Senior Clinical Research Associate II

Pfizer; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer India is seeking a results-driven professional to bridge evidence-based medical decision support with cross-functional teams in R&D. You will help ensure our evidence is scientifically robust and guide study startup planning, data collection, and regulatory inquiries, enabling safer patient care.

The role requires a BA/BS with experience in pharmaceutical R&D, strong project management, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience
• Proven experience in the research and development sector of the pharmaceutical industry
• Background in managing, conducting, or participating in regulatory inspection processes
• Deep understanding of project management principles, particularly in clinical research
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and lead/co-lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources effectively
• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work and resolve moderately complex problems independently
• Make decisions in non-standard situations, developing new options guided by policies, and operate independently in ambiguous situations
• Review your own work, seek directional review from others, and mentor colleagues by reviewing their work
• Exercise judgment using knowledge and experience, potentially becoming a resource for others
• Oversee the execution of clinical studies, ensuring the development of realistic and detailed study startup and monitoring plans
• Support study startup activities at the country level, including reviewing key documents and addressing regulatory and ethics committee questions
• Forecast and manage the Clinical Trial Budget, oversee drug supply management, and ensure the flow of drug supply to sites
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study decisions related to the protocol, data collection, and volunteer activities, partnering with key team members to achieve milestones and resolve site-level issues

Skills

Project management

Clinical research

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

BA/BS

MBA/MS

PhD/JD

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose

Reporting to the Research & Development division, you will be integral in bridging evidence-based medical decision support with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance health and treatment outcomes. By developing frameworks to ensure our evidence is scientifically robust, providing unbiased and medically necessary expertise, or investigating data gaps, our mission remains clear: to empower healthcare decisions regarding the safe and appropriate use of medicines for patients. Your work will support better health outcomes, ensuring that our evidence is sound and that healthcare decisions are informed and safe for patients.

What You Will Achieve

• Provide guidance and lead/co-lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources effectively
• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work and resolve moderately complex problems independently
• Make decisions in non-standard situations, developing new options guided by policies, and operate independently in ambiguous situations
• Review your own work, seek directional review from others, and mentor colleagues by reviewing their work
• Exercise judgment using knowledge and experience, potentially becoming a resource for others
• Oversee the execution of clinical studies, ensuring the development of realistic and detailed study startup and monitoring plans
• Support study startup activities at the country level, including reviewing key documents and addressing regulatory and ethics committee questions
• Forecast and manage the Clinical Trial Budget, oversee drug supply management, and ensure the flow of drug supply to sites
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study decisions related to the protocol, data collection, and volunteer activities, partnering with key team members to achieve milestones and resolve site-level issues

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience
• Proven experience in the research and development sector of the pharmaceutical industry
• Background in managing, conducting, or participating in regulatory inspection processes
• Deep understanding of project management principles, particularly in clinical research
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Master's degree with experience in early drug development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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