Clinical Development Medical Director, Hematology
Pfizer
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Bothell, WA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Job Summary
The Medical Director provides Clinical Development leadership and expertise on late-phase clinical trials, overseeing design, conduct, and analysis within Hematology. Partners with regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. Provides medical expertise and guidance to clinical operations, investigators, and external stakeholders (health authorities, ethics committees, patient advocacy groups).
Job Responsibilities
- Study-level Clinical Development Leadership
- Collaborate with Clinical Scientist(s) to provide clinical leadership across 2–3 study team(s).
- Conduct medical monitoring: eligibility assessment, data review, and safety monitoring.
- Lead peer-to-peer interactions with investigators.
- Serve as point of contact for clinical issues among study team, investigators, ethics/steering committees, and regulatory authorities.
- Lead and contribute to development/maintenance of clinical trial and regulatory documents.
- Strategic Guidance, Clinical Insights & Interpretation
- Review and interpret clinical data; identify key findings and implications; communicate to internal/external stakeholders.
- Stay current on literature and guidelines to advise and drive clinical development plans.
Basic Qualifications
- Clinical Development experience required.
- Medical Degree with 4+ years experience.
- Primary medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from a recognized school.
- Licensed to prescribe medicines independently for at least 2 years post intern/house officer/foundation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Late-stage clinical development experience.
- Hematology experience.
- Board certified/eligible in oncology or equivalent.
Work/Travel
- Travel to conferences and team meetings ~4 times/year.
- Hybrid: live within commuting distance; work on-site ~2.5 days/week.
The Medical Director provides Clinical Development leadership and expertise on late-phase clinical trials, overseeing design, conduct, and analysis within Hematology. Partners with regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. Provides medical expertise and guidance to clinical operations, investigators, and external stakeholders (health authorities, ethics committees, patient advocacy groups).
Job Responsibilities
- Study-level Clinical Development Leadership
- Collaborate with Clinical Scientist(s) to provide clinical leadership across 2–3 study team(s).
- Conduct medical monitoring: eligibility assessment, data review, and safety monitoring.
- Lead peer-to-peer interactions with investigators.
- Serve as point of contact for clinical issues among study team, investigators, ethics/steering committees, and regulatory authorities.
- Lead and contribute to development/maintenance of clinical trial and regulatory documents.
- Strategic Guidance, Clinical Insights & Interpretation
- Review and interpret clinical data; identify key findings and implications; communicate to internal/external stakeholders.
- Stay current on literature and guidelines to advise and drive clinical development plans.
Basic Qualifications
- Clinical Development experience required.
- Medical Degree with 4+ years experience.
- Primary medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from a recognized school.
- Licensed to prescribe medicines independently for at least 2 years post intern/house officer/foundation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Late-stage clinical development experience.
- Hematology experience.
- Board certified/eligible in oncology or equivalent.
Work/Travel
- Travel to conferences and team meetings ~4 times/year.
- Hybrid: live within commuting distance; work on-site ~2.5 days/week.