Work as Real World Evidence Medical Lead at Pfizer

Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support.

Post : Real World Evidence Medical Lead

Job Description
• Epidemiology RWD/RWE Research Strategy for current new and upcoming products
• Background epidemiology studies, natural progression of disease studies and user characterization studies
• Post-approval effectiveness studies and their feasibility assessments
• Other epidemiology studies (e.g., special subpopulations, new indications)
• Provide critical assessment of epidemiological data and literature
• Design and implement multiple database, de novo, or hybrid design studies intended to quantify risks potentially associated with Pfizer products
• Present and publish results of epidemiological studies at scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals
• Support multiple product teams on epidemiology related issues
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders internally (such as Medical, Regulatory, Clinical ) and externally (such as academics, regulators, vendors)

EPI/RWE EXPERTISE
• Superior understanding of and expertise in epidemiology methods, including observational and experimental RWD/RWE study designs and analysis, and appropriate sample size calculation methodology; demonstrated ability to design and implement successful studies
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality comprehensive literature reviews in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and/or regulatory agencies
• Experience writing epidemiological sections of scientific documents such as research summaries, publications, risk management plans, etc.
• Practical experience with implementation of observational or experimental studies

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESPONSIBILITIES
INTERNAL
• Contribute to the continuing education of relevant line functions on the use of RWD/RWE
• Develops and implements strategic communication plans to educate Pfizer stakeholders of the value, opportunities, data, methods, analytics, and processes to implement alternative pathways and studies
EXTERNAL
• Publication and presentation of RWD/RWE projects at internal meetings, and external industry conference/workshops
• Develop effective relationships with external thought leaders in RWD/RWE, comparative effectiveness research, health informatics, and data sciences so as to maintain an extensive understanding of external environment, to create opportunities for engagement, and to establish Pfizer as a leader in the field

Candidate Profile
• PhD or, MD or PharmD with Master’s degree, and 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Clinical Science, Epidemiology, Quantitative Public Health discipline, or related discipline
• Strong preference for 3 or more years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry; extensive track record interacting with R&D and commercial organizations in pharmaceutical industry
• Consulting experience in epidemiologic research a plus
• Extensive track record and experience in observational and RWD studies and applying epidemiologic methods to clinical research
• Demonstrated depth of understanding of observational research methods, regulatory standards, comparative effectiveness research, health care and data science trends, and ability to leverage epidemiologic and data science expertise to meet evolving business needs
• Evidence of technical expertise of applying RWD/RWE evidence and insights at the therapy/product level;
• Understanding client challenges and soliciting support for new opportunities to build project portfolio

• Interpersonal skills to seamlessly interact on both business and scientific issues along with negotiation and facilitation skills to align group decisions
• Experienced in managing meetings / projects
• Creative skills in designing alternative approaches, new solutions, or innovations
• Support standardizing and optimizing processes for ease of implementation
• Extensive expertise in RWD/RWE to advise, on disease areas, data, technology, and risk management strategies to development projects and marketed products
• Ability to explain strengths and limitations of RWD/RWE datasets — such as electronic health records, claims, clinical data registries, patient generated health data, and other health data sources — in context of designing RWD/RWE data study designs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Extensive expertise in RWD/RWE
• Experience in aligning decision-makers in alternative directions prospectively
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external customers and experts
• Excellent matrix, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Financial management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Enlists others to align objectives with those of the organization
• Strong desire to reach challenging goals and continuously improve
• Works tenaciously through difficulties to achieve best results

Additional Information
Experience : 5+ years
Qualification : PhD or, MD or PharmD with Master’s degree
Location : Mumbai
Industry Type : Pharma / Healthcare / Clinical research
End Date : 30th May, 2021