health related field with 13+ years increasingly responsible clinical science or similar experience, OR,

• PharmD/PhD in a life sciences or health related field years and 8+ years increasingly responsible clinical science or similar experience

• Experience leading a team in a matrix organization

• Experience at the program level including independent strategic decision making

• Experience working across multiple studies for incorporation of consistent scientific and operational concepts

• Working knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and data interpretation

• Extensive knowledge of the clinical research processes and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), monitoring, clinical and regulatory operations

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Significant experience working independently and collaborating with multiple functional groups within and outside company (e.g., CROs/vendors)

• Experience managing complex timelines and identifying operational risks

• Strong project management experience

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge and experience working in vaccines

• Experience in resource forecasting and management

• Extensive line management and people development experience

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

• Primarily an office-based position involving computer work, attending meetings, making presentations, and participating in global conference calls that accommodate various time zones.
• Ability to accurately, comprehensively and professional communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires some travel domestically and internationally. May require travel to participate on process improvement teams, investigator meetings, and technology or other Pfizer initiatives.

• Weekend and evening work may be required based on project needs.

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