Associate Director, Biostatistics

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide statistical support for projects of Non-Malignant Hematology within the Inflammation and Immunology & Specialty Care disease area at Pfizer Research and Development. The qualified candidate will collaborate and work closely with project / study teams and provide statistical expertise in designing clinical trials, developing protocols, writing statistical analysis plans, performing statistical analyses, interpreting and presenting results, writing/reviewing reports, and publishing manuscripts through co-authorship.  The candidate may also provide support in regulatory submissions including responses to regulatory queries.  Successful candidate will make contributions through quantitative and creative thinking as well as proactively staying in the front of the current development of statistical methodologies. Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (R, SAS, or Python) is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide scientifically rigorous statistical input into project development plans, regulatory submissions, interpretation of statistical results, study design, statistical analysis plans and scientific and commercialization projects.
• Be accountable for quality statistical deliverables according to study and submission timelines.
• Develop effective communication and collaborations with clinical teams, partner lines, and external organizations. Provide statistical input and leadership to cross-functional activities – collaborate with other statisticians, study managers, programmers – for assigned studies and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure that all study and project level statistical activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and Pfizer standards.
• Provide planning, delivery and communication of statistical analyses, data presentations, and scientific reports, including clinical trial results, exploratory and meta-analysis results, modeling and simulation in support of various activities, support for publications, scientific presentations, and support to product defense.
• Provide a strong statistical presence in regulatory and professional circles to influence content of regulatory guidelines and their interpretation in practice.
• Help maintain a strong statistics community at Pfizer through research collaborations, scholarship, presentations and learnings across divisions and locations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in Statistics/Biostatistics (or related field) with 8+ years' experience in clinical trials, or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics (or related field) with 4+ years' experience in clinical trials
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of broad statistical theory and its application
• Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (R, SAS, or Python)
• Experience with at least one reproducible research tool (e.g. R Markdown, Quarto, Git/GitHub)
• Effectively and clearly explaining statistical concepts to colleagues without statistical training
• Work collaboratively as a team member
• Experience with statistical modelling of clinical data and statistical inference

Preferred qualifications

• Strong computational skills
• Experience with different study designs, protocol development, and statistical analysis plan writing
• 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.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $135,100.00 to $225,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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.

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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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