Associate Director, Safety Surveillance Research Scientist

Pfizer • San Diego, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Pfizer, we are committed to revolutionizing our understanding of diseases throughout all phases of drug development, accelerating our ability to deliver breakthroughs that significantly impact patients' lives. As a Senior Manager, your work will be vital in linking evidence-based medical decision support with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance health and treatment outcomes. Our mission is straightforward: empower healthcare decisions regarding the safe and appropriate use of medicines for patients.

Requirements

• BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of experience
• Proficiency in writing, particularly for epidemiological sections of scientific documents, including research summaries, publications, grant proposals, and risk management plans
• Strong computational skills and experience in the design, specification, and delivery of statistical computing environments and platforms/solutions
• Ability to drive large-scale changes within complex matrix organizations
• Experience in conducting comprehensive literature reviews and providing critical epidemiological insights
• Expertise in designing and implementing innovative database studies

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree (MS/MBA) or a Doctoral degree (PhD/PharmD/JD) or a MD/DVM degree
• Experience in managing epidemiological work with external vendors
• Proven track record in engaging with regulatory agencies on safety epidemiologic issues
• Strong project management skills to lead complex projects and achieve objectives
• Ability to navigate internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices for continuous improvement
• Innovative mindset to foster a culture of excellence and drive advancements in epidemiology
• Strong leadership skills to guide teams and manage intricate project environments
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and provide critical epidemiological insights to development and product teams.
• Assess epidemiological data and literature to support disease contextualization and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee epidemiological work with external vendors for literature reviews and regulatory deliverables.
• Design and implement innovative database studies to quantify risks and assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation activities for Pfizer products.
• Conduct post-approval safety studies and develop strategies to address safety signals, including real-world data analyses and critical reviews of publications.
• Engage with regulatory agencies on safety epidemiologic issues, offer consultation on pre-approval research strategies, and participate in Risk Management Committee activities related to post-approval epidemiology strategies.

Benefits

• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager