Associate Director, Clinical Development – Medical Director

Pfizer

. Ensure medical and scientific integrity of studies and the wellbeing of enrolled patients .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $189,200 - $315,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design and execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining patient safety. Possesses strong scientific writing skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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Clinical Research ExperiencePrimary Medical Degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB)Knowledge of ICH/GCP and Adverse Event ManagementScientific Writing SkillsExperience in Phase 3 Clinical Trials

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignMedical MonitoringProtocol DevelopmentData MonitoringSafety Data ReviewRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementClinical Study Report ReviewInformed Consent Document ManagementAdverse Event Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication SkillsAbility to Influence and CollaborateCoaching and Development Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPTLFsBDRIQMPAI Tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot)

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical LicenseMaintained Medical Registration

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentCardiometabolic Disease ExperienceClinical Research Organization (CRO)Global and Regional RegulationContinuous Improvement in Clinical Trials

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure medical and scientific integrity of studies and the wellbeing of enrolled patients
Design efficient, high-quality clinical trials using quantitative design principles and clinical best practices
Execute studies in partnership with clinical, medical, clinical operations, and other functional colleagues
Deliver quality protocols and support interpretation and communication of clinical trial data
Maintain compliance with internal and external standards and manage clinical/medical risks and issues
Perform medical monitoring on one or more clinical trials
Provide medical information regarding investigator questions, safety findings, medical issues, serious adverse events, audits, and inspections
Conduct and document periodic safety data reviews and ongoing clinical/medical data reviews
Develop and review protocols, protocol amendments, administrative change letters, and investigator letters
Provide clinical/medical input to data collection tools, SAP, TLFs, BDR, IQMP, and risk management plans
Author and manage approval of Informed Consent Documents
Establish Data Monitoring Committees and endpoint adjudication committees
Review country and site selection, site criteria, and site training materials
Review and manage protocol deviations and patient-level and cumulative data
Track and reconcile serious adverse events and lead Safety Review Team data presentations
Ensure TMF compliance for clinical documents
Review Clinical Study Reports and support disclosure and publication of clinical trial results
Support audits, inspections, regulatory filings, regulatory queries, and Clinical Trial Applications
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovative clinical trial execution approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Primary medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from a recognized medical school/university
Clinical research experience
License by a licensing body/health authority to prescribe medicines independently for at least 2 years after the intern/house officer/foundation period
Clinical research experience in Phase 3/pivotal space
Demonstrated scientific writing skills and scientific productivity through publications, posters, abstracts, and/or presentations
Maintained medical registration/license in good standing preferred
Clinical research experience in industry/CRO preferred
Cardiometabolic disease experience highly preferred
Extensive knowledge of clinical development, global and regional regulation, ICH/GCP, and adverse event management
Clinical/medical, administrative, and project management capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience using common AI tools, including ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and oversee and guide colleagues
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Permanent work authorization in the United States required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 22.5% of base salary
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 assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility