Director of Clinical Development & Strategy (Immunology)

Pfizer; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in Cambridge, MA is seeking a senior clinical development leader to coordinate multiple studies for biologics and small molecules across development stages. You will lead protocol development, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive study delivery timelines while maintaining high standards for safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strategic oversight, strong scientific writing, and exceptional communication skills to partner with internal teams and external experts.

Qualifications

• PhD/PharmD or MS or BSc with extensive clinical development experience.
• Deep understanding of biopharma clinical development and related disciplines.
• Proven ability to coach and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership for design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies.
• Lead development programs and work independently within project teams.
• Serve as technical resource for clinical issues from collaborators.
• Support publications, abstracts, and scientific communications.
• Lead development of protocols, informed consent forms, and regulatory documents.
• Review safety and efficacy data for safety review meetings.
• Collaborate across Pfizer functions to ensure study execution.
• Maintain knowledge of Pfizer processes, SOPs, and GCP compliance.
• Foster partnerships with external experts and regulators.
• Stay updated on literature relevant to I&I therapeutic areas.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Clinical development

Cross-functional collaboration

Biostatistics knowledge

Regulatory familiarity

Communication skills

Education

PhD/PharmD

MS

BSc

Job description

Pfizer in Cambridge, MA is seeking a senior clinical development leader to coordinate multiple studies for biologics and small molecules across development stages. You will lead protocol development, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive study delivery timelines while maintaining high standards for safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strategic oversight, strong scientific writing, and exceptional communication skills to partner with internal teams and external experts.