Vice President, Global Pathology Head

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United States Pfizer Full time
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.

Pfizer's Drug Safety Research and Development (DSRD) is an industry-leading innovative organization with scientific rigor, animal welfare, compliance, and colleague well-being standards engaged in the discovery and development of breakthrough medicines that change patients' lives.

Role Summary

As a key member of the DSRD Leadership Team (DSRD LT), the Vice President, Global Pathology Head will be responsible for enabling and supporting the DSRD business model to deliver the Pfizer portfolio. The successful candidate will:
Collaborate at the enterprise level, across Scientific Lines, Research Units and Business Units to accelerate development of drugs to marketBe the single point of accountability for all toxicologic and investigative pathology activities across all DSRD sites supporting people, portfolio, and productivity goals of DSRDProvide strong leadership to (anatomic and clinical) pathology colleagues, encouraging an environment that enables every colleague to fully contribute, where leadership behaviors and values are modeled, and a rewarding scientific climate is fosteredBe actively engaged scientifically in the external environment to influence good practices and regulatory approaches related to PathologyDevelop and maintain strong, effective partnerships with all DSRD line leads to ensure alignment of deliverables and effective use of resources throughout DSRDBe accountable for strategic and management oversight of the Pfizer Tissue Bank

Role Responsibilities
Performs all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standardsWith DSRD LT, sets strategy for the organization and ensures continued implementation and refinement of DSRD business model. Partners closely with other DSRD disciplines to support portfolio goals by managing line resources and contributions to successful achievement of portfolio objectivesResponsible for contributing to the overall good of the business and working with Scientific Lines, Research Units and Business Units to optimize efficiencies, reduce cycle times and implement process improvementsAccountable for all aspects of leadership of anatomic and clinical pathology functions across all DSRD sites to ensure:Resources are aligned with Pfizer portfolio needs to permit rapid, first line identification of tissue based toxicologic effects and enable transfer of this knowledge to project teamsEffective transitions between pre-CAN and preclinical safety assessment, collaborating across the DSRD organization, and with Scientific Lines and Discovery to ensure that safety issues identified pre-clinically are addressed as early as possibleInvestigative pathology input and support to new target evaluations, efficacy model development, target safety, and the mechanistic understanding of target organ toxicitiesClinical pathology support to portfolio and biomarker developmentMonitors compliance of anatomic and clinical pathology across sites to meet scientific and regulatory requirements including Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriateEnsures highest quality of data and pathology reportsEnsures efficient utilization of pathology resources to perform nonclinical studies to support drug discovery and development candidates. Evaluates workload vs. capacity and aligns organizational resources and process improvements to meet needs of the portfolioCustodian for Pfizer Tissue Bank, ensuring adherence to all ethical and regulatory standards, and appropriate guardianship of privacy and confidentiality and use of samplesDevelops and implements Tissue Bank strategy that applies resources in a cost-effective manner and obtains maximal value added for Pfizer investigatorsLeads or enables global efforts to ensure quality and continuous improvement of pathology function, including appropriate collection of metricsEstablishes best practices and champions pathology process improvements designed to enhance contribution of global pathology activities to the success of PfizerInfluences external environment in pathology discipline and investigative pathology sub-disciplinesDirectly mentors next generation of leadersAssumes overall responsibility for pathology data and sound interpretation of Pathology data enabling Go and No-Go decisionsProvides significant leadership in presentation and discussion of pathology data with key Regulatory Agencies worldwide

Qualifications
Years of experience: 15+ required; 20+ preferredDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively, lead, and manage in a matrixed multi-line environmentExperienced in the discovery and development of drug candidatesIn-depth technical knowledge of anatomic and clinical pathology discipline, investigative pathology, and some knowledge of multiple scientific disciplines within Safety Sciences (e.g. general toxicology, safety pharmacology, genetic toxicology, and developmental/reproductive toxicology) as well as a working knowledge of regulatory requirementsAt a minimum: D.V.M. or equivalent and board certification in pathology (ACVP or equivalent). Substantial leadership experience in a relevant veterinary pathology position in industryHighly desirable: PhD in a relevant discipline, and experience in investigative and digital pathology, or equivalent

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $262,100.00 to $436,800.00. 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.

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

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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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