Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine — Senior Director

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 458,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer seeks a Global Development Lead for Internal Medicine to head the cross-functional clinical development team and drive worldwide regulatory submissions. MD or DO with 8+ years in cardiometabolic late-stage development is required.

The role emphasizes partnership with trial clinicians, external stakeholders, and strategic input for product profiles while ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards and Pfizer's operating principles.

Qualifications

• Endocrinologist or internal medicine physician with cardiometabolic late-stage development experience including type 2 diabetes experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience and track record of success in academia and/or the biopharmaceutical industry in clinical research and development.
• 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 effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to individuals both inside and outside Pfizer.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and launching large teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate tradeoffs, milestones and ensure delivery of the clinical program.
• Develop comprehensive global clinical development plan and protocol design.
• Lead regulatory submissions and provide input for regulatory documents.
• Engage external stakeholders to drive strategic insights for development.
• Maintain compliance with ICH/GCP and internal SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical development

Regulatory understanding

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Pfizer seeks a Global Development Lead for Internal Medicine to head the cross-functional clinical development team and drive worldwide regulatory submissions. MD or DO with 8+ years in cardiometabolic late-stage development is required.

The role emphasizes partnership with trial clinicians, external stakeholders, and strategic input for product profiles while ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards and Pfizer's operating principles.