Clinical Development Medical Director, MD Required

Pfizer

. Provide medical monitoring and timely study-related medical information and guidance for clinical trials .

Posted 11/7/2026full-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 review, and regulatory compliance. Possesses strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide clinical teams and ensure high-quality study execution.

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MD, DO, MBBS, Or MBChB Degree4+ Years Clinical Research ExperienceClinical Trial ManagementRegulatory SubmissionsCardiometabolic Disease Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignData Integrity ManagementSafety Data ReviewStatistical Analysis PlansProtocol DevelopmentRisk Management PlansClinical Data Collection StrategiesRegulatory ComplianceClinical Study ReportsProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringConflict ResolutionDecision-MakingNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed To Prescribe Medicines

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryClinical ResearchICH/GCPRegulatory FilingsHealth Authority InteractionsClinical Site ManagementTrial Master File ComplianceScientific ProductivityCross-Functional Team ManagementGlobal Regulation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical monitoring and timely study-related medical information and guidance for clinical trials
Oversee medical and scientific aspects, data integrity, and quality of clinical trials in Internal Medicine
Deliver clinical responsibilities for one or more studies and potentially manage, supervise, and mentor others
Conduct and document periodic safety and ongoing clinical/medical data reviews
Review informed consent safety text and significant medical changes
Lead clinical execution and program-level clinical deliverables for studies
Develop protocols, 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 Health Authority and ethics committee requests
Guide statistical analysis plans, tables, listings, and figures
Establish clinical data collection and review strategies; review, query, present, and resolve clinical data issues through database lock
Guide safety review and narrative plans; review safety data, track and reconcile serious adverse events, and lead safety discussions
Guide risk management plans and implement risk mitigations
Establish and manage external data monitoring and adjudication committees
Develop site selection criteria, provide clinical site input, and ensure protocol training
Plan investigator meetings and deliver initial and ongoing protocol training
Serve as primary clinical contact for investigators and study teams
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 disclosure of safety and efficacy data
Support audits and inspections and address findings
Contribute to clinical sections of regulatory filings
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovative clinical-trial execution processes
Supervise, mentor, and develop clinical colleagues or contingent workers as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, DO, MBBS, or MBChB primary medical degree 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
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
Cardiometabolic disease experience preferred, including obesity, diabetes, or endocrinology
Maintained registration/medical license in good standing preferred
Clinical research experience in biopharmaceutical study design, start-up, conduct, close-out, 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
Track record in pharmaceutical development across design, start-up, conduct, close-out, and reporting preferred
Understanding of disease-area complexities and scientific and regulatory aspects of drug development preferred
Ability to manage cross-functional teams, complex projects, milestones, budgets, and resources preferred
Leadership, mentoring, delegation, conflict resolution, negotiation, decision-making, and team development capabilities preferred
Ability to deliver results and demonstrate perspective during uncertainty and organizational change preferred
Global travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus target of 25.0% of base salary through Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s 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