Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine, Sr. Director (MD)
Pfizer
August 10, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Pearl River, NY)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Global Development Lead (GDL) responsible for clinical development of assigned internal medicine assets at Pfizer. Key objectives include leading cross-functional teams to design, execute, and interpret clinical studies that support regulatory submissions worldwide. Responsibilities encompass creating and gaining endorsement for clinical development plans, collaborating internally and with external partners, leading regulatory submission efforts, and providing therapeutic area expertise. The GDL also supports trial design, safety assessments, and submission deliverables, including ICH-compliant documents, target product profiles, and safety narratives. Qualifications include MD or DO with 8+ years in clinical research, preferably within chronic weight management, endocrinology, or internal medicine, with experience in Phase 1-3 trials and translational medicine. Extensive knowledge of global regulation, GCP, and adverse event management is required, along with demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities. The role involves up to 30% travel, hybrid onsite work within commutable distance, and engagement with external stakeholders such as advisory boards and DMCs. High-value specifics include focus on late-stage clinical development in internal medicine, cross-functional leadership, and regulatory submission expertise.