Description
As a Senior Leader within our Vaccines R&D Clinical Immunology and Diagnostics organization, you will envision and implement next-generation immunodiagnostics strategies.
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Diagnostics, you will drive novel, high-throughput ligand binding assay (LBA) strategies outside of conventional plate-based assays,focusing heavily on automation, speed, and high precision.
You will lead a high-performing team developing and maintaining immunodiagnostic assays to support vaccine clinical trials and epidemiological studies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Innovation
- Envision and execute next-generation ligand binding assay (LBA) strategies, driving high-throughput, automated, and rapid-completion alternatives to traditional plate-based assays.
- Keep abreast of scientific and technological breakthroughs; identify and in-license/in-house promising new diagnostic platforms.
Project and Clinical Leadership
- Set objectives for and manage multiple assay development projects (serological, immunodiagnostic, and toxicological).
- Drive the prioritization of clinical epidemiological studies by optimizing logistical testing resources.
- Author and review high-level technical documents, validations, regulatory responses, and scientific publications.
Collaboration and Influence
- Collaborate across internal Vaccines R&D teams and external partners to integrate cutting-edge testing technologies into clinical strategies.
- Lead technology transfers and represent the department in key scientific and strategic discussions.
People Management and Compliance
- Direct and mentor a diverse team of scientists, including direct management of multiple subordinate managers.
- Ensure all laboratory work and clinical testing strictly adhere to Pfizer values, SOPs, and GCLP/cGMP standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- PhD in Immunology or a closely related biological field.
- 5+ years of industry experience leading the development of advanced tools and assays and the implementation of cutting edge technologies.
- Experience managing other managers and mentoring junior scientists.
Technical Expertise
- Deep expertise in assay development and lifecycle management (from concept/design to long-term sustainability).
- Strong background in robotic sample handling systems, clinical batching, Design of Experiments (DoE), and general biostatistical analysis.
- Expert knowledge of analytical/clinical validations under GCLP and/or cGMP guidelines.
Tools and Technology
- Proficiency with LIMS, DoE software, and standard enterprise suites.
Communication and Influence
- Strong publication record (primary author) and experience presenting concise, high-level data to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leveraging AI, machine learning, or advanced algorithmic scheduling software to optimize high-throughput laboratory automation and automated assay data analysis pipelines.
- Experience interacting with/responding to regulatory agencies.
Work Location Assignment: This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.
Physical/Mental Requirements Sitting of long periods of time and occasional walking from one building to another.
Salary Information The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. 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.