COVID-19 Vaccines, Medical Evidence Strategy Lead – MD

• Assume the role of the Global Medical Evidence Strategy Lead within the COVID-19 vaccine franchise
• Oversee the strategy for COVID-19 medical evidence generation and interpretation
• Prioritize indications for Comirnaty in all populations and countries for whom and where it is licensed
• Set strategy for the generation of real-world evidence across Pfizer and in collaboration with BioNTech
• Ensure COVID-19 studies are conducted appropriately in the context of most current information on COVID-19 disease
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure post-authorization epidemiology studies are designed appropriately
• Provide technical oversight and coordination of COVID-19 epidemiology and vaccine effectiveness studies
• Serve as lead or integral member of key study teams and committees
• Provide expertise on vaccine safety concerns, primarily within context COVID-19 vaccine studies
• Analyze and interpret data from key COVID-19 vaccine and burden studies
• Develop strategy regarding the collection and analysis of epidemiologic and other scientific data

• Medical degree (MD) with expertise in analytic epidemiology and experience with vaccinology
• At least 10 years of experience in vaccine-related or vaccine-preventable disease related to medical/scientific activities including research, clinical development, epidemiology and immunization programs
• Recognized as a credible expert in vaccines and viral respiratory disease, both internally and externally
• Lead or senior author of ≥ 5 peer-reviewed publications or book chapters
• Principal/lead investigator for ≥ 2 major projects
• Expertise in respiratory pathogen epidemiology and population-based vaccine studies
• Previous COVID-19 work experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrated experience of working within a matrixed team
• Demonstrated ability to lead across diverse cultures and geographies
• Substantial cross-functional leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion
• Proven track record of advancing vaccine-preventable disease epidemiologic project from conception through completion
• Facility with reviewing, evaluating, interpreting and presenting complex data on safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
• Facility with interpreting data and identifying limitations for both Pfizer and competitor vaccines
• Proficiency with MS-Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity and some experience with using AI platforms that were integrated with work streams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including scientific writing (lead authorship of ≥ 5 peer-reviewed publications in English)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to influence and succeed through others and to form excellent relationships with key cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, and proven track record of delivering high quality work within accelerated timelines
• Willingness to travel (up to 15% may be required)
• Fluent in English writing, reading, speaking

Expertise in Analytic Epidemiology and Vaccinology, with a proven track record in leading vaccine-related research and projects. Strong ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies for COVID-19 medical evidence generation and interpretation.

• Medical Degree (MD)
• Expertise in Analytic Epidemiology
• Experience in Vaccinology
• Lead Author of Peer-Reviewed Publications
• Cross-Functional Leadership Experience

• Epidemiology
• Vaccine Effectiveness Studies
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Scientific Writing

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Influence Others
• Demonstrated Work Ethic

• COVID-19
• Vaccine-Preventable Disease
• Respiratory Pathogen Epidemiology
• Real-World Evidence
• Post-Authorization Studies

• MS-Office Software
• AI Platforms