Role Summary

　　The Outcomes & Evidence (O&E) Team is responsible for generating evidence to demonstrate the value of our medicines and vaccines to inform access decision-making in the UK and ensure UK patients have timely access to Pfizer's breakthroughs.

　　The O&E Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of Outcomes Research (OR) and Real-World Evidence (RWE) scientists. You will drive functional excellence, integrated and aligned evidence strategies, tactical execution and refinement, talent attraction and retention and resource planning. You will supervise the O&E team to ensure they deliver timely OR and RWE studies and insights to the wider Health & Value (H&V) team to support market access.

　　You will report to the head of H&V team and be a critical member of the H&V Leadership Team (HVLT) helping to drive pro-innovation reimbursement policies, accelerate market access and create an empowered and equitable culture for H&V. You will work closely with the wider directorate and cross-functional partners, especially the Evidence Generation and Scientific Partnership Team within UK Medical and wider medical affairs teams, as well as global Evidence Generation colleagues.

　　Role Responsibilities

　　Strategic Leadership

　　Be an active member of the HVLT, shaping the vision and strategy, particularly as it relates to evidence generation methods and policies that can positively impact the reimbursement landscape in the UKDirect & implement efficient processes for OR and RWE, related skills and methodology required for optimising early pipeline decisions, HTA submissions and innovative market accessBe an ambassador for H&V as an Outcomes/RWE expert both internally and externally, as well as supporting a one-H&V mindset within the teamFoster a team culture that embraces collaboration, innovation, and scientific excellence combined with pragmatism to achieve timely access-based deliverables.Encourage and build an environment of autonomy in decision making, allowing team members an independence to lead on elements of strategy and a courage to test and fail fastFocus on creating new capabilities to meet the needs of the evolving healthcare landscape, data generation and communicationFacilitate continual evolution of simplified UK evidence generation governance/compliance processes consistent with Global/UK SOPs

　　Strategic Partnership

　　Work in collaboration with the HTA and Asset & Access (A&A) Team to ensure the O&E activities are aligned with the end-to-end Market Access (MAx) strategyWork in close collaboration with local medical affairs colleagues to triage requirements for data generation, taking a lead on market access-based deliverables synergistically with the clinical/medical planBuild strong global partnerships so that the O&E team can provide early input into global evidence generation strategies for pipeline assets to optimise and accelerate UK patient accessPartner effectively with medical colleagues to create streamlined processes, ways of working and governance to optimise the UK research environment internally and externallyParticipate in key cross-divisional task forces to help improve processes and standards across H&V or One-Pfizer

　　Quality assurance of O&E Projects

　　Ensure comprehensive gap analyses are completed for pipeline and early launch products to identify key opportunities for outcome innovation and real-world evidence that amplifies the patient narrative and accelerates reimbursementSupport design of key projects/initiatives with measurable outcomes, milestones, and a plan to fail fast, iterate on learning, and design future successful workAccountable for endorsement of OR & RWE strategies that are aligned with UK medical and global colleagues, and delivery of impactful study proposals and publicationsDrive best practice sharing across the team in support of strategy development and deepening team skills and competencies. Proactively identify and address methodological issues that may affect O&E research to support Pfizer products.

　　Resourcing

　　Oversee the development and delivery of O&E plans and provide clear guidance for the team to maximise business impact across the portfolioBring experience to vendor management, including meeting budget, timelines, and timely completion of deliverablesIn partnership with the Head of Health & Value and HVLT, ensure O&E resources are deployed effectively to ensure effective reimbursement decision making, business continuity and transformative potentialLead recruitment, coaching/mentoring, and training of the O&E team

　　Role Qualifications, Experience & Skills

　　Qualifications

　　Degree in life sciences, public health, health informatics, epidemiology, or biostatisticsAdvanced degree in public health, outcomes research, health innovation, or epidemiology

　　Experience

　　Team leader with strong track record of high level of engagement and delivering resultsExperience in outcomes research and/or real-world evidence generationExperience in healthcare innovation, preferably including digital, data, and/or MedTech Experience in pharmaceutical or related field required

　　Skills

　　Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills, with ability to build, adapt and critique patient outcomes research and real-world evidenceDemonstrated skills in protocol development and conducting/interpreting multivariate statistical analysisTalent in communicating highly technical information to diverse audiences (technically trained and non-technical), and design/implementation of robust communication plansExistence of, or ability to develop, internal and external networksExecutive presence and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organizationDemonstrated time management skills, including the ability to manage own time and others time to meet deadlines and to respond to dynamic business needsAbility to work under pressure, to take accountability for business challenges, think strategically and tackle complex problems, intellectual curiosity and ability to spot trends/gaps/opportunitiesResilience to change management challenges and proven leadership skills to drive cutting edge initiatives forwardDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects involving complex processes, significant budget, competing deadlines, and rapidly shifting priorities

　　Organisational Context

　　Reports to: Head of Health & Value

　　Direct reports: 4 Outcomes & Evidence Senior Managers, 2 Outcomes & Evidence Managers, 1 Research Operations & Compliance Associate Manager

　　Purpose

　　Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

　　Digital Transformation Strategy

　　One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

　　Flexibility

　　We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let's start the conversation!

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

　　DisAbility Confident

　　We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

　　Market Access