The overall role of the Oncology Early Stage Clinical Scientist (ESCS) is to lead and coordinate the development of multiple studies for novel biological and small molecule therapies for first in human (FIH), proof of mechanism (POM), early signals of efficacy (ESOE) and proof of concept (POC) studies in a given therapeutic areas: for this position the primary area will be early oncology studies.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for scientific leadership and execution of clinical studies and delivering on innovative clinical study designs, high quality trial execution, safety assessment and interpretation of clinical study results
Supports execution for all FIH programs through proof-of concept
Serve as technical resource for clinical issues raised by internal and external collaborators, investigators, consultants and contractors
Support and assist in the development of publications, abstracts, and presentations
Sit on project teams to support clinical development implementation and contribution to key development milestones, e.g. start-up and delivery of ESoE and PoC trials.
Lead preparation of clinical protocol and lead or support other critical documents, including clinical development plan, IND, AR, CSR, investigator brochure, statistical analysis plan and regulatory documents.
Foster a transparent environment that encourages strong partnerships and mutual trust between teams, sub-teams, and therapeutic areas.
Coordinate with other clinical research activities in POD and greater World-Wide Research and Development (WRD) organization.
Conducts data review, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials data together with the GCL, Clinical Safety, and Biostatistics.
Develop effective collaborations with key partners within Pfizer and external partners (KOLs, Business Partners, etc).
Develop effective collaborations with project leaders and projects team members, including research units, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, clinical pharmacology, human genetics, translational oncology, precision medicine and development operations.
Partner with Translational Oncology and Biomarker as needed to ensure that biomarker plans are enabled in all relevant therapeutic area programs to help determine early signs of efficacy and proof of concept, patient stratification, etc.
Establish and support relationships with external experts, consultants, key opinion leaders, regulators and disease specific investigator networks to ensure implementation of latest clinical thinking and guidelines into clinical development plans and study designs, as well as management and recruitment of study, analysis, interpretation and presentation of results.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific and clinical published literature in relevant therapeutic areas including the key clinical development issues.
The Early Stage Clinical Scientist may lead the development of the clinical protocol and may participate as an individual contributor on clinical study teams and clinical subteams to meet enrollment and study delivery timelines.
The Early Stage Clinical Scientist will lead the development of the clinical protocol and participate as an individual contributor on clinical teams with Pfizer development operations and the project team, to meet enrollment and study delivery timelines. The Early Stage Clinical Scientist will work with other functional disciples to ensure the full scope and remit of OESD is represented as need within clinical study teams (e.g. Research Units, Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology, Precision Medicine, and Digital Medicine).
Performs other duties as assigned related to clinical programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD/PharmD and 5+ years; MA/MBA/MS and 7+ years; BA/BS/BSN and 10+ years of experience in clinical development. 3-5 of these years should be in a clinician type role with a proven track record executing oncology development programs to completion or targeted milestone. Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical environment and the drug development
Demonstrated experience in (and understanding of) oncology drug development especially in Early Development; familiarity with related disciplines (biostatistics, regulatory, pre-clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences)
Must have proven scientific writing skills and good communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and expert team player with demonstrated ability to build consensus and drive change across all levels of the organization including senior management
Data listing review experience a must
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment and to function independently as appropriate
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
Perform complex data analysis.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
10% Travel
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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