Director, Project Management Office, Clinical Data Sciences

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of the Clinical Data Sciences PMO will be responsible for overseeing the project management operations within the Clinical Data Sciences (CDS) department. This role involves strategic planning, resource monitoring and leading the PMO team to ensure that clinical data management led and cross-functional projects are aligned with strategic objectives, endorsed, chartered, and prioritized.

The Director of the Clinical Data Sciences PMO establishes and oversees the project management process for non-portfolio projects including:

• Governance

• Team leadership

• Prioritization

• Tracking, monitoring, and reporting

• Communication

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Major responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement PMO processes and policies to streamline operations within the CDS department

• Build and maintain relationships with CDS senior leadership, key PMO stakeholders, and act as a trusted advisor to support the strategic alignment and prioritization of projects

• Influence cross-functional teams to align CDS project objectives with broader organizational goals

• Oversee the CDS project portfolio, ensuring that all CDS sponsored projects are delivered in accordance with regulatory requirements and Pfizer's quality standards

• Contribute to the development and review of clinical data management strategies and deliverables

• Drive innovation within the CDS PMO, leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance project management capabilities

• Establish and manage the intake and backlog of project proposals/requests to enable the efficient use of resources

• Ensure interdependencies across CDS programs/projects are identified effectively and risks are managed preemptively

• Understand the GBDM Roadmap and organize our CDS strategic transformation initiatives and process improvement resources around it

• Regularly review and evaluate opportunities to improve company’s project management best practices in order to achieve higher maturity

• Support and coach project leads and managers

• Provide support to project managers to standardize the execution of projects, improving communication and risk management

• Design the CDS PMO structure, operating model, and outputs are captured in guidelines to properly communicate across the organization

• Define and lead the analysis, selection, and roll-out of PMO tools that enable prioritization of CDS led and supported initiatives

• Prepares or coordinates regular executive summaries for senior leadership on project portfolio

• Through owning the portfolio reporting and reviews with CDS Leadership Team, will influence the strategic alignment and prioritization of projects

• Ensure projects include full implement plans for successful launches with planned measures of success that ensure long-term adoption

• Ensure measurement of success metrics are collected and reported in line with planned ROI

• Ensure functional area deliverables are understood, cross-functionally aligned, execution of deliverables and timelines are on track

• Develop and employ strategies to bring alignment and true partnership between business process, technology, and project value

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree

• 10+ years’ experience

• Proven ability to appropriately analyze and solve problems and make pragmatic decisions

• Ability to be flexible, adapt to change, work independently, as well as work as part of a team in a matrix environment

• Ability to manage competing projects and effectively prioritize assignments

• Excellent verbal, written, communication and time management skills

• Project management experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIIFICATIONS

• Master's degree

• Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience

• The PMO Director should have a proven track record of successful project design and delivery of multiple projects, an ability to improve project management practices with an emphasis on strategic alignment and prioritization of projects. In addition, the qualifications, skills and experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business or related filed, required

• Certification in Project Management is highly preferred

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a PMO or similar function, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

• Ability to influence without authority

• Flexible, adaptable and resourceful when managing changing strategies and priorities

• Demonstrated leadership ability to establish and manage high‐performance teams in a matrix

• Exceptional influencing and facilitation skills

• Organizational and planning skills

• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects from concept to full implementation

• Motivated to build relationships at executive levels with technology, solutions, customers and vendor groups

• Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others

• Exhibit strong team leadership and decision-making skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Strong understanding of clinical data management processes and regulatory requirements

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Expert‐level knowledge of project and change management, methodologies, techniques, processes (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management Methodology – PPM)

• Budget, cost and value assessment skills

• Knowledge of resource management tools

• Ability to travel up to 20%

• Proficient in project management software

• Strong Microsoft Project and Excel skills

• 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.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel up to 20%; Flexible hours periodically to accommodate global colleague availability

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $149,200.00 to $248,600.00. 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. 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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