Clinical Scientist

Pfizer

Clinical Scientist leading execution of observational and epidemiological studies for Pfizer's therapeutic research. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing external vendors for study execution.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeAthens • 🇬🇷 GreeceSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the clinical research process, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and the ability to lead observational and epidemiological studies. Proficient in study design, data analysis, and regulatory submissions, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and vendor management.

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Study DesignEpidemiological StudiesRegulatory SubmissionsVendor ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Study DesignData AnalysisClinical Research ProcessGood Clinical Practices (GCPs)Protocol DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisData InterpretationProject ManagementOperational LeadershipIndependent Authorship

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipInfluencingIndependent WorkCommunication

Industry Keywords

Observational StudiesEpidemiological ResearchClinical OperationsRegulatory InspectionsResearch CollaborationsCRO ManagementGlobal StudiesTherapeutic Area KnowledgeMatrix OrganizationStudy Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership in conduct of observational study execution including epidemiological, non-interventional, pragmatic and low-interventional studies and research collaborations
Responsible for execution and project management of studies as well as oversight of studies executed by CSs supporting the product
Collaborates with other Pfizer groups and oversees vendors to execute the studies
Responsible for numerous observational and epidemiological studies run as Pfizer-sponsored and/or as non-Pfizer sponsored Research Collaborations
Leads via a matrix organization to execute studies
Protocol and protocol specific training
Vendor management
Study level planning and oversight
Data review
Regulatory document, study report and publication preparation and review
Influences management/senior staff decisions and is viewed as the Subject Matter Expert on CS decisions impacting a study/program
Provides CS leadership role in preparation of regulatory submissions, responses to regulatory queries, and in preparation for program regulatory inspections and audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS Degree in life sciences or health related field with 10+ years practical experience or MS/MBA with 8+ years, PharmD/PhD 6+ years and MD/DO with 3+ years.
Hands-on experience in study design, conduct and analysis.
Experience working on global teams/studies
Significant experience leading operational and/or strategic study teams
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple functional groups within and outside (e.g., outside CROs/vendors) company
Demonstrated advanced ability and level of experience with working across multiple studies for incorporation of consistent medical/scientific concepts in multiple protocols
Extensive knowledge of the clinical research process and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), monitoring, clinical and regulatory operations
Solid knowledge of therapeutic area
Demonstrated independent authorship of study protocols and other study documents
Working knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and data interpretation
Experienced in managing external vendors for clinical and/or epidemiological study(ies)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Position requires travel (10%) both domestic and international
Weekend and evening work likely to be required based on project needs