Chief of Staff, Early Clinical Development and Biomedicine AI

Pfizer Inc.

Cambridge, MA

Job posting number: #7129719 (Ref:pf-4877435)

Posted: February 24, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the CSO, AI and Digital Sciences/SVP, Head of Early Clinical Development and Biomedicine AI (ECD BMAI), this leader is responsible for proactively supporting the Head of ECD BMAI in communications, messaging, development of the organization, and implementation of its strategy. The Chief of Staff supports the culture and long-term vision and mission of ECD BMAI. The Chief of Staff will work closely with members of the ECD BMAI Leadership Team, to enable effective cross-functional collaboration and efficient delivery of the WRDM organization and partnering lines. The Chief of Staff supervises and partners with administrative leads. The Chief of Staff partners with members of the ECD BMAI Scientific Planning and Operations team on business planning, site operations and colleague engagement and leads talent management, development, and colleague engagement activities.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides operational support for and acts as sounding board to prepare for CSO key interactions, meetings, presentations, etc.
  • Provides advice and guidance as an objective sounding board to the CSO pertaining to internal and external events
  • Fosters the vibrant culture of ECD BMAI by acting as a resource for all colleagues, championing diversity, equity and inclusion in ECD BMAI at all levels, supporting Pfizer rewards and recognition programs, leading the promotion process, and helping to match colleagues with career development opportunities
  • Builds agendas for, leads, and captures action items from ECD BMAI Leadership Team and Extended Leadership Team meetings
  • Addresses and/or coordinates requests from various Pfizer stakeholders, including representatives from WRDM LT, RU, GPD, etc.
  • Interfaces with and engage key stakeholders (e.g., WRDM-LT members, WRDM-LT Chiefs of Staff and other WRDM members, ECD BMAI leaders and members) to manage and coordinate operational and planning needs on behalf of the CSO
  • Supports planning and coordination of key complex meetings for the CSO
  • Partners with Communications team members to support planning and management of internal and external communications needs of the CSO (for example: town halls, site visits, external appearances, press releases, media coverage, etc.)
  • In partnership with members of the ECD BMAI Scientific Planning and Operations team, provides operational support to ECD BMAI colleagues to realize the ECD BMAI vision and goals
  • Partners with human resources colleagues and others to implement development opportunities for ECD BMAI colleagues
  • Support the creation of annual ECD goals and mid-year/year-end goals assessment
  • Helps navigate broader WRDM and Pfizer organization to connect colleagues to appropriate individuals or resources, as needed
  • Develops strong understanding of our R&D strategy, pipeline and capabilities, and leverages this knowledge and personal scientific background to inform priorities for the CSO
  • Works proactively with WRD Chiefs of Staff to deliver robust planning and partnerships
  • Thinks ahead to anticipate needs of the SVP of ECD including issues that may
    impact the area or strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree + 8-10 years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or Master’s degree + 6-8 years of experience
  • Scientific background and strong interest in learning about Pfizer WRDM strategy, pipeline, key assets and capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, organizational maturity and track record of developing a network of trusted relationships with peers and other stakeholders
  • Commitment to leadership, diversity, and talent development

Preferred

  • PhD in a life science or related discipline
  • R&D Operational and Business Line knowledge/experience
  • Familiarity with Pfizer or other relevant organization, particularly R&D/Business Units/Enabling Functions
  • Proven ability in managing day-to-day planning and communication activities
  • Experience in communicating and interacting with senior internal and external stakeholders
  • Robust understanding of biopharmaceutical industry, R&D processes, and the external and internal business environment
  • High energy level, sense of urgency, creativity, decisiveness
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without hierarchy across the organization

Other Job Details:

  • Eligible for Relocation Package
  • Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
  • Last date to apply: February 17th
  • Open to remote

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 assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.  As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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.

Support Services



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.


Apply Now

Please mention to the employer that you saw this ad on BiomedJobs.com

More Info