Digital Health Lead, Sr. Director

at Pfizer in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Digital Health Lead plays a pivotal role in closing care gaps through digital innovation. This individual works within global medical affairs and is coordinating project-based End-to-End strategic development and implementation of scalable Digital Health Solutions (e.g., Software as a Medical Device) in close collaboration with therapeutic areas &, Global Digital, Legal / Compliance, commercial / CMO, R&D, further functions and external partners.

The role demands a blend of scientific background, digital project experience, and matrix leadership skills to navigate a dynamic landscape of digital projects a newly established governance model within Pfizer. The responsibility of the incumbent is to lead the development within a matrix team from Target Digital Product to Clinical Development to life cycle management of a digital health solution. The overall goal of this role is to lead digital health solutions product developments from end to end that enhance patient outcomes, improve healthcare delivery, and align with Pfizer’s mission to change patients’ life.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Help to establish a new governance model around the development of digital health solution at Pfizer Inc

+ Support therapeutic areas and functions to close care gaps by developing digital health solutions from ideation to lifecycle management.

+ Lead a matrix of SMEs from different therapeutic areas and functions to develop robust development plans including adoption scenarios (peak user numbers), technical requirements analysis (external development vs. internal coding), medical risk & benefits analysis which are presented to senior leadership for discussion and funding decisions.

+ Develop evidence generation plans together with clinical and medical SMEs

+ Negotiate across key domains (Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, WRDM/GPD, Digital, TA, Safety, etc.) integrating each domain’s SME perspective in the digital health solutions product lifecycle

+ Provide expertise the integration of advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT (internet of things) in healthcare solutions, ensuring they meet clinical needs.

+ Spearhead scientific research efforts in the field of digital health evaluation methodologies using skills and experience from established drug R&D processes (e.g. Good Clinical Practice)

+ Liaise with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and patient groups to gather insights on care gaps and foster partnerships to enable successful deployment (launch) of digital health therapies

+ Continuous improvement of development cycle and reduction of latency between decision points

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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.

+ Bachelors degree required and minimum of 15 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, with at least 5 years of main focus in the field of digital health; Masters/MBA and 13+ years; PharmD/PHD and 10+ years; MD and 5+ years

+ Demonstrated experience and results in developing and deploying digital health solutions (min. 2 key experiences)

+ Track record in leading matrix development teams in high-stakes digital health projects, e.g. within academic consortia, x-functional Pfizer teams

+ Previous exposure to governance / regulatory negotiations around digital health solutions

+ Ability to design evidence generation plans (2 key experiences)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Business experience in the field of digital health solutions, e.g. venture capital negotiations, involvement in start-up formation in the field of digital health solutions

+ MD or PhD in a relevant biomedical field.

+ Strong stakeholder network in digital health, e.g. previous or active member in US/international societies and initiatives around digital health solutions

+ Clinical experience in treating patients with digital health solutions

+ Track record of being thought leader in the field of digital health solutions, e.g. scientific publications or public speeches on the topic.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Up to 30% of travel required

Other Job Details:

Last Date to Apply for Job: March 18th, 2024

Additional Location Information: New York, NY; Collegeville, PA; Cambridge, MA; Groton, CT; Bothell, WA, Lake Forest, IL; La Jolla, CA, San Francisco, CA

Eligible for Relocation Package: No

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $191,300.00 to $318,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% 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.

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