Global Clinical Scientist Director - Studies & Submissions

Pfizer Inc.; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Inc. is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist to provide scientific and operational leadership across observational and epidemiological research programs.

You will lead the execution of multiple epidemiological, non-interventional, pragmatic, and low-interventional studies and research collaborations, partnering with Medical Evidence Development, Medical Affairs, Statistics, Clinical Data Sciences, and external study partners.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of multiple studies across applicable standard operating procedures.
• 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 a consistent 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 where required, 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.

Skills

Study design

Global leadership

Regulatory operations

Data analysis

Vendor management

Science communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or health-related field

Master's degree or MBA

PharmD/PhD

MD/DO

Job description

Pfizer Inc. is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist to provide scientific and operational leadership across observational and epidemiological research programs.

You will lead the execution of multiple epidemiological, non-interventional, pragmatic, and low-interventional studies and research collaborations, partnering with Medical Evidence Development, Medical Affairs, Statistics, Clinical Data Sciences, and external study partners.