Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology
Pfizer
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Job Summary
- The medical director provides Clinical Development leadership and expertise on clinical trials, overseeing the design, conduct, and analysis within the PF 4404 program. Works with regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards; provides medical expertise 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, safety monitoring).
- Lead peer-to-peer interactions with investigators.
- Serve as point of contact for clinical issues between study team, investigators, ethics committees, 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 and external stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of latest developments/literature/guidelines to advise and drive current/future clinical development plans.
Basic Qualifications
- Primary medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from recognized institution; 4+ years of experience.
- Licensed to prescribe medicines independently for at least 2 years post intern/house officer/foundation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Late-stage clinical development experience.
- Thoracic experience.
- Board certified/eligible in oncology (or equivalent).
Non-standard Work Schedule / Travel / Location
- Travel to conferences and team meetings ~4 times/year.
- Hybrid: live within commuting distance; work on-site ~2.5 days/week.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Annual base salary: $239,900–$399,800; bonus target 25% of base; share-based long-term incentive eligibility; 401(k) with matching, additional retirement contribution, paid vacation/holidays/personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical/prescription/dental/vision).
Application Instructions
- Not specified in the provided text.
- The medical director provides Clinical Development leadership and expertise on clinical trials, overseeing the design, conduct, and analysis within the PF 4404 program. Works with regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards; provides medical expertise 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, safety monitoring).
- Lead peer-to-peer interactions with investigators.
- Serve as point of contact for clinical issues between study team, investigators, ethics committees, 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 and external stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of latest developments/literature/guidelines to advise and drive current/future clinical development plans.
Basic Qualifications
- Primary medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from recognized institution; 4+ years of experience.
- Licensed to prescribe medicines independently for at least 2 years post intern/house officer/foundation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Late-stage clinical development experience.
- Thoracic experience.
- Board certified/eligible in oncology (or equivalent).
Non-standard Work Schedule / Travel / Location
- Travel to conferences and team meetings ~4 times/year.
- Hybrid: live within commuting distance; work on-site ~2.5 days/week.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Annual base salary: $239,900–$399,800; bonus target 25% of base; share-based long-term incentive eligibility; 401(k) with matching, additional retirement contribution, paid vacation/holidays/personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical/prescription/dental/vision).
Application Instructions
- Not specified in the provided text.