Senior Director, Clinical Development – MD Required

Pfizer

Pfizer medical senior director overseeing Internal Medicine clinical trials, safety, protocols, and regulatory deliverables. Hybrid leadership role requiring medical licensure and U.S.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeCollegeville • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $274,500 - $457,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive clinical research expertise, including protocol development, regulatory submissions, and safety data review. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex clinical trials in the biopharmaceutical industry.

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Clinical Research ExperienceProtocol DevelopmentRegulatory SubmissionsProject ManagementCardiometabolic Disease Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExecutionSafety Data ReviewStatistical Analysis PlansData Collection StrategiesRisk Management PlansClinical Study ReportsInformed Consent DevelopmentQuality Event ReviewAdverse Event AnalysisPharmaceutical Development

Soft Skills

MentoringConflict ResolutionNegotiationCoachingTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Primary Medical Degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB)Medical License

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryICH/GCPClinical DevelopmentGlobal RegulationClinical TrialsHealth Authority ComplianceEthics Committee RequestsExternal Data MonitoringClinical QueriesStudy Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical monitoring and timely medical guidance for one or more clinical trials
Review safety data, clinical and medical data, audits, inspections, quality events, and informed consent changes
Lead clinical execution and deliverables for one or more studies
Contribute to protocol design and lead protocol development, amendments, and related communications
Represent study teams in internal protocol governance and support development strategy
Develop informed consent documents and responses to health authority and ethics committee requests
Provide clinical guidance for statistical analysis plans, data collection strategies, data review plans, safety review plans, safety narratives, and risk management plans
Lead review of emerging clinical data, trends, safety data, adverse events, and safety narratives
Establish and manage External Data Monitoring and Adjudication Committees
Provide clinical input to site selection, investigator meeting planning, and protocol training
Serve as primary clinical contact for investigators and study teams
Manage protocol deviations, clinical queries, TMF compliance, clinical study reports, data disclosure, and publications
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory filings
Lead continuous improvement, process enhancement, and innovative clinical-trial execution initiatives
Potentially manage, supervise, mentor, and develop clinical colleagues or contingent workers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Primary medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from a recognized medical school/university
7+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in clinical research and development
Licensed by a licensing body/health authority to prescribe medicines independently of supervision for at least 2 years after the intern/house officer/foundation period
Cardiometabolic disease experience preferred, including obesity, diabetes, or endocrinology
Maintained registration/Medical License to practice and remained in good standing with the Medical Licensing Authority
Clinical research experience in biopharmaceutical study design, start-up, conduct, and close-out
Experience with regulatory submissions and inspections
Scientific productivity through publications, posters, abstracts, and/or presentations
Extensive knowledge of clinical development, global and regional regulation, and ICH/GCP
Clinical, administrative, and project management capabilities
Experience launching, managing, and training clinical development teams
Track record in pharmaceutical development across design, start-up, conduct, close-out, and reporting
Understanding of principal disease areas and scientific and regulatory aspects of drug development
Ability to manage cross-functional teams, complex projects, milestones, budgets, priorities, and resources
Ability to mentor, coach, delegate to, oversee, and develop others
Ability to resolve conflicts, negotiate agreements, and escalate issues appropriately
Ability to deliver results and maintain perspective during uncertainty and organizational change
Global travel may be required
Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Requires permanent work authorization in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target of 25.0% of base salary through Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation support available
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility