BioTherapeutics Precision Medicine Lead, Respiratory Medicine Job in Cambridge, Massachusetts US

BioTherapeutics Precision Medicine Lead, Respiratory Medicine

Org Marketing Statement Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world 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. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide. Job Focus The purpose of the BioTherapeutics PM Lead role is to coordinate and lead the development of precision medicine/patient segmentation hypotheses and strategies and to be responsible for implementation of these strategies for all assigned projects within the scope of the BioTx Research Unit, spanning from the discovery phase to Proof of Concept (POC) Organizational Relationships: Develop effective collaborations with key partners in Research Unit and partner lines, eg Discovery Research, Pharmacodynamics and Metabolism, Clinical Assay Group, Translational Immunology, Development Operations Develop effective collaborations with key Business Unit partners to transition precision medicine/patient segmentation strategies as compounds transition to the Business Units. Establish relationships with external experts, consultants, opinion leaders, and regulators Responsibilities Sit on project teams from Lead Declaration (LD) to POC and ensure that precision medicine strategies are in place and being implemented and contributing to key development milestones, eg Proof of Mechanism (POM), POC Provide leadership to the clinical function in preparation of the precision medicine component of critical documents, including but not limited to clinical protocol, clinical plan, investigator brochure, statistical analysis plan, regulatory documents. Improve the culture of collaboration between clinical and research by relaying information between the two groups and ensuring transitions Foster an environment that encourages strong partnerships and mutual trust between teams, sub-teams, and leaders Coordinate with other PM activities in BioTx and World-Wide Research and Development Maintain up-to-date knowledge of published literature in relevant therapeutic areas including the key development issues The applicant will have the opportunity to serve in the Medical Monitor and Clinical Lead role on selected programs Qualifications Education: Requires MD/PhD with subspecialty training in Pulmonology/Respiratory Medicine or Allergy/Immunology Technical Skills: Strong background in Academic Research at least to the Fellow or Junior Faculty level Experience of industry-sponsored clinical research is not required but desirable Ability to operate with a sense of pace and urgency Exercises initiative in meeting goals and drives innovation in projects Demonstrated scientific productivity (publications, abstracts, etc.) Proven scientific writing skills and good communication skill Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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