Pfizer — Clinical Statistician, Associate Director

Pfizer — Clinical Statistician, Associate Director

Location: Hybrid (5 locations)

Level: Senior

Salary: $135K–$225K annually

Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Healthtech, Machine Learning, Biotech, Pharmaceutical

Role Overview

Lead statistical support for clinical trials, primarily within the Rheumatology group of Inflammation and Immunology & Specialty Care at Pfizer R&D. Collaborate cross-functionally to design studies, develop analysis plans, perform statistical analyses, interpret results, and support regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rigorous statistical input for project plans, study designs, analysis plans, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure quality of statistical deliverables per timelines and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, statisticians, programmers, and external partners.
• Communicate and present statistical results and reports, including for publications and regulatory defense.
• Support development of new statistical methodologies and contribute to Pfizer’s statistical community.
• Stay updated on regulatory guidelines and influence their interpretation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:
• Master’s in Statistics/Biostatistics with 8+ years clinical trial experience OR
• PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics with 4+ years clinical trial experience
• Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (R, SAS, or Python).
• Experience with reproducible research tools (e.g., R Markdown, Quarto, Git/GitHub).
• Strong communication skills to explain statistical concepts clearly.
• Experience with clinical data modeling and statistical inference.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computational skills.
• Experience in study design, protocol development, and analysis plan writing.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) in clinical settings (a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range $135,100 to $225,100.
• Bonus eligibility (17.5% target).
• Share-based long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with matching, paid leave, medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs.