Head of Immunodiagnostics & Next-Gen High-Throughput Assays

Pfizer; Pearl River (NY); Hybrid; USD 176,600 - 294,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 20%

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Pfizer seeks a Senior Leader to envision and implement next-generation immunodiagnostics strategies in the Vaccines R&D Clinical Immunology and Diagnostics group. You will drive high-throughput, automated LBA approaches and lead a team of scientists to support vaccine trials and epidemiological studies.

You will collaborate across vaccine program teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure all work adheres to GCLP/cGMP standards while advancing automation and DoE-driven analytics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or a closely related biological field is required.
• 5+ years of industry experience leading assay/tool development and adopting new technologies.
• Experience managing managers and mentoring scientists.
• Deep expertise in assay development and lifecycle management.
• Strong background in robotic sample handling systems, DoE, and biostatistical analysis.
• Expert knowledge of analytical/clinical validations under GCLP and/or cGMP.
• Proficiency with LIMS, DoE software, and enterprise software suites.
• Excellent publication record and ability to present data to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Innovation: envision and execute next-generation LBA strategies with high-throughput automation.
• Project and Clinical Leadership: manage multiple assay development projects and optimize resources.
• Collaboration and Influence: partner across teams and external partners; lead tech transfers.
• People Management and Compliance: mentor multiple managers; ensure SOPs and GCLP/cGMP adherence.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Biostatistical analysis

Robotic automation

Education

PhD in Immunology or related field

Tools

LIMS

DoE software

Enterprise software suites

Job description

Pfizer seeks a Senior Leader to envision and implement next-generation immunodiagnostics strategies in the Vaccines R&D Clinical Immunology and Diagnostics group. You will drive high-throughput, automated LBA approaches and lead a team of scientists to support vaccine trials and epidemiological studies.

You will collaborate across vaccine program teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure all work adheres to GCLP/cGMP standards while advancing automation and DoE-driven analytics.