Program Director, Vaccine Development

United States - New York - Pearl River

Full time

Posted 6 Days Ago

4916574

Our Purpose

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

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Our Values

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

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Pfizer Research & Development

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

Benefits

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

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Why Patients Need You

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 Vaccine Research and Development organization has been at the forefront of making history and improving human health – including creating some of the most complex and sophisticated vaccines in the world, designed to tackle a wide range of infectious diseases of large unmet medical needs in people of all ages.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

As a Program Director, Vaccine Development Management, you will be using your in-depth experience to ensure creation of strategic and operational objectives from early (lead) development through Proof of Concept and licensure of the product depending on the program.

You will provide overall project management expertise for Vaccine Research & Development (VRD) Program Teams and ensure the operational deliverables of the project are achieved on or ahead of schedule and within budget, such that they meet the desired product profile (i.e. quality standard, value), business deliverables and/or key criteria, as required.

You will also support organizational portfolio planning and governance processes, as needed.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

Program Strategy

Partners with the Research Lead, Clinical Lead and team members to develop forward thinking programs that maximize medical and commercial value.
Applies extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of the vaccine development process and project management tools to drive team alignment in creation of development strategy, plans and budgets of programs from early development through licensure and post- approval commitments
Analyzes vaccine portfolio and strategy issues. Develops and prepares executive reports and presentations for Pfizer vaccine stakeholders.

Program Planning and Management

Ensures that teams work effectively to move the program forward. Highly skilled at developing trust and collaboration with team members and partner lines.
Uses expertise in project management planning tools to support major program/project milestones.
Understands how individual project timelines affect an overall program (portfolio of projects).
Drives program/project issue resolution by working with key stakeholders.

Leadership

Skilled in leading through influence and collaboration.
Routinely exhibits the courage to confront and quickly resolve difficult issues or conflicts.
Takes a position in controversial issues when appropriate and expertly challenges the team to reach high-quality decisions that are in the best interests of the program.
Communicates effectively with VRD senior management and beyond to assure timely decisions are made.

Scientific/ Technical Knowledge

Clearly understands scientific mechanism of action, disease pathophysiology, unmet needs, standard of care and competitive landscape in relation to the program.
Assimilates new and emerging disease area, program-specific and competitive data and applies this to ongoing and future development programs

Cross-Program Activities

Working with other internal Pfizer organizations help facilitate the vaccine portfolio prioritization process, as needed.
Support long-term planning for the development management function by forecasting future workload, resource demands, etc. to ensure high-quality, effective program management support for vaccine development programs.

Process Knowledge

Understands the vaccine drug development process at Pfizer and internal governance procedures and expectations—Uses that knowledge to achieve program objectives.
Analyzes and integrates data from across functional areas to provide strategic guidance to the team in developing and executing projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

BS degree in relevant biology, biochemistry, or related discipline
10+ years of experience with ideally vaccine development expertise
Training and/or academic background in one of the disciplines related to vaccine R&D and/orknowledge/training in business management.
Extensive knowledge and experience in project management discipline and its application to vaccine R&D.
Skilled in leading through influence and collaboration
Experienced in options, scenarios, and risk analysis.
Successful experience in the development and rationalization of scientific and business strategies.
Effective in communication and interactive skills both verbal and written with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree (MS, Ph.D., MD) in relevant biology, biochemistry, or related discipline
9+ years of biotechnology experience with vaccine/drug development expertise with MS degree; 7+ years of experience with PhD; 4+ years of experience with MD
Sustained and successful experience with project management working with cross-disciplinary teams; works well across boundaries in a highly matrix-based organization.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Standard business office conditions; sitting, standing as appropriate

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Infrequent travel (generally other Pfizer sites or professional meetings)

Other Job Details:

Eligible for Relocation Package

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

#LI-PFE

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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Standard business office conditions; sitting, standing as appropriate

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Infrequent travel (generally other Pfizer sites or professional meetings)

Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Flexible

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.

Research and Development

Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives

Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.

Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:

“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.

“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.

“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.

Our Values

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.

Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.

Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.

Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.

Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.

Pfizer Research & Development

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we use a multidisciplinary approach that blends scientific expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic collaborations, igniting a powerful engine that propels groundbreaking discoveries into life-saving treatments for patients in need.

Through our relentless pursuit of progress, we envision a future where cutting-edge medicines pave the way to healthier, happier lives worldwide.

Benefits at Pfizer

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.

Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:

Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.

For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)

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