Integrated Evidence Generation Therapeutic Area Lead, Inflammation & Immunology

Pfizer; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 274,000 - 457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Vacation and personal days

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a senior leader to own the inflammation and immunology evidence strategy across the product lifecycle, integrating IEP, RWE/Epi, patient-centered research, and cross-functional delivery to maximize impact. The role calls for global partnership with Medical, Regulatory, Safety, and other units, and a focus on AI-driven innovations and responsible use.

The hybrid role requires on-site presence ~2.5 days/week and relocation flexibility as needed; the posting runs through Oct 28,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Epidemiology, Medicine, Public Health, Statistics or related field.
• 15+ years pharma/academic/evidence generation experience; 15+ years leadership preferred.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary scientific teams in complex environments.
• Experience shaping evidence strategy for late-phase/post-approval/integrated programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations; engagement with FDA/EMA/MHRA preferred.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise-wide strategy with vision and judgement to drive performance.
• Establish external/internal leadership in RWE, epidemiology, evidence generation, and data science.
• Influence decisions across global functions and external stakeholders including regulators and payers.
• Build organizational capability through talent leadership and succession planning.
• Ensure accountability, agility, and measurable outcomes in operations.

Skills

Evidence strategy

RWE/Epi

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory engagement

AI tools awareness

Education

MD/PhD/MS or equivalent

Tools

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Data science tooling

Job description

Role Purpose

Lead Inflammation & Immunology Therapeutic Area evidence strategy and delivery by integrating IEP, RWE/Epi, patient-centered research, and cross-functional execution to maximize product, medical, regulatory, access, and patient impact.

Role Summary

• Own TA integrated evidence strategy and execution across the product lifecycle.
• Connect IEP, RWE/Epi, patient-centered research, external research, and study delivery.
• Partner with TA Medical teams, TA Research Units, the CMO organization (Regulatory, Safety, DS&A, Medical Enablement & Quality, Legal/Compliance, and Research Units.
• Champion innovations in evidence generation, methods, and AI/ML.
• Accountable for quality, timeliness, efficiency, and strategic value of evidence deliverables.
• Build internal/external partnerships and measure impact through metrics, scorecards, and operating frameworks.

Role Responsibilities

• Shape and execute enterprise-wide strategy, providing visionary leadership and sound judgement to drive business performance and long-term impact.
• Establish external and internal scientific leadership in RWE, epidemiology, evidence generation, and data science innovation.
• Influence critical decisions across global functions and external stakeholder groups, including regulators, HTAs, payers, experts, and strategic partners.
• Build and sustain organizational capability through exceptional talent leadership, succession planning, and development of diverse teams.
• Ensure operational excellence by fostering a culture of accountability, agility, innovation, and trusted leadership while delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required: MD, PhD, MS, or equivalent in Epidemiology, Outcomes Research, Medicine, Public Health, Statistics, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant pharmaceutical, academic, medical, or evidence-generation experience; 15+ years preferred for enterprise/portfolio leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary scientific teams in complex matrix environments.
• Experience shaping evidence strategy and delivering late-phase, post-approval, RWE/Epi, or integrated medical evidence programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory evidence expectations and engagement with FDA, EMA, MHRA, or other global agencies preferred.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

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.

Hybrid Role Details

This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on‑site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.

Posting end date

October 28, 2026

Salary and Benefits

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $274,000.00 to $456,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% 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.

This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

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

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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