Clinical Development Scientist, Senior Manager
- United States - Illinois - Lake Forest
- United States - New York - Pearl River
- United States - Pennsylvania - Collegeville
- United States - New York - New York City
- United States - California - San Diego
- United States - Massachusetts - Cambridge
- United States - Connecticut - Groton

Our Purpose
Pfizer Research & Development
Benefits
The Clinical Development Scientist (Senior Manager) is responsible for scientific oversight, data integrity, and quality of clinical trials in Internal Medicine, with direct responsibility for clinical deliverables for one or more studies. They may also supervise and mentor others.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides clinical support for one or more studies; may be accountable for program level clinical deliverables
- May provide input to the protocol design document; contributes to development of the protocol, including protocol amendments, Protocol Administrative Change Letters, and Dear Investigator Letters
- Supports the study team in internal protocol review governance submissions and interactions; supports the Global Development Lead in study and disease area strategy; may participate in protocol-related KOL and Health Authority interactions
- May develop Study Informed Consent Documents and responses to external stakeholder (e.g., Health Authority and Independent Ethics Committee) requests
- Provides clinical input to the development of the Statistical Analysis Plan and Tables, Listings, and Figures
- Provides clinical input to the development of the clinical data collection strategy, instruments, and data review plan, ensuring alignment with the protocol and SAP, optimized data collection principles, and clinical data review best practice; performs clinical data review; may present data to internal and external stakeholders; partners with site-facing colleagues in support of data issue resolution; ensures all clinical queries are appropriately addressed in support of database lock
- Provides clinical input to the development of the Safety Review Plan and Safety Narrative Plan; reviews safety data and may update clinical documents in response to emerging safety profile; tracks and reconciles Serious Adverse Events; participates in clinical safety data discussion during Safety Review Team meetings in collaboration with Medically Qualified Individual(s); reviews safety narratives
- Provides clinical input to the development of the Risk Management Plan; conducts clinical activities consistent with the approved Plan and partners with key stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigations
- Supports establishment and management of External Data Monitoring Committees and Adjudication Committees, including chartering, contracting, provision and presentation of data, and documentation and dissemination of Committee recommendations
- Contributes to site selection criteria, provides clinical input to selection of sites, and may deliver protocol training to site-facing colleagues
- Participates in investigator meeting planning and may develop and deliver protocol training; may develop and deliver ongoing protocol training in response to e.g., protocol amendments, emerging data issues, and quality events
- May serve as a clinical point of contact with investigators and study team for questions relating to clinical aspects of the protocol; contributes to clinical response development, delivery, documentation, and curation (e.g., in FAQ)
- May author protocol deviation sub-categories; ensures protocol deviations identified during clinical data review are reported; ensures all reported protocol deviations are appropriately managed and reconciled; may lead protocol deviation trends review
- Ensures TMF compliance for clinical documents
- Provides clinical input and review of the Clinical Study Report
- Provides clinical support to disclosure of safety and efficacy data and trial conclusions; may contribute to publications
- Provides clinical support to audits and inspections, including responding to and addressing audit and inspection findings
- May contribute to clinical sections of regulatory filings (e.g., Briefing Documents, Pediatric Investigational Plan, Investigator Brochure, IND/NDA Annual Reports, Periodic Safety Update Reports, responses to Health Authority requests)
- Contributes to continuous improvement / process enhancement activities and innovative approaches to maximize effectiveness of clinical trial execution
- May supervise, mentor, or develop others
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Science degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with at least 1 year, or MA/MS with at least 5 years, or BA/BS with at least 6 years of Clinical Research experience in a similar role in the biopharmaceutical industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Cardiometabolic disease experience, e.g., obesity, diabetes, endocrinology, etc.
- Clinical research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in study design, start-up, conduct,and close-out, including regulatory submissions and inspections
- Scientific productivity via publications, posters, abstracts and/or presentations
- Knowledge of clinical development, global and regional regulation, and ICH/GCP
- Clinical and administrative capabilities; effective verbal and written communication skills
- Track record of achievement in pharmaceutical development; able to execute clinical development during design, start-up, conduct, close-out, and reporting
- Understands the complexities and recent developments in the principal disease areas; competent discussing scientific and regulatory aspects of drug development
- Able to set priorities to deliver milestones according to budgets and priorities
- Effective leader; able to mentor/coach, delegate to, and oversee others; able to develop others’ skills and move them toward autonomy
- Able to resolve conflicts equitably; fosters open dialogue; addresses conflicts; reads situations quickly; negotiates agreements; escalates issues when appropriate; takes responsibility for decisions
- Shares wins and success; defines success in terms of the whole team; develops strong team morale and spirit; creates a sense of belonging
- Takes personal responsibility for delivery of results
- Able to demonstrate perspective and poise in uncertainty and organizational change
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Global travel may be required
Work Location Assignment: This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week.
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. Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.


Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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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.
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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.
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.
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