Clinical Development Medical Director, MD Required

Pfizer

. Provide medical monitoring and timely medical guidance on one or more clinical trials .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $239,900 - $399,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, including protocol development, safety data review, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide medical guidance in biopharmaceutical research.

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Clinical Trial ManagementProtocol DevelopmentSafety Data ReviewRegulatory SubmissionsLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchBiopharmaceutical DevelopmentData MonitoringRisk ManagementStatistical Analysis PlansClinical Study ReportsProtocol TrainingAdverse Event ReportingQuality AuditsProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringConflict ResolutionDecision-MakingOrganizational Change

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB)Licensed to Prescribe Medicines

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsICH/GCPCardiometabolic DiseaseRegulatory ComplianceGlobal RegulationClinical DevelopmentStudy DesignSite SelectionExternal Stakeholder EngagementTrial Master File Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical monitoring and timely medical guidance on one or more clinical trials
Review clinical trial data, safety data, quality events, audits, and inspections
Conduct periodic safety data reviews and ongoing clinical/medical data reviews
Lead or contribute to clinical execution and program-level clinical deliverables
Develop protocols, protocol amendments, administrative change letters, and investigator letters
Represent study teams in protocol governance and support study and disease-area strategy
Participate in protocol-related key opinion leader and Health Authority interactions
Develop informed consent documents and respond to external stakeholder requests
Provide clinical guidance for statistical analysis plans, tables, listings, and figures
Set clinical data review strategy, lead emerging-data reviews, query data, present findings, and support database lock
Develop safety and risk management plans; review safety data, safety narratives, serious adverse events, and risk mitigations
Establish and manage External Data Monitoring and Adjudication Committees
Develop site selection criteria, provide clinical input to site selection, and ensure protocol training
Plan investigator meetings and deliver initial and ongoing protocol training
Serve as primary clinical contact for investigators and study teams and manage clinical responses
Establish and manage protocol deviation categories, reporting, reconciliation, and trend reviews
Ensure Trial Master File compliance for clinical documents
Provide clinical input to Clinical Study Reports and disclose safety and efficacy data
Support audits and inspections and respond to findings
Contribute to clinical sections of regulatory filings and continuous improvement activities
Manage, supervise, mentor, or develop clinical colleagues and contingent workers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Primary medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from a recognized medical school/university
4+ 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
Must live within commuting distance of the assigned work location
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
Global travel may be required
Cardiometabolic disease experience preferred
Maintained registration/medical license in good standing preferred
Clinical research experience in biopharmaceutical study design, start-up, conduct, and close-out preferred
Experience with regulatory submissions and inspections preferred
Scientific productivity through publications, posters, abstracts, and/or presentations preferred
Knowledge of clinical development, global and regional regulation, and ICH/GCP preferred
Clinical, administrative, and project management capabilities preferred
Experience launching, managing, and training clinical development teams preferred
Pharmaceutical development track record preferred
Knowledge of principal disease areas and drug development science and regulations preferred
Ability to manage cross-functional teams, complex projects, milestones, budgets, and resources preferred
Leadership, mentoring, delegation, conflict resolution, decision-making, and organizational change capabilities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 25.0% 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
Hybrid work arrangement