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 to enhance clinical outcomes and ensure data integrity.

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Medical Degree (M.D./D.O.)Clinical Trial Design and ExecutionMedical Monitoring and Safety OversightRegulatory Compliance and DocumentationLeadership and Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignMedical MonitoringSafety Data ReviewStatistical AnalysisProtocol DevelopmentRisk AssessmentPatient Safety ManagementClinical Data InterpretationInformed Consent ReviewInvestigational Clinical Trials

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationAdaptabilityCuriosityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsChatGPTMicrosoft Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Prescribe Medicines

Industry Keywords

Clinical Program ExecutionSafety Surveillance ReviewHealthcare Professional InteractionCRO/Vendor SelectionInfectious DiseasesHospital Infection Control

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 closely with the global clinical program lead on overall program execution
Execute studies within a matrix team
Perform medical monitoring and support regulatory interactions
Lead study teams and clinical deliverables
Provide medical and scientific expertise and oversight for clinical trials
Serve as the accountability point 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
Review individual and cumulative subject safety data
Monitor study safety issues and provide medical context for SAE and AE reports
Participate in Safety Review Teams and evaluate medical benefits and risks
Review literature to respond to safety questions
Communicate safety information to study sites
Contribute medical input to protocol development and clinical development plans
Review protocols and informed consent documents for regulatory and company-policy compliance
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
Ensure high-quality data and appropriate patient populations and clinical assessments
Review and interpret clinical-trial 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, CRAs, and others
Interact with healthcare professionals, DMCs, and steering committees
Monitor investigator compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements
Support issue resolution, study closeout, audit responses, and inspection readiness
Author clinical sections of regulatory documents
Co-author abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications
Contribute to protocol budget execution
Support regulatory-authority interactions and responses
Liaise with key opinion leaders and principal investigators to build 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 of 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
Permanent work authorization in the United States
Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Documented work experience/knowledge of statistics is preferred
Training and experience in infectious diseases and/or hospital infection control is preferred
Experience with investigational clinical trials is preferred
Leadership experience, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and guiding colleagues

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