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Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)

Pfizer
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Serve as Global Development Lead (GDL) within Pfizer's Clinical team, overseeing clinical development for Internal Medicine assets and supporting regulatory submissions. Responsibilities: lead cross-functional teams in study design, execution, and interpretation; develop and endorse Clinical Development Plans and protocols; provide therapeutic area expertise; support regulatory documentation including INDs, CTDs, and safety reports; collaborate with external partners under Pfizer’s Partner of Choice model; and ensure compliance with GxP standards. Requirements: MD or DO, preferably cardiologist, with 8+ years in clinical research and development, including experience with cardiovascular outcome trials or large global programs; thorough knowledge of clinical development, ICH/GCP, and adverse event management; proven leadership and team management skills. High-value specifics: focus on Internal Medicine with potential involvement in obesity portfolio, global regulatory strategy, and late-stage clinical trials. Collaboration: work with medical, clinical operations, biostatistics, safety, and external stakeholders. Work setup: hybrid role based in the U.S., requiring up to 30% travel; relocation support available. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, regulatory expertise, and cross-functional collaboration within a complex matrix environment.