Associate Director, Clinical Development

Pfizer

. Serve as a clinician within a Pfizer vaccine development program .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $189,200 - $315,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design, execution, and safety monitoring, with a strong foundation in medical oversight and regulatory compliance. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for improving clinical outcomes and ensuring data integrity.

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Medical Degree (M.D./D.O.)Clinical Trial Design and ExecutionMedical Monitoring and Safety OversightRegulatory ComplianceExperience with AI Tools

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Hard Skills

Clinical Program ExecutionMedical Advice and Risk AssessmentData Quality PlanningStatistical Analysis KnowledgeProtocol DevelopmentSafety Surveillance ReviewAdverse Event MonitoringClinical Review FormsInvestigational Clinical TrialsInformed Consent Documents

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationAdaptability to Fast-Paced EnvironmentsCritical Evaluation of Medical InformationCuriosity About AI and Outcomes Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Generative AI TechnologiesChatGPTMicrosoft Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Prescribe Medicines

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsInfectious DiseasesHospital Infection ControlSafety Review TeamKey Opinion LeadersPrincipal InvestigatorsCRO/Vendor SelectionRegulatory AuthoritiesPatient SafetyStudy Closeout

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a clinician within a Pfizer vaccine development program
Serve as clinical lead for one or more studies within a clinical program
Work with the global clinical program lead on overall program execution
Execute studies within a matrix team, perform medical monitoring, support regulatory interaction, and lead study-team deliverables
Provide medical and scientific expertise and oversight for clinical trials
Maintain accountability for study design, execution, monitoring, delivery, reporting, and patient safety
Provide medical advice during risk assessment and mitigation planning
Develop and adhere to the Safety Surveillance Review Plan and review individual and cumulative safety data
Monitor study safety issues and provide medical context for serious adverse events and adverse events
Participate in Safety Review Team evaluations of medical benefits and risks
Review literature to address safety questions
Communicate safety information to study sites
Contribute medical input to protocol development and clinical development plan updates
Ensure study documents meet regulatory requirements and company policy
Provide medical input into country feasibility
Provide clinical input on monitoring guidelines, statistical analysis plans, informed consent documents, clinical review forms, data edit checks, and data quality planning
Contribute to CRO/vendor selection and ensure medical and technical data-integrity requirements are applied
Ensure high-quality data and appropriate patient populations and clinical assessments
Contribute to medical review and interpretation of efficacy and safety data
Deliver top-line reports and clinical study reports with statisticians and medical writers
Provide protocol-specific training to study teams, investigators, clinical research associates, and others
Interact with healthcare professionals, Data Monitoring Committees, and steering committees
Monitor investigator compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements
Support issue resolution, study closeout, audit responses, and inspection readiness
Author clinical sections of regulatory documents under supervision
Co-author abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications
Interact with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and principal investigators
Build key opinion leader and principal investigator networks for new trials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical degree (M.D./D.O. or equivalent)
Licensed by a health authority to prescribe medicines independently of supervision for at least one year after the intern/houseman year
Used the prescribing license in a patient care setting for an aggregate duration of at least two years
0–4 years’ work experience
Ability to critically evaluate medical/scientific information
Excellent written and oral communication
Understanding of the design, development, and execution of clinical programs and studies
Capacity to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
Curiosity about improving outcomes with AI and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Permanent work authorization in the United States required
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Preferred: documented work experience/knowledge of statistics
Preferred: training and experience in infectious diseases and/or hospital infection control
Preferred: experience with investigational clinical trials
No pharmaceutical industry experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 22.5% of base salary
Share-based long-term incentive program eligibility
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 assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
Hybrid work arrangement