Clinical Scientist, Director

Pfizer

. Provide scientific and operational leadership across observational and epidemiological research programs .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading epidemiological research programs, ensuring study quality, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in study design, analysis, and collaboration across global teams to drive research initiatives and process improvements.

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Epidemiological Research LeadershipStudy Design and AnalysisGood Clinical PracticeRegulatory Submissions and ComplianceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Study DesignData AnalysisClinical ResearchProtocol DevelopmentRegulatory DocumentationOperational PlanningData IntegrityStatistical AnalysisMonitoringResearch Collaboration

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInfluencingNegotiationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Observational ResearchEpidemiological StudiesClinical TrialsMatrix OrganizationStudy Core TeamsMedical AffairsClinical Data SciencesStatistical Data SciencesGovernance ForumsResearch and Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific and operational leadership across observational and epidemiological research programs
Lead the end-to-end execution of multiple epidemiological, non-interventional, pragmatic, and low-interventional studies and research collaborations
Work across a global matrix and partner with Medical Evidence Development, Medical Affairs, Statistics, Clinical Data Sciences, Statistical Data Sciences & Analytics, and external study partners
Co-lead study core teams and provide direction through a matrix organization
Oversee protocols, study training, operational planning, vendor delivery, data review, regulatory documentation, study reports, and publications
Maintain focus on study quality, data integrity, safety, and alignment with company processes
Represent the function in program-level discussions and governance forums
Provide matrix oversight for other Clinical Scientists, including work review, development support, and ongoing feedback
Serve as a subject-matter expert for Clinical Scientist decisions affecting studies or programs
Lead or support preparation for regulatory submissions, regulatory questions, inspections, and audits
Present and discuss data with internal teams, governance bodies, external consultants, key opinion leaders, and potentially regulatory stakeholders
Champion research and development initiatives and process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a health-related field plus at least 10 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree/MBA plus at least 8 years; or PharmD/PhD plus at least 6 years; or MD/DO plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience in study design, conduct, and analysis
Experience leading global, operational, or strategic study teams
Extensive knowledge of clinical research, Good Clinical Practice, monitoring, and regulatory operations
Independent authorship of study protocols and related study documents
Working knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and interpretation
Experience managing external vendors or research partners
Strong communication, collaboration, influencing, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approximate travel requirement: 10%, domestic and international
Occasional evening and weekend work depending on project needs
Pfizer guarantees equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process
Pfizer provides reasonable accommodations to support applications and careers
Inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities for applicants with disabilities