Sr. Director, Global Clin. Proj. Leader, Vaccines

Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business. This opportunity is available in our Pearl River, NY facility.Job Summary:The primary purpose of the job is to ensure that allocated bacterial vaccine clinical development programs are planned and implemented to meet company objectives.The Global Clinical Program Leader (GCPL) applies extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of clinical research to lead global clinical research programs and registration activities across one or more clinical projects. The GCPL ensures successful program implementation through oversight and review of the program design including the clinical development plan or lifecycle strategy. The GCPL serves as the major driver for identifying and advancing new concepts and processes to provide innovative strategies to solve clinical issues. By leading and obtaining consensus from senior staff members, the GCPL solves highly complex and specialized problems related to clinical research programs. The GCPL applies technical/scientific expertise to resolve issues regarding the clinical components of documents (e.g., Investigational New Drugs, New Drug Applications/Common Technical Documents, global registration dossiers, lifecycle strategy documents, internal documents). The GCPL provides procedural and scientific subject matter expertise to guide Global Trial Leaders, Clinical Scientists and other clinical staff members.The Global Medical Monitor is accountable for patient safety and provides medical guidance during study design and execution. In addition to study level activities, the GMM will participate on Learn/Confirm Teams, participate in standing committees such as CRC, review compounds for potential in-licensing including performance of due diligence reviews and provide assistance to NewBusiness Development on Market Opportunity and Target Product Profile. The GMM also may be required to design a Development Strategy with multiple protocols designed to obtain worldwide approval for a vaccine.Job Responsibilities1) Lead The Global Clinical Research Program 2) Design And Executive The Global Clinical Research Program3) Administer The Global Clinical Research Program 4) Represent Medical Research View to Other Line Functions 5) Function As Global Medical Monitor Basic Qualifications for consideration include:Medical qualifications: M.D./D.O. degree required, subspecialty and certification is highly desirable.Management training: At least 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience in Clinical Research, of which at least 2 years should include bacterial vaccine research (or extensive experience in academic or public health vaccine clinical research, including extensive industrial collaboration). Cultural sensitivity.Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific/medical information and to propose new concepts and ideas in drug development in various forums across multiple departments.Demonstrated ability to handle multiple programs and/or therapeutic areas associated with a high degree of complexity.Advanced understanding of the design, development, and execution of clinical programs and studies.Demonstrated routine application of rigorous scientific skills (e.g., study methodology, analytical skills, data presentation, interpretation skills)In-depth knowledge of global regulatory/industry rules and guidances (e.g., Good Clinical Practices, promotional guidelines, labeling) to drive the clinical trial application processAbility to synthesize complex medical and scientific information through demonstration of effective written, verbal, and presentation skills to all levels of the organizationAdvanced ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities to resolve problems using innovative approachesEffectively manages direct reports to meet staffing, workload, and performance objectivesRelocation is not available for this position.Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Job Experience:See above.Expected Travel Time: None       www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an equal opportunity employer that shares the vision of a diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void.Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.