Information Manager - Clinical and Scientific Technical Specialist (Sr. Manager)

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Role Description

The position is accountable for working with the Clinical Scientific Data Warehouse (CSDW) product owner and Operation Support Managers to provide value to business customers and align with overall Development Operations strategy. Work independently and within a team to develop clinical data solutions to support business needs. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background across multiple technologies related to data integration and extensive experience with the clinical trial process from data management through reporting.

The role will focus on development of reports and visualizations to support clinical and data management functions, including safety and efficacy review, data quality oversight, adjudication review, etc. Utilizing a broad range of skills, the ideal candidate can interpret a protocol and statistical analysis plan, develop code (SAS) to create value added data sets and generate visualizations in Spotfire. This role will also support a Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) project in large, multi-site clinical trials; a unique opportunity for a motivated and collaborative candidate to help us build a new capability within Pfizer.

Responsibilities

* Responsible for clinical programming to enable study teams to monitor various aspects of their trials, including data quality, primary endpoint and safety review

* Drive discussions with study teams to extract the relevant requirements for data visualizations and reports that will support their needs.

* Responsible for developing technical solutions to support business use of the Clinical Scientific Data Warehouse (CSDW) including design and implementation of data marts (data modeling, ETL) and the data access layer, development and management of the CSDW Global Library (standard code, templates, metadata)

* Responsible for working with business and technical SMEs across the organization to collaborate on strategies to streamline clinical data integration and access

* Responsible for representing CSDW in technical discussions with Information and Business Technology colleagues, Clinical Aggregation Layer (CAL) Data Providers and external vendors

* Responsible for collaborating with SMEs across Development Operations to develop and implement tools and processes to ensure quality in our clinical data

* Responsible for development and/or implementation of strategies for analytics to align with overall business strategies.

* Coordinate with other departments to develop, manage and execute repeatable programs based on analytic findings

* Develops visually compelling presentations that communicate the relevant insights to stakeholders in an easily consumable manner

* Deploy advanced analytics and provide the support for the people using them. May lead analytical projects that support strategic business direction/decisions

* May be required to support new business initiatives through demonstration of analytical capabilities

* Support the development and implementation of new and existing statistical techniques for RBM

* Interact with the external vendor(s) who are providing Risk Based Monitoring (RBM) support to Pfizer

* Responsible for the business activities supporting implementation or integration of reporting and visualization tools

* Develop and Implement processes, metrics & other measures to create, support and drive business analytic activities

* Provide company representation on industry focus groups and forums that have leading edge insight into emerging innovations

* Responsible for business strategies that visually integrate Pfizer internal and external data

* Ensure all activities comply with relevant global regulatory requirements & SOPs

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in biological sciences, Statistics, or a related discipline with a comprehensive understanding of biomedical data and systems and the clinical trial process. Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science or other quantitative experience is desired.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Desirable skills will include:

* Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to solve problems

* Strong technical background with demonstrated knowledge of SAS and PL/SQL

* Experience in data modeling, DB development and ETL tools (Informatica) is preferred

* Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to successfully build long-term relationships with colleagues and business partners.

* Experience in various reporting and visualization platforms

* Strong experience in the clinical trial process (data collection through reporting)

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.