Associate Director, Clinical Development Medical Director (MD Required)

Pfizer Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Pfizer matching

Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Pfizer Inc. in the United States is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Development Medical Director to oversee medical integrity and patient well-being across clinical trials.

The role emphasizes design quality, risk mitigation, and strong cross-functional collaboration with clinical operations and scientists. Responsibilities include monitoring safety, data review, protocol input, and ensuring regulatory readiness while maintaining high-quality trial execution.

Qualifications

• Primary medical degree from an accredited school and clinical research experience.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the respective jurisdiction.
• Experience in phase 3/pivotal clinical trials and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical monitoring for one or more trials and respond to safety questions.
• Lead or support protocol design, amendments and data reviews.
• Provide clinical input to SAP, ICDs, IQMP and regulatory interactions.
• Ensure TMF compliance and high-quality trial execution across sites.

Skills

Medical monitoring

Clinical data review

Medical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with investigators

Leadership / collaboration

Education

MD/DO/MBBS/MBChB

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Clinical Development Medical Director: Is accountable for the medical & scientific integrity of the study and the wellbeing of the patients enrolled in one or more clinical trials. The role applies technical and clinical/medical skills to ensure the design of efficient and high-quality clinical trials, employing quantitative design principles, and clinical best practices to deliver both clinical and operational excellence. Is responsible for effective execution of studies and works in close partnership with other clinical and medical colleagues, clinical operations, and other functional lines. The Associate Director, Clinical Development Medical Director is accountable for timely delivery of a quality protocol, clinical execution of clinical trials and supports appropriate interpretation and communication of clinical trial data. Maintains compliance with internal and external standards, proactively mitigates risk and manages emerging clinical/medical issues through timely, diligent clinical data, safety and protocol deviation review. May perform medical monitoring of one of more clinical trials. Will be the primary contact with external investigators & the internal study team for questions relating to clinical/medical aspects of the protocol and partners with/supports the Global Development Lead regarding study and disease area strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs medical monitoring on one or more clinical trials: Provides study-related medical information and assistance, e.g., on:
• medical questions from investigators, site personnel and non-study health care providers
• safety findings, medical issues, and complex serious adverse events
• audits or inspection medical responses
• Contributes to final significant quality event medical assessments.
• Jointly with clinical colleagues, conducts and documents periodic safety data reviews, and ongoing clinical/medical data review.
• Reviews required safety text and endorses significant medical changes in the Informed Consent Document.
• Provides clinical/medical input to support development of the protocol design document (PDD).
• Leads or supports development of the protocol from the approved PDD and ensures efficient protocols which maximize operational efficiency, trial quality and participant / site engagement and which minimize the likelihood of amendments or quality issues. Partners with/supports the Global Development Lead in governance review and approval process.
• Leads development of protocol amendments, Protocol Administrative Change Letters, and Dear Investigator Letters.
• Provides clinical/medical input to the development of data collection tools. Responsible for providing clinical/medical input to SAP, TLFs and BDR.
• Authors and manages approval of Informed Consent Documents (ICDs) including responses to external stakeholder questions.
• Provides clinical/medical input to development of the Integrated Quality Management Plan (IQMP). Review and approves final document.
• Accountable for establishing Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) and endpoint adjudication committees, including chartering, contracts, provision of relevant data and documentation of outcomes.
• Inputs to, reviews, and approves, Risk Management and Safety Review Plan. .Ensures activities are conducted consistent with the approved plan and partners with key stakeholders (clinical operations, safety risk lead, etc) to develop and implement any risk mitigations.
• Reviews and approves country selection, develops site selection criteria, and contributes to authoring and delivery of site training materials.
• Serves as the primary contact with external investigators and internal study team for questions relating to clinical/medical aspects of protocol.
• Reviews, reports and manages protocol deviations.
• Reviews patient level and cumulative data per the data review plan across one or more studies.
• Reviews safety data, SAE reports, TME’s, DME’s and ensures clinical documents (eg ICD) are updated as required. Tracks and reconciles serious adverse events (SAEs) across a study and leads presentation of data during Safety Review Team meetings.
• May act as the medical monitor for one or more clinical trials.
• Ensures TMF compliance for clinical documents.
• Inputs and reviews the Clinical Study Report including the review of narratives. Responsible for supporting disclosure of safety and efficacy data and trial conclusions. Contributes to primary publication of clinical trial results.
• Provides clinical support to the study team or clinical program in response to audits or inspections, including providing support as needed to audit/inspection.
• May contribute to clinical sections of regulatory filings (Pediatric Investigational Plan, Investigator Brochure (IB), IND/NDA Annual Reports, and Periodic Safety Update Reports and Regulatory authority responses) if required.
• May support responsible colleagues with the development of responses to regulatory queries and audit/inspection findings and Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs)
• Contributes to continuous improvement / process enhancement activities and innovative approaches to maximize effectiveness of clinical trial execution.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Obtained a primary medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from a recognized medical school/university and has Clinical Research experience
• Been licensed by a licensing body/health authority to prescribe medicines independent of Supervision for at least 2 years post their intern/house officer/foundation period.
• Clinical research experience in phase 3/pivotal space
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills; scientific productivity via publications, posters, abstracts, and/or presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have maintained registration/Medical License to practice and always have been in good standing with their Medical Licensing Authority preferred.
• Clinical Research experience in industry/CRO.
• Cardiometabolic disease experience highly preferred (ie, cardiology, obesity, endocrinology, nephrology etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of clinical development, global and regional regulation, ICH/GCP, adverse event management
• Demonstrated clinical/medical, administrative, and project management capabilities, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, in relating to individuals both inside and outside Pfizer
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.
• 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.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Global travel may be required

Work Location Assignment

This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week.

Salary

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $189,200.00 to $315,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer. U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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