Director, Biostatistics

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Research & Development is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to lead global development projects in Inflammation and Immunology & Specialty Care. You will oversee study design, trial conduct, data interpretation and regulatory submissions, guiding contract biostatisticians and coordinating resource allocation across functions.

The role requires strong communication, mastery of R/SAS/Python, and leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to advance Pfizer’s pipeline and

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics with clinical trials experience.
• Understanding of regulatory and marketing operations in pharma.
• Ability to provide statistical leadership to cross-functional teams.
• Strong statistical skills applicable to clinical trials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal/external partners.
• Provide statistical support and oversight for multiple clinical projects.
• Proficiency in R/SAS/Python and reproducible research tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientifically rigorous statistical input into study design and regulatory issues.
• Plan and communicate statistical analyses, data presentations and reports.
• Ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, partner lines, and external orgs.
• Provide input to leadership to plan support for studies and submissions.
• Lead cross-functional activities and liaise with statisticians and study managers.
• Explore innovative statistical methods relevant to Pfizer’s needs.

Skills

Statistical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

Masters in Statistics/Biostatistics

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

R

SAS

Python

R Markdown

Quarto

Git/GitHub

Job description

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director will plan, direct, and coordinate specialized and complex global development projects within the Inflammation and Immunology & Specialty Care disease area at Pfizer Research and Development. The candidate’s accountabilities include overseeing clinical design, trial conduct, data management, result interpretation, and providing statistical support and leadership in global regulatory submission activities, as well as implementing new initiatives and assisting in strategic planning. The position may require managing contract biostatisticians, including resource allocation, work assignment scheduling, and project status monitoring to ensure timely project completion. Staying informed on advancements in statistics and maintaining strong collaboration with various functional groups are essential. Excellent communication skills, proficiency in statistical programming languages (R, SAS, or Python) and high motivation are crucial for success in this role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide scientifically rigorous statistical input into study design, statistical analysis plans, interpretation of statistical results, project development plans, regulatory issues and scientific and registration projects.
• Provide planning and communication of statistical analyses, data presentations and scientific reports, including clinical trial results, exploratory analyses and analyses that synthesize results across studies, support for publication activities, scientific presentations and support for product defense.
• Be accountable for timeliness and quality of study/submission level statistical deliverables on assigned projects. Ensure that all statistics activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and Pfizer standards.
• Develop effective collaborations with colleagues within clinical teams, partner lines of other functioning areas, and external regulatory, industry and professional and academic organizations.
• Provide statistical input and leadership to cross-functional activities – collaborate with other statisticians, study managers, alliance partner colleagues – for assigned studies and regulatory submissions.
• Provide input to the Statistics Group Lead (Senior Director or Executive Director) to plan support for assigned studies and submissions.
• Participate in research on innovative statistical methodology and its applications pertinent to Pfizer’s business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Masters in Statistics/Biostatistics (or related field) with extensive experience in clinical trials, or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics (or related field) with notable experience in clinical trials
• Relevant clinical trial and business experience providing an understanding of the processes associated with clinical, regulatory and marketing operations.
• Capability to provide statistical leadership to cross-functional teams at the protocol and project level.
• Strong statistical skills with application to clinical trials.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in collaborating with colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization.
• Providing statistical support and oversight for one or more clinical projects.
• Ability to perform mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Ability to perform complex data analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages (R, SAS, or Python) and experience with at least one reproducible research tool (e.g., R Markdown, Quarto, Git/GitHub).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

RESOURCES MANAGED

• Varies with career ladder level and project need. Director may supervise the work of other statisticians.
• No direct budgetary responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

As a key member of project team, this position will interact directly with Clinical (Clinicians), Clinical Pharmacology, Statistical Programming, Data Management, Regulatory Strategy and Operations, Medical, Outcomes Research, Commercial, Operations and contract organizations supporting project deliverables.

The closing deadline for applications is September 24th.

All applicants must have the relevant authorisation to live and work in the UK.

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are apatient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self.Let’s start the conversation!

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer iscommitted to celebratingthis,in all itsforms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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