Senior Director – Internal Medicine- Hospital (IM/HOSP) Clinical Informatics (MD) Job at Pfizer
$219,600 - $365,800 a year
The Senior Director- Clinical Informatics (CI) colleague within the IM HOSP Medical Outcomes and Analytics (Medical O&A) organization provides direct customer and internal Medical Affairs and Pfizer Enterprise support in CI and health information technology (HIT) to assess, develop, and implement moderate to complex HIT and digital health initiatives including Electronic Health Record (EHR) clinical data extraction, data analysis and management, as well as HIT/CI resources evaluation and development processes that support the digital and medical needs of Pfizer. The CI colleague leads the Medical O&A organization in skill development to build advanced knowledge in Digital Health Informatics to evolve and empower Medical Affairs to work in new and innovative ways to capture data and gather relevant project information to provide knowledge to answer clinical questions, evaluate populations, and create digital health and HIT solutions which are pertinent to our customers to improve quality, population health and patient outcomes. The colleague also envisions and support new digital strategies, HIT Initiatives, and partner collaborations through collaboration with Pfizer Digital organization.
Focusing on CI planning, development, and process transformation, the CI colleague represents Medical O&A leadership when working cross-functionally and interacting with multiple stakeholders including but not limited to Medical Affairs including Evidence Generation & RWE, Digital (AIDA, DHMAI, Digital Client Partners), Commercial Health IT, Brand Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, and others to achieve HIT Initiative success. The CI colleague provides expertise on non- and low-interventional research study teams, including medical algorithm modeling studies utilizing the EHR and authorship on relevant scientific publications. The CI colleague also provides organizational and CI support for key account teams considering Digital Health-related projects.
The CI colleague is responsible for medical leadership in external interactions in the HIT standards setting activities for Pfizer U.S., including working with governmental agencies and Pfizer policy and government relations. The colleague also has accountability for oversight and management of data platforms and digital devices including ePRO platforms, digital apps and working with Digital to ensure compliance with all Pfizer policies.
The CI colleague identifies and fosters external third party or customer CI and digital innovation opportunities for potential Pfizer collaboration or partnership. The CI colleague provides expertise and consultation to Digital and Legal through the HIT Center of Excellence (HIT CoE), MAARC, US and Global Digital Review Teams (DRT), Software Medical Device Committee (SMD), Intake Committee (IC), or other digital-related committees as appropriate. Leadership of initiatives within Medical O&A Medical Advisory Teams (MATs) and of the CI/Digital Health - Health Trend Assessment Committee (HTAC) is also required. The CI colleague will work closely with the Medical Affairs Advanced Medical Engagements (AME) Leads on contracted projects and studies where clinical informatics expertise is required. Additional high profile and business critical projects for Medical Affairs may also be assigned.
Primary CI/ HIT/ Digital Health Related Responsibilities
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Works directly with customers and provides support to internal Medical Affairs and Pfizer Enterprise stakeholders in CI and HIT to assess, develop, and implement moderate to complex HIT and digital health initiatives
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Provides leadership and strategic direction for CI, Digital Health and HIT initiatives and projects, including skill-development training and mentorship of Medical O&A colleagues to build knowledge in CI/HIT- includes leading the CI/Digital Heath HTAC
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Provides physician perspective and experience (MD or DO) within Clinical Informatics team to Brand and Field Medical Affairs, Digital, as well as external customers as appropriate
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Envisions and plans new digital strategies, initiatives, and partner collaborations with Digital teams
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Validates and refines medical implications & approach for bringing digital solutions to market, including digital health, digital medicines, and digital therapeutics
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Recognized Medical Affairs subject matter expert in EHR clinical data extraction, data analysis and management, as well as HIT/CI resources evaluation and development processes that support the medical needs of Pfizer
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Provides CI and advanced data analytics expertise on non- and low-interventional research study teams, including medical algorithm modeling studies utilizing the EHR and authorship on relevant scientific publications
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Leads CI, data management and data analytics responsibilities within AMEs while meeting timelines and developing scalable CI resources for Medical O&A organization
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Provides CI expertise and guidance with questions for Digital Heath and HIT Initiatives including leading initial assessment, triaging opportunities with brand teams and Digital teams, assessing organizational capabilities and feasibility, and providing the clinical relevance to proposed HIT methodologies
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Provides guidance, leadership, and strategic direction for CI or HIT Initiatives on medically focused technical, functional, and architectural requirements to successfully deploy projects around electronic business and clinical intelligence that relate to clinical quality, outcomes, and population health management
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Advises Medical Affairs and Digital leadership on Digital/HIT challenges, market dynamics, regulatory demands, and needs to drive organizational change & achieve success in Digital developments
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Analyzes complex workflows in the context of clinical healthcare information systems to create care processes to reduce care gaps, improve care efficiencies, and maximize quality and population health
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Works cross-functionally within Pfizer guidance with commercial colleagues and brand teams to identify, design, and implement technology and Digital Health solutions to meet Pfizer goals
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Develops code lists (value sets) to represent clinical concepts and administrative data using coding systems and ensure that selected codes are consistent with usage guidelines
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Contributes to the growth, expertise, and institutional knowledge of e-data obtained from Health Information Systems, administrative claims and other sources coded in various terminologies to ensure clinical intent of the use of coded data is met
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Accountable for oversight and management of data platforms and digital devices including ePRO platforms, digital apps and working with digital and other stakeholders to ensure Pfizer compliance with all Pfizer policies
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Operates a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes (i.e., attends customer meetings, Pfizer internal meetings as required); maintains flexibility to travel up to 30% of time
Supporting Medical Affairs and Digital Integrated Strategic Planning
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Maintains CI, disease state, and product competencies to facilitate effective collaboration with Pfizer Medical, Commercial, and Digital colleagues and external customers
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Represents Medical O&A leadership when working cross-functionally to develop HIT/clinical informatics specific strategies and tactics that support advancing the quality of patient care
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Navigates strategy and planning for HCP & patient facing digital concepts to ensure clinical medical/intent, approach, feasibility, desirability, alignment with Pfizer strategy, support of legal/regulatory requirements
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Works with funding stakeholders to strategically manage resources, including project budgets for funded, contracted projects within Pfizer systems
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Provides expertise, membership, or consultation on the U.S. HIT CoE, MAARC, U.S. and/or global DRTs, SMD, IC, or other digital-related committees as appropriate
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Manages CI-related work, budgets, and quarterly forecasts with other appropriate colleagues
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Contributes to publication planning on Digital, HIT and CI related topics with Medical Affairs including Evidence Generation & RWE, Digital (AIDA), HEOR and other stakeholders
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Oversees or prepare submissions for CI/HIT resources to HIT CoE, brand review committees (RCs), medical review committee (MRCs) or Health Trends and Data Analytics (HT&DA) MRC
Working with External Partners
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Develops and maintains relationships with Digital/CI/HIT national thought leaders, innovators, regulatory bodies, professional organizations to enable Pfizer to be part of the solutions for evolving demands for Digital developments
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Identifies and fosters external CI and digital innovation opportunities through participation in national professional organizations and CI/HIT conferences that can be leveraged for potential Pfizer collaboration
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Leads engagement with external CI or HIT opinion leaders for advisory boards, webinars or consulting as needed to support the development of Medical Affairs strategies, tactics, or CI/HIT resources
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Responsible for medical leadership in external interactions in the U.S. HIT standards setting activities for Pfizer, including working with governmental agencies and Pfizer policy and government relations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Education Required
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Terminal healthcare Doctorate Degree (M.D. or D.O.) from a U.S. accredited program, AND either M.S. or Ph.D. in a CI related field, AND/OR professional CI or HIT certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Prior Experience Required
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At least 5 years’ healthcare experience within IDN or other related healthcare setting including prior job role(s) in Clinical Informatics
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Experience in real world outcomes research and peer reviewed publication authorship
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Experience in the clinical, functional, and technical application of HIT systems used in the U.S., including experience in advanced data analytics, data reporting and other HIT platforms
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Experience developing and leading implementation of large, complex EHR or digital health clinical solutions
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Recognized subject matter expert in Clinical Informatics
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Experience in CI/or IT governance
Demonstration of:
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Strong planning, organizing, problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and analytic skills, with working knowledge and research experience with advanced data analytics (AI/ML/predictive analytics), including EHR, administrative claims, patient generated health data and other data sources
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Experience in the clinical, functional, and technical application of HIT used in the U.S. and developing EHR clinical solutions
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Broad understanding of health care market integration including payer & provider integration, managed care, medical groups/IDNs, health policy, employer market and both regional and national health care landscapes
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Strong focus on CI planning, development, and process transformation
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Knowledge of standards for: data collection, use and exchange, classifications and terminologies, and privacy and security
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Broad understanding of health care market integration including payer & provider integration, managed care, medical groups/IDNs, health policy, employer market and both regional and national health care landscapes
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Experience in the development of medical/clinical eTools that support the evolving healthcare system
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Outstanding oral and written communication and negotiation skills
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Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities
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Background working within cross-functional teams including Digital to lead clinical or medical strategies, including development of HIT or EHR-related educational resources for providers or other roles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Residency, clinical and/or healthcare organization management experience
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At least 5 years of pharmaceutical company experience
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Expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, consumer digital health technologies including authorship of CI related scientific publications
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CI or IT people management experience
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Experience holding position(s) on National CI boards or professional organization committees
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Experience in field-based medical functions, such as:
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Quality, Practice Transformation, Virtual Healthcare, Accountable Care, Pay for Performance, Meaningful Use, PQRS, Quality Improvement, Implementation Science, Health Equity, SDOH
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Ability to network and build partnerships/collaborations with external parties, often at senior levels of customers and partner organizations strongly preferred
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Track record of developing technology and data partnerships
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Understanding of the complex business environment within the US healthcare system as well as emerging healthcare trends
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
Operate a Pfizer company car and regularly fly on airplanes (i.e., attend customer meetings; internal meetings, etc. required; maintain flexibility to travel up to 30% of time
Work Location Assignment: Remote
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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