Late Stage Oncology Clinical Scientist - Thoracic (Senior Manager)

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Collegeville (PA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Late Stage Oncology Clinical Scientist to provide scientific oversight and ensure the integrity of clinical trials. This role involves authoring essential documents, collaborating with clinical teams, and analyzing safety data to support drug development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research, particularly in oncology, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that is committed to breakthroughs that change patients' lives, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Paid caregiver/parental leave

Share-based long term incentive program

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD with 3+ years in a similar role.
• Experience in Phase 3 clinical research in Oncology.
• Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific oversight and ensure data integrity.
• Author clinical trial protocols and regulatory documents.
• Collaborate with teams for successful trial execution.

Skills

Clinical Research

Scientific Writing

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Leadership

Education

PhD or PharmD

MS

BA/BS

Tools

JReview

RAVE

SpotFire

Job description

Late Stage Oncology Clinical Scientist - Thoracic (Senior Manager)

• United States - Pennsylvania - Collegeville

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

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

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.

You will provide scientific oversight and support data integrity and quality of clinical trial(s) in support of the development strategy for programs within the Late-Stage Oncology portfolio.

Position Responsibilities

Maintains current scientific and clinical knowledge in the specific therapeutic and disease area(s) of assignment.

Partners with other clinical and medical colleagues, clinical operations and other functional lines for the successful implementation and execution of the clinical trial(s) within the assigned program.

Responsible for scientific oversight, data integrity and quality of the clinical trial(s).

Authors protocols, study level informed consent documents, and contributes to authoring of IBs, site training materials, clinical study reports, regulatory responses, and other clinical and regulatory documents; supports preparations for Health Authority meetings, participates as appropriate.

Reviews and queries safety and efficacy data in support of the clinical data review strategy and collection of quality data and review of emerging clinical data and trends; presents and discusses relevant data to appropriate teams, governance bodies, and other internal and external stakeholders.

In close partnership with medically qualified colleague/s, analyzes the emerging safety profile of the drug, keeping the clinical and safety colleagues informed of changes in the safety profile as they occur in the assigned trial(s).

Follows relevant SOPs and regulations, has an excellent understanding of and complies with applicable trainings, seeks opportunities to further improve quality and efficiency of clinical procedures; leads or actively participates in portfolio- and enterprise level workgroups aimed at optimizing PFE clinical development procedures; may be a subject matter expert or business process owner for a relevant SOP or procedure.

May supervise, mentor, and/or develop others.

Minimum Qualifications/Key Skills

Relevant PhD or PharmD and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO, OR

MS and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO, OR

BA/BS and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO.

Clinical Research experience in the Phase 3/pivotal space in Oncology, ideally on the side of the sponsor.

Strong knowledge of clinical procedures, ICH guidelines, GCP and familiarity with FDA, EMA, and global regulations.

Strong scientific writing skills and communication skills (written and verbal)

Track record of scientific productivity as evidenced by publications, posters, abstracts and/or presentations.

Solid understanding of related disciplines, e.g., Clinical Operations, Safety, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Study Management, Pre-Clinical, Pharmacology, Quality Assurance.

Experience building consensus and driving change across all levels of the organization including senior management.

Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment as well as independently

Experience performing complex data analyses using JReview, RAVE, SpotFire, SOCs-PRO or other similar platform

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 - Must work onsite an average of 2.5 days/week

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work from a computer and work on a team

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

40 hour week -- Must be able to work East Coast/West Coast/EU hours depending on team

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.

Position Summary

You will provide scientific oversight and support data integrity and quality of clinical trial(s) in support of the development strategy for programs within the Late-Stage Oncology portfolio.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains current scientific and clinical knowledge in the specific therapeutic and disease area(s) of assignment.

• Partners with other clinical and medical colleagues, clinical operations and other functional lines for the successful implementation and execution of the clinical trial(s) within the assigned program.

• Responsible for scientific oversight, data integrity and quality of the clinical trial(s).

• Authors protocols, study level informed consent documents, and contributes to authoring of IBs, site training materials, clinical study reports, regulatory responses, and other clinical and regulatory documents; supports preparations for Health Authority meetings, participates as appropriate.

• Reviews and queries safety and efficacy data in support of the clinical data review strategy and collection of quality data and review of emerging clinical data and trends; presents and discusses relevant data to appropriate teams, governance bodies, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• In close partnership with medically qualified colleague/s, analyzes the emerging safety profile of the drug, keeping the clinical and safety colleagues informed of changes in the safety profile as they occur in the assigned trial(s).

• Follows relevant SOPs and regulations, has an excellent understanding of and complies with applicable trainings, seeks opportunities to further improve quality and efficiency of clinical procedures; leads or actively participates in portfolio- and enterprise level workgroups aimed at optimizing PFE clinical development procedures; may be a subject matter expert or business process owner for a relevant SOP or procedure.

• May supervise, mentor, and/or develop others.

Minimum Qualifications/Key Skills

• Relevant PhD or PharmD and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO, OR

• MS and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO, OR

• BA/BS and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO.

• Clinical Research experience in the Phase 3/pivotal space in Oncology, ideally on the side of the sponsor.

• Strong knowledge of clinical procedures, ICH guidelines, GCP and familiarity with FDA, EMA, and global regulations.

• Strong scientific writing skills and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Track record of scientific productivity as evidenced by publications, posters, abstracts and/or presentations.

• Solid understanding of related disciplines, e.g., Clinical Operations, Safety, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Study Management, Pre-Clinical, Pharmacology, Quality Assurance.

• Experience building consensus and driving change across all levels of the organization including senior management.

• Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment as well as independently

• Experience performing complex data analyses using JReview, RAVE, SpotFire, SOCs-PRO or other similar platform

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 - Must work onsite an average of 2.5 days/week

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work from a computer and work on a team

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

40 hour week -- Must be able to work East Coast/West Coast/EU hours depending on team

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.

Sunshine Act

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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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