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Director, Clinical Development Scientist (Non-MD)

Pfizer
September 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: The Clinical Development Scientist (Director) oversees scientific aspects, data integrity, and quality of clinical trials in Internal Medicine, managing clinical deliverables for multiple studies and possibly supervising teams. Responsibilities include leading clinical trial execution, contributing to protocol development, supporting regulatory interactions, guiding data review and safety assessment, developing risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance with GxP standards. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders such as investigators, Data Monitoring Committees, and regulatory bodies. Qualifications: a PhD, PharmD, or equivalent with at least 5 years (PhD), 7 years (MA/MS), or 8 years (BA/BS) of relevant clinical research experience in biopharma. Preferred skills include cardiometabolic disease expertise, extensive clinical development knowledge, regulatory experience, scientific publication record, and leadership capabilities. High-value specifics: focus on clinical trials in Internal Medicine, safety and data integrity, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Work setup: hybrid role requiring onsite presence approximately 2.5 days per week; global travel may be required. Seniority: senior-level with managerial responsibilities and mentorship expectations.