Oncology Research Project Leader
6 months ago
Why Patients Need You
At Pfizer, our mission is to inspire a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management that empowers colleagues and enables simple, effective processes. Whether you are managing projects or liaising with others, your contribution in this team will help in making our work easier and faster so that we can deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research Project Leader (RPL) is a full-time matrix team leadership position responsible for effectively leading discovery and clinical-stage portfolio research project teams.
Working with a broad range of stakeholders, including but not limited to project teams, peers, partner lines and Oncology Research Unit (ORU) leadership, you will be responsible for successfully leading research project teams to build and execute innovative scientific project strategies that successfully deliver high quality, differentiated assets to address unmet medical needs in cancer.
You will also participate, develop and lead organizational efforts in training programs that includes activities such as onboarding and mentorship of junior project leaders across the ORU to drive consistency in best practices.ntors
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively lead multiple complex matrix discovery teams from Lead Discovery stage through Candidate Nomination (CAN) by exhibiting a high level of scientific and operational skills, and emotional intelligence.
Lead an ongoing research sub-team post CAN that aligns with the broader Global Product Team to support clinical development from a research perspective.
Drive innovative scientific strategies to deliver differentiated medicines.
Work with teams to identify major operational and logistical risks and develop effective mitigation options.
Play a key role in communicating across lines and functions to facilitate timely and effective decision-making. Lead the team to prepare for project reviews and governance milestone decisions, ensuring high quality, objective and comprehensive assessments of team progress and project status and strategy.
Leverage constructive relationships externally and across the larger organization and influences the decisions of top management/senior leaders
Actively contribute to the regulatory strategy for projects and may author key regulatory submission documents (IND, IB, position paper, response letters, etc.) needed to support candidate development.
Coordinate with research, clinical and commercial leadership teams to ensure smooth project transitions and alignment on the project objectives and deliverables.
Leverage experience to not only lead internal programs, but also programs focused on the development of in-licensed or partnered assets. Working in collaboration with Alliance Managers, may be responsible for managing all scientific, governance related components of these collaborations or partnerships.
Provide an objective sensibility to managing investment risk in individual projects by identifying key questions to ensure robust assessments and decision making and coordinating experimental plans across group to support the business units’ case for investment for continued investment.
Actively contribute to the broader project leader community through sharing best-practice and will develop and lead training programs and mentor and coach other project leaders as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD, or similar advanced professional scientific degree
15 more years of drug discovery and development experience in roles of increasing leadership responsibility
Knowledge of and experience in early discovery through clinical development, with a substantial portion of that experience in oncology
Experience in broad modalities such as small and large molecules and ADCs
Experience leading matrix drug discovery teams
Experience building, managing and inspiring high performing teams that foster innovation, collaboration and professional development of others and place high value and inspire a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Exceptional interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
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.
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Flexible
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $191,300.00 to $318,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% 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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