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Oncology Development Solutions Lead (Director)

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 12, 2024
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Sector
Pharmaceutical
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Jobseeker Type
Professional
ROLE SUMMARY
  • Reporting into the Oncology Development Technology Lead, this role will lead cross-functional teams of leaders within Pfizer Oncology R&D to develop and deliver digital, data and technology transformation that can accelerate clinical trial recruitment, enhance patient experience, inform clinical program decision-making, or otherwise produce a step change in Pfizer Oncology R&D's clinical development capabilities.
  • The incumbent will be an experienced matrix leader accountable for delivery of strategy, business case, deployment and value capture for technology projects in their portfolio.
  • The incumbent is accountable for timelines, budget, and quality of solutions in their portfolio.
  • The incumbent will be accountable for partnering and collaborating with functional leadership to ensure appropriate resourcing for their projects.


ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy:
  • Act as a thought partner and provide strategic support to the ODT Lead in the identification of opportunities for digital technologies/transformation to accelerate clinical trial recruitment, enhance patient experience and inform clinical program decision making, aligned with Purpose Blueprint 4.1 (Develop medicines at lightspeed) and 5.1 (Make trials more patient-centric, now).
  • Identify key clinical development use cases that can benefit from novel technologies such as digital biomarkers, wearables, and novel diagnostic techniques, develop an Oncology R&D strategy for leveraging these technologies through internal capabilities, external partnerships and BD, and ensure buy-in from relevant Oncology R&D leaders.
  • Partner with AI Oncology Strategy Lead to identify use cases for AI, machine learning and advanced analytics in oncology clinical development.
  • Provide directive input to market research of technology trends and industry solutions via market intelligence and strategic vendor partnerships.

Implementation:
  • Experienced matrix leader accountable for leading the enterprise project team delivery of multiple complex use case/ solution teams that advance technology solutions for Oncology drug development.
  • Single point of accountability for Oncology Development Technology projects to ensure feasibility of execution, planning and delivery of use cases on time, within budget and with quality.
  • Accountable for execution of the use case, managing timelines, budget and assessing impact of the projects ensuring delivery to Oncology technology strategic goals.
  • Lead planning and oversight of oncology focused strategic partnerships designed to advance the oncology technology development business goals.
  • Partners and collaborates with functional line leadership to ensure optimal resourcing for project teams.
  • Leads preparations and proactive planning for digital initiative governance and decision point milestones.
  • Leads business case development for above innovation opportunities (in partnership with Business Development where relevant) and work with senior Pfizer Oncology R&D functional leaders and the Oncology R&D LT to obtain enterprise endorsement and funding for the proposed innovations.
  • Lead delivery of above-program / enterprise-level innovations in partnership with Oncology Medical Affairs, Clinical Development & Operations, Development and other digital and data teams across the enterprise. Responsibilities include leading fit-for-purpose matrix teams to achieve cross-functional alignment, budget management, KPI monitoring and successful deployment.
  • Manage lifecycle of digital solutions from concept design, prototyping, to development and release. Work with R&D IT teams to identify and manage data security risks and GxP validation requirements for digital technologies.

Impact:
  • Accountable for measuring and demonstrating tangible business impact of digital-solutions and analyzing data to assess ROI and making continuous data-driven decisions to maximize value creation.
  • Accountable for driving a culture of continuous learning and improvement across Pfizer Oncology R&D clinical development teams, to ensure lessons learnt from previous novel technology deployments inform future projects.
  • Drive awareness among Pfizer senior leaders of the value created / ROI from oncology development-focused technological innovation, and work with Pfizer Oncology Medical Strategy and Scientific Affairs colleagues on external communications on these topics.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Advanced degree (either Master's or PhD) degree in relevant scientific / medical subject.
  • If Masters: 10+ years in clinical development & operations, with expert knowledge in clinical trial conduct, clinical, monitoring & regulatory operations.
  • If PhD: 5+ years in clinical development & operations, with expert knowledge in clinical trial conduct, clinical, monitoring & regulatory operations.
  • Experienced matrix leader, leading cross-functional teams and delivering on complex, global clinical trials, deliver innovation projects, including managing SOP compliance and data privacy/regulatory requirements e.g., GCP.
  • Utilizes negotiation and conflict resolution as necessary to achieve goals.
  • Deep insights into the clinical trial digital ecosystem and expertise in developing and implementing pragmatic digital solutions to accelerate and improve efficiency of clinical trials.
  • Passionate about the potential of novel technologies to transfer clinical development efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop business cases and secure funding for investment in innovation projects, including senior leadership / executive engagement to achieve this.
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor and report on ROI / value creation from technological innovations within clinical development, including quantitative and qualitative outcomes.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in technology / data vendor oversight and business development.
  • Experience utilizing market intelligence and leading vendor assessment to identify potential digital / technology transformation partners, working closely with R&D Procurement, IT and other functional teams.
  • Has a demonstrated network within the clinical trial digital ecosystem to support technology scouting.
  • Oncology experience.
  • Experience with R&D digital solution lifecycle management and GxP testing and validation.
  • 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.


This is a hybrid role - must be on site an average of 2.5 days per week.

LI-PFE

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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 does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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