Clinical Development Scientist, Director (Inflammation and Immunology)

Pfizer • Cambridge, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY You will provide medical and scientific leadership for one or more complex clinical trials within our Inflammation & Immunology portfolio. You will be responsible for the clinical integrity, scientific quality, and patient safety of clinical studies, partnering closely with Clinical Operations and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, efficient trials that advance innovative medicines. You will play a critical role in protocol development, study execution, data interpretation, and risk management, while serving as the primary clinical contact for investigators and internal study teams. This position offers the opportunity to influence both study‑level and program‑level clinical deliverables, contribute to regulatory filings, and support the development of clinicians through matrix leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the clinical execution of one or more medium‑ to high‑complexity clinical studies with significant business impact Provide clinical leadership in protocol design and development, ensuring operational feasibility, data quality, and participant/site engagement Partner with Clinical Operations and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely, high‑quality study delivery Oversee clinical data review, safety surveillance, and protocol deviation management, proactively identifying and mitigating clinical risks Serve as the primary clinical contact for external investigators and internal stakeholders Lead or support the establishment and oversight of Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) and endpoint adjudication committees Contribute clinical expertise to risk management, safety review, and integrated quality planning Contribute and support key clinical documents, including informed consent documents, study reports, clinical development plans, Investigator brochures, scientific publications and clinical sections of regulatory submissions Support regulatory interactions, audits, and inspections as needed Drive continuous improvement and innovation in clinical development processes Provide matrix leadership and mentoring to clinical colleagues as appropriate MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PhD/Pharm D in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 5 years Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, OR MS in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 7 years of Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry OR BA/BS in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 8 years Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry Deep knowledge of clinical development, ICH/GCP, global regulatory requirements, and safety management Experience leading complex clinical studies and working effectively in cross‑functional, global teams Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging internal and external stakeholders PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced degree or professional certification in a scientific, medical, or healthcare related discipline, Experience in respiratory and/or dermatology therapeutic areas COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS Demonstrates passion for helping patients Flexibility to adapt and navigate through an ever-changing work environment while maintaining integrity and quality in the work assigned Demonstrates autonomous delivery, problem-solving, and agile decision-making in execution of Clinical responsibilities Promotes team health and exemplifies Pfizer’s leadership behaviors and actionable attitudes Leverages knowledge and support from others related to overall objectives, strategy, critical issues, and policies Demonstrates foresight and judgment to make complex decisions Promotes innovation and takes appropriate risks to challenge the status quo in order to enhance the efficiency of current processes Embraces evolving technologies and adopts best practices aimed at improving the efficiency and quality of clinical development Has a global perspective and mindset. Works well in a diverse team environment with colleagues from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and geographies. both as a leader and a key contributor Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Requirements

• PhD/Pharm D in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 5 years Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, OR MS in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 7 years of Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry OR BA/BS in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 8 years Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Deep knowledge of clinical development, ICH/GCP, global regulatory requirements, and safety management
• Experience leading complex clinical studies and working effectively in cross‑functional, global teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or professional certification in a scientific, medical, or healthcare related discipline
• Experience in respiratory and/or dermatology therapeutic areas

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical execution of one or more medium‑ to high‑complexity clinical studies with significant business impact
• Provide clinical leadership in protocol design and development, ensuring operational feasibility, data quality, and participant/site engagement
• Partner with Clinical Operations and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely, high‑quality study delivery
• Oversee clinical data review, safety surveillance, and protocol deviation management, proactively identifying and mitigating clinical risks
• Serve as the primary clinical contact for external investigators and internal stakeholders
• Lead or support the establishment and oversight of Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) and endpoint adjudication committees
• Contribute clinical expertise to risk management, safety review, and integrated quality planning
• Contribute and support key clinical documents, including informed consent documents, study reports, clinical development plans, Investigator brochures, scientific publications and clinical sections of regulatory submissions
• Support regulatory interactions, audits, and inspections as needed
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in clinical development processes
• Provide matrix leadership and mentoring to clinical colleagues as appropriate

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees