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Clinical Statistician, Associate Director

Pfizer
Pfizer
4-8 years years
$135,100 to $225,100 annually
10 Sept. 4, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: Master’s in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position Overview

Title: Clinical Statistician, Associate Director
Locations:

  • United States – Massachusetts (Cambridge)

  • Canada – Quebec (Kirkland)

  • United States – Connecticut (Groton)

  • United States – Pennsylvania (Collegeville)

  • United States – New York (New York City)
    Employment Type: Full-time
    Work Model: Hybrid
    Posted: Posted more than 30 days ago (approx. 29 days ago)
    Job ID: 4939344 Pfizer


Role Summary

This role provides statistical support within the Rheumatology group of the Inflammation and Immunology & Specialty Care division at Pfizer R&D. The Associate Director will design clinical trials, develop protocols and statistical analysis plans, conduct statistical analyses, interpret and present results, and co-author scientific reports and publications. The role also supports regulatory submissions, requiring creative and up-to-date methodological thinking. Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (R, SAS, or Python) is required. Pfizer


Key Responsibilities

  • Offer rigorous statistical guidance for study design, development plans, regulatory submissions, and commercialization projects. Pfizer

  • Ensure quality and timely statistical deliverables aligned with study and submission schedules. Pfizer

  • Collaborate effectively with clinical, programming, and partner teams—providing statistical leadership across multifunctional studies and regulatory efforts. Pfizer

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and Pfizer's internal standards for all statistical activities. Pfizer

  • Handle planning, delivery, and communication of statistical outputs—including analyses, data presentations, reports, exploratory/meta-analyses, modeling, scientific publications, presentations, and support for product defense. Pfizer

  • Maintain a notable presence in regulatory and professional communities, and influence development of regulatory guidelines and their interpretation. Pfizer

  • Contribute to Pfizer’s internal statistics community through research collaborations, shared scholarship, presentations, and cross-division learning. Pfizer


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Master’s in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 8+ years of clinical trials experience —or— PhD with 4+ years of clinical trial experience. Pfizer

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Pfizer

  • Broad understanding of statistical theory and its applications. Pfizer

  • Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (R, SAS, or Python). Pfizer

  • Experience using reproducible research tools (e.g., R Markdown, Quarto, Git/GitHub). Pfizer

  • Ability to explain statistical concepts clearly to non-statisticians. Pfizer

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Pfizer

  • Experience in statistical modeling and inference with clinical data. Pfizer

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced computational skills. Pfizer

  • Familiarity with diverse study designs, protocol development, and statistical analysis planning. Pfizer

  • Experience or interest in applying large language models (LLMs) in clinical contexts is a plus. Pfizer


Organizational Relationships

As a critical member of project teams, the role interacts with a range of internal stakeholders, including:

  • Clinicians

  • Clinical Pharmacology

  • Statistical Programming

  • Data Management

  • Regulatory Strategy & Operations

  • Medical Affairs

  • Outcomes Research

  • Commercial teams

  • Operations and external contract organizations Pfizer


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary Range (USD): $135,100 to $225,100 annually. Pfizer

  • Performance Bonus: Eligible for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a 17.5% target bonus. Pfizer

  • Long-Term Incentives: Eligible for share-based programs. Pfizer

  • Benefits: Includes 401(k) with Pfizer matching and additional contributions, paid vacation/holidays/personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical/prescription drug/dental/vision coverage. Pfizer

  • Relocation Assistance: May be provided depending on business needs and eligibility. Pfizer


Compliance & Legal

  • Sunshine Act: Pfizer reports any recruiting-related reimbursements for licensed physicians as transfers of value, potentially including your identifying information and payment details, subject to reporting to government agencies. Contact Talent Acquisition for specifics. Pfizer

  • EEO & Employment Eligibility: Pfizer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E‑Verify participant. They comply with federal, state, and local nondiscrimination and employment eligibility laws. Permanent U.S. work authorization is required. Pfizer

  • Accessibility Assistance: For support completing the application or interview process due to disability, email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. Pfizer


Summary Table

Category

Details

Role

Clinical Statistician, Associate Director

Locations

Multiple U.S. & Canada (Hybrid)

Focus

Rheumatology clinical trials in Inflammation & Immunology

Experience Required

MS + 8 yrs or PhD + 4 yrs in clinical trials

Programming

R, SAS, or Python; reproducible tools

Bonus & Incentives

17.5% target bonus; share-based incentives

Benefits

Comprehensive health, retirement, leave, relocation support

Legal

Sunshine Act compliance; EEO and accessibility info included