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Head of Precision Medicine Diagnostics, Non-Oncology

Employer
Pfizer
Location
La Jolla, California, United States;Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States;Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States;
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 22, 2023

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Oncology, Health Sciences, Diagnostics, Medicine
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Manager
Organization Type
Pharma
ROLE SUMMARY

The Head of Precision Medicine Diagnostics (Dx) - Non oncology leads the companion diagnostic strategy for all internal medicine, immunology and inflammation and infectious disease biofluid/tissue based diagnostics. The Head of PM Dx will build and sustain an effective internal and external network, including the management of key stakeholders, as part of the promotion and implementation of companion diagnostics for non-oncology assets. The Head of PM Dx should be recognized (internally and/or externally) as a companion diagnostic subject matter expertise with experience in emerging regulatory changes in the IVDD/IVDR landscape. The role requires technical expertise in biochemical and immunohistochemistry diagnostic assay technologies and may require experience running labs. In addition, he/she should demonstrate executive presence, and be an effective negotiator, relationship manager and communicator across both WRDM and GPD cross-functional lines. The PM Dx head and direct reports will be responsible for Dx sections of clinical development, commercial and regulatory documentation. This position will be accountable for selection and vendor oversite of Dx partners as well as Dx registration timelines/milestones.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serves as the single point of contact (SPOC) for companion Dx programs in Immunology/Inflammation, Internal Medicine and Infectious diseases.
  • Partners with clinical study team leads and translational medicine leads on Dx strategy starting from LD development through post-marketing commitments.
  • Develops a motivated, innovative, and productive work environment , with a strong reputation for accountability and delivery of companion Dx strategies
  • Accountable for ensuring direct reports complete the Dx strategy in asset clinical development plans.
  • Accountable for selection and Dx vendor compliance and oversite.
  • Experienced with technical development of molecular, ligand binding, flow and/or mass spectrometry based diagnostic assays.
  • In partnership with clinical study team and translational medicine lead, articulates context of use for asset specific companion diagnostics.
  • Assembles and leads collaborative Companion Dx sub-teams, made up of cross-functional colleagues with relevant technical, research, or clinical expertise, to operationalize Dx strategies
  • Responsible for compliance around Dx clinical biospecimen management and consent
  • Works with clinical teams to interpret Dx results in the context of the clinical study
  • Is a recognized subject matter expert (internally and externally) on precision medicine companion Dx strategies and global registration requirements.

  • Experience in bringing companion diagnostics through worldwide approval


  • Has experience with point of care and at home Dx testing.


  • Skillset

  • 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical discovery, all biomarker technologies and/or exploratory clinical research
  • Background and applied experience in companion Dx development and global approvals .
  • Technical knowledge of diagnostic assay development and validation requirements across multiple platforms including molecular, ligand-binding, flow cytometry and mass spectrometry.
  • Experience working with cross-functional clinical study teams and executive leadership to deliver asset and platform specific Dx strategies.
  • Able to work cross-functionally to develop solutions to complex, innovative and potentially high risk translational issues within and beyond category area expertise.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a rapidly changing organizational environment with many diverse stakeholders
  • Demonstrated teambuilding, relationship-management, negotiating and talent management skills
  • Demonstrated written and communication skills
  • Good external presence and network, with a solid track record of scientific publications, external presentations, and effective external collaborations
  • Solid track record of effectively working and communicating in a fast-paced environment with multi-disciplinary scientists, researchers and non-scientists, both internally and externally
  • Good executive presence, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior internal and external leaders through all forms of communication
  • Good understanding of business processes and decision making across the pharmaceutical R&D continuum, but especially in discovery and human exploratory research


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education
  • PhD, MD, MD/PhD and/or PharmD preferred . MS considered if 15+ experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
  • 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical discovery, all biomarker technologies and/or exploratory clinical research
  • Background and applied experience in regulated and non-regulated biomarker technologies including genomics, proteomics, mass spectrometry, ligand binding immunoassay and flow cytometry.
  • Experience working with cross-functional clinical study teams and executive leadership to deliver asset and platform specific translational biomarker strategies.
  • Able to work cross-functionally to develop solutions to complex, innovative and potentially high-risk translational issues within and beyond category area expertise.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a rapidly changing organizational environment with many diverse stakeholders
  • Demonstrated teambuilding, relationship-management, negotiating and talent management skills
  • Demonstrated written and communication skills Good external presence and network, with a solid track record of scientific publications, external presentations, and effective external collaborations
  • Solid track record of effectively working and communicating in a fast-paced environment with multi-disciplinary scientists, researchers, and non-scientists, both internally and externally
  • Good executive presence, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior internal and external leaders through all forms of communication
  • Good understanding of business processes and decision making across the pharmaceutical R&D continuum, but especially in discovery and human exploratory research


Preferred

Working knowledge of a broad range of biofluid/tissue based Dx technologies and an understanding of validation requirements, implementation into clinical trials and interpretation of multi-variate data

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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily sitting at a desk and moving through offices. Light-to-moderate travel load. No extra-ordinary requirements. Can work hybrid

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work overtime when needed for registration.

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment:Flexible

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $185,800.00 to $309,600.00. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Salary range does not apply to the Tampa, FL location.

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

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Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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