Head, Medical Evidence Generation

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, Aida Habtezion, MD, the Head of Medial Evidence Generation will be a key member of Pfizer’s CMO Leadership Team.   The Head of Medical Evidence Generation will be responsible for enabling Medical strategy through data-driven evidence generation and insights across multiple TA and assets, driving integrated evidence planning, designing and operationalizing Medical evidence generation approaches (including NIS, RWE studies, ISRs, research collaborations, patient centered research and partnerships).

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enable Medical strategy, asset and franchise strategies through various modalities of evidence generation, ensuring alignment of and consistent approaches to medical evidence generation (including NIS, RWE studies, ISRs, research collaborations, patient centered research and partnerships) and other data across the asset lifecycle ( from early research and development through marketed use).
• In collaboration with the cross-functional leadership team, drive vision and build executive support across the organization by understanding their business needs, informing Evidence Generation strategies that aligns with R&D and Commercial objectives.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration within the organization to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to evidence generation.
• Maintain a complete Medical Evidence “Book of Work” of all concepts, studies, and projects across categories and geographies.
• Inform studies and support execution, data analyses and reporting across the asset lifecycle.
• Leverage and cultivate strong relationships with ecosystem partners to understand how landscape is evolving.
• Identify and promote innovation in evidence generation methodologies, leveraging new technologies, data sources, and analytical technique as well as understand new guidelines, including regulations / policies in key markets, market trends, and study designs.
• Provide study execution support (e.g., protocol writing, methodology) as needed for global and country level.
• Ensure study quality, integrity, and compliance in accordance with Pfizer policies and process.
• Responsibilities cover full R&D portfolio, including support for commercial organization (US and international)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

•  MD, Pharm D, or PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 15 years combined experience in biopharmaceutical industry drug development and relevant academic medical research
• 10+ years of experience in the analysis of real-world data and generation of real-world insights and evidence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in medical evidence generation across multiple TA’s preferred, clinical research, or related fields, with a proven track record of leading successful evidence generation initiatives In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to evidence generation and clinical research.

• Proven ability to lead large organizations, attract and inspire talent and create and lead teams that can thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Member of Chief Medical Office LT
• Interacts regularly with senior Medical leaders in each of the 4 end-to-end R&D Units (Vaccines, Oncology, IM, I&I), as well as US Medical and International Medical in Pfizer's commercial organizations.
• Partners closely with functions within the Chief Medical Office including Quality, Statistics and Epidemiology

RESOURCES MANAGED

Financial Accountability

• Budget Responsibilities: ~$70 - $100M

Supervision

• Direct Reports: 5 - 8
• Headcount: 250 -300

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $330,000.00 to $0.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 45.0% of the base salary. 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided d