Associate Director, Safety Surveillance Research Scientist

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · New York, NY

This role focuses on epidemiological research within healthcare, specifically for drug safety surveillance. It involves conducting literature reviews, designing database studies to assess risks and effectiveness of interventions, and engaging with regulatory agencies. While the role mentions using AI tools like ChatGPT, AI/ML is not the core craft.

What you'd actually do

  1. Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and provide critical epidemiological insights to development and product teams.
  2. Assess epidemiological data and literature to support disease contextualization and regulatory submissions.
  3. Oversee epidemiological work with external vendors for literature reviews and regulatory deliverables.
  4. Design and implement innovative database studies to quantify risks and assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation activities for Pfizer products.
  5. Conduct post-approval safety studies and develop strategies to address safety signals, including real-world data analyses and critical reviews of publications.

Skills

Required

  • BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of experience
  • Proficiency in writing, particularly for epidemiological sections of scientific documents, including research summaries, publications, grant proposals, and risk management plans
  • Strong computational skills and experience in the design, specification, and delivery of statistical computing environments and platforms/solutions
  • Ability to drive large-scale changes within complex matrix organizations
  • Experience in conducting comprehensive literature reviews and providing critical epidemiological insights
  • Expertise in designing and implementing innovative database studies

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree (MS/MBA) or a Doctoral degree (PhD/PharmD/JD) or a MD/DVM degree
  • Experience in managing epidemiological work with external vendors
  • Proven track record in engaging with regulatory agencies on safety epidemiologic issues
  • Strong project management skills to lead complex projects and achieve objectives
  • Ability to navigate internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices for continuous improvement
  • Innovative mindset to foster a culture of excellence and drive advancements in epidemiology
  • Strong leadership skills to guide teams and manage intricate project environments
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
  • Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

What the JD emphasized

  • critical epidemiological insights
  • regulatory submissions
  • external vendors
  • innovative database studies
  • safety signals
  • regulatory agencies
  • post-approval epidemiology strategies