Pfizer
Pfizer
Pfizer is a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing and providing medicines and healthcare services that support health throughout life. Its work spans scientific innovation and access to safe, effective, and affordable treatments, with a particular emphasis on advancing therapies for cancer and other significant health conditions. The company’s profile may be relevant to professionals exploring careers in pharmaceutical research, healthcare, and related commercial functions.

Clinical Development Director, Inflammation and Immunology — Pfizer

Lead Pfizer’s clinical development programs for biologic and small molecule therapies in inflammation and immunology. Oversee study design, execution, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Description

  • Direct development of multiple clinical studies for novel biologic and small molecule therapies across development stages
  • Lead protocol development and contribute as an individual member of clinical study teams
  • Guide study design, execution, interpretation, safety assessments, and clinically meaningful outcomes
  • Lead and support clinical development programs within project teams
  • Advise internal and external collaborators, investigators, consultants, and contractors as a technical resource
  • Contribute to publications, abstracts, presentations, and scientific communications
  • Advance clinical development strategy, study implementation, and milestones from startup through delivery
  • Lead clinical protocol preparation and contribute to consent forms, training materials, investigator brochures, analysis plans, and regulatory documents
  • Review clinical data and interpret safety and efficacy findings
  • Work with study teams to support effective study execution and completion
  • Build partnerships with Pfizer’s Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Operations, and other functions
  • Coordinate priorities across project teams, core study teams, and clinical sub-teams
  • Use Pfizer processes, SOPs, compliance systems, registries, and study tools to meet GCP and regulatory requirements and improve execution
  • Integrate biomarker strategies to support patient stratification, efficacy assessment, and development objectives
  • Maintain relationships with external experts, consultants, key opinion leaders, regulators, and investigator networks
  • Stay current with scientific and clinical literature in inflammation and immunology

Requirements

  • PhD or PharmD with 5+ years of relevant industry experience in clinical development, clinical research, or related drug development; or MS with 7+ years; or BSc with 8+ years
  • Record of supporting development programs through key milestones
  • Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical environment and clinical drug development
  • Familiarity with Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Experience developing and coaching colleagues, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering business impact
  • Strong scientific writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and drive change across organizational levels, including senior leadership
  • Experience reviewing clinical data listings and interpreting study data
  • Ability to conduct complex data analysis
  • Available for occasional travel of 5–10%
  • Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
  • Permanent U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not available
  • Preferred: Immunology clinical development experience
  • Preferred: Experience supporting Phase 2, Phase 3, or late-stage clinical development programs

Benefits

  • Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
  • Share-based long-term incentive program
  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions
  • Additional Pfizer retirement savings contribution
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Relocation support may be available based on business needs or eligibility

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