Principal Statistician
- India - Chennai
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our mission is to improve patients' lives through groundbreaking research and development. You will play a crucial role in this mission by ensuring our evidence is scientifically robust and providing essential expertise to guide healthcare decisions. Your work will directly impact the safety, efficacy, and marketability of our pharmaceutical and biological products, ultimately helping patients worldwide achieve better health outcomes.
What You Will Achieve
- Design, plan, and execute biostatistical components for research and development projects.
- Provide guidance and lead/co-lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources effectively.
- Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work.
- Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, develop new options, and operate independently in ambiguous situations.
- Work independently on assignments, receiving instruction on unusual or complex problems.
- Review your own work, seek directional review from others, and mentor colleagues by reviewing their work.
- Exercise judgment using your knowledge and experience, potentially becoming a resource for others.
- Collaborate with various scientists in the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical experiments.
- Ensure all study and project-level statistical activities comply with regulatory requirements and Pfizer standards.
- Participate in research on statistical methodology and its applications relevant to Pfizer's business needs.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience or high School Diploma (or Equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience
- Strong statistical knowledge through coursework or practical application in general linear models, mixed models, non-linear models, experimental design, variance components, and quality control
- Proven ability to create computational tools for data visualization and work with modern multi-dimensional genomic data technologies
- Effective team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to write technical reports
- Familiarity with International Conference on Harmonization guidance and pharmacopoeia monographs
- Experience in a regulated scientific environment, demonstrating statistical expertise
- Ability to prepare both internal and external reports, presentations, and manuscripts
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Master's degree with relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
- Experience providing statistical support to clinical studies in Oncology
- Knowledge of advanced statistical methodologies and their applications in clinical research
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop new options in non-standard situations
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
MedicalBreakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Pfizer Research & Development
Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.
With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we use a multidisciplinary approach that blends scientific expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic collaborations, igniting a powerful engine that propels groundbreaking discoveries into life-saving treatments for patients in need.
Through our relentless pursuit of progress, we envision a future where cutting-edge medicines pave the way to healthier, happier lives worldwide.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)