Pfizer · 5 hours ago
Director, Biomedical Informatics & Strategy Lead
United States - New York - New York City
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $283K/yr
10+ years expPfizer is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Director, Biomedical Informatics & Strategy Lead to lead cross-functional teams in developing and delivering data, informatics, and technology transformations for clinical development and R&D programs.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as a thought partner and provide strategic support to the Head of AQDS in the identification of opportunities for deployment of new technologies/transformation
Identify key use cases that can benefit from novel technologies such as digital biomarkers, wearables, and novel diagnostic techniques
Develop strategy for leveraging informatics capabilities through internal capabilities, external partnerships and BD
Partner with the AQDS team leaders to identify use cases for AI, machine learning and advanced analytics in clinical development and medical evidence generation
Own relationships with senior external stakeholders at actual or potential technology partners
Lead the enterprise project team delivery of multiple complex use case/solution teams that advance technology solutions for Oncology drug development
Accountable for developing the strategy for execution of the use case, managing timelines, budget and assessing impact of the projects
Lead planning and oversight of oncology focused strategic partnerships designed to advance the oncology technology development business goals
Accountable for communication internally and externally to Pfizer R&D leadership and external steering committees regarding project status, milestones, risks and value capture
Lead business case development for innovation opportunities and work with senior Pfizer R&D functional leaders to obtain enterprise endorsement and funding
Manage lifecycle of digital solutions from concept design, prototyping, to development and release
Work with R&D IT and Digital teams to identify and manage data security risks and GxP validation requirements for R&D technologies
Draft SoWs and initiate contracts for data science & AI projects and oversee their execution and value capture
Accountable for measuring and demonstrating tangible business impact of digital solutions and analyzing data to assess ROI
Qualification
Required
PhD in a relevant scientific/medical discipline (e.g. Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Biomedical engineering, Information science) and 10+ years clinical development and operations experience, including expert knowledge in R&D programs, medical affairs or digital health OR Masters degree in a relevant scientific/medical discipline and 15+ years clinical development and operations experience
Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering on complex, global clinical trials
Deep insights into the clinical trial digital ecosystem and expertise in developing and implementing pragmatic digital solutions
Experience developing business cases and securing funding for investment in innovation projects
Experience monitoring and reporting on ROI/value creation from technological innovations within clinical development
Preferred
Business education (e.g. MBA, Operational strategy, Program management, Data & AI leadership certification)
Experience in technology/data vendor oversight and business development
Experience utilizing market intelligence and leading vendor assessment to identify potential digital/technology transformation partners
Experience in one or more Tx areas -Oncology, Cardiometabolic disease, Immunology & Inflammation, Vaccines
Experience with R&D digital solution lifecycle management and GxP testing and validation
Benefits
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
Leadership Team
Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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