Senior Manager, Clinical Development Scientist

Pfizer

. Provide scientific oversight, data integrity oversight, and quality oversight for clinical trials in Internal Medicine .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,100 - $231,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research oversight, including protocol design, data integrity, and regulatory compliance within the biopharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to mentor and lead teams while managing clinical deliverables and ensuring quality in clinical trials.

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Clinical Research ExperienceProtocol Design and DevelopmentRegulatory Submissions and InspectionsLeadership and MentoringKnowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial OversightData Integrity ManagementStatistical Analysis PlansSafety Review and Narrative DevelopmentRisk Management PlanningClinical Data Collection StrategiesProtocol Deviation ManagementClinical Study Report ReviewScientific ProductivityRegulatory Filing Contributions

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConflict ResolutionCollaborationCoaching and DevelopmentPrioritization and Milestone Delivery

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsGenerative TechnologiesDatabase Management SystemsClinical Data Review ToolsStatistical Software

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryCardiometabolic DiseaseClinical DevelopmentICH GuidelinesGCP Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific oversight, data integrity oversight, and quality oversight for clinical trials in Internal Medicine
Own clinical deliverables for one or more studies and potentially supervise and mentor others
Provide clinical support for studies and potentially program-level clinical deliverables
Contribute to protocol design, development, amendments, administrative change letters, and investigator letters
Support protocol review governance submissions, study and disease-area strategy, and protocol-related KOL and Health Authority interactions
Develop informed consent documents and responses to external stakeholder requests
Provide clinical input to statistical analysis plans, tables, listings, and figures
Develop clinical data collection strategies, instruments, and data review plans; perform clinical data review and resolve data issues through database lock
Develop safety review and safety narrative plans; review safety data and narratives; track and reconcile serious adverse events
Develop risk management plans and implement risk mitigations
Establish and manage external data monitoring and adjudication committees
Contribute to site selection, site-facing training, investigator meetings, and ongoing protocol training
Serve as a clinical point of contact for investigators and study teams and develop clinical responses and FAQs
Manage protocol deviation categorization, reporting, reconciliation, and trend reviews
Ensure trial master file compliance for clinical documents
Provide clinical input to and review clinical study reports
Support disclosure of safety and efficacy data, trial conclusions, and publications
Support audits and inspections and address findings
Contribute to clinical sections of regulatory filings
Contribute to continuous improvement and process enhancement activities
Supervise, mentor, or develop others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Science degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with at least 1 year, or MA/MS with at least 5 years, or BA/BS with at least 6 years of Clinical Research experience in a similar role in the biopharmaceutical industry
Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and overseeing colleagues' work
Cardiometabolic disease experience preferred, such as obesity, diabetes, or endocrinology
Clinical research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in study design, start-up, conduct, and close-out, including regulatory submissions and inspections
Scientific productivity via publications, posters, abstracts, and/or presentations
Knowledge of clinical development, global and regional regulation, and ICH/GCP
Clinical and administrative capabilities; effective verbal and written communication skills
Track record of achievement in pharmaceutical development across design, start-up, conduct, close-out, and reporting
Understanding of complexities and recent developments in principal disease areas and ability to discuss scientific and regulatory aspects of drug development
Ability to set priorities and deliver milestones according to budgets and priorities
Ability to mentor, coach, delegate to, and oversee others; develop others' skills and move them toward autonomy
Ability to resolve conflicts equitably, foster open dialogue, negotiate agreements, and escalate issues when appropriate
Personal responsibility for delivery of results
Ability to demonstrate perspective and poise in uncertainty and organizational change
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
Demonstrated curiosity about improving outcomes with AI tools and understanding responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Ability to undertake global travel if required
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 17.5% 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 support/assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility