Head, Clinical Development & Operations Quality

Role: Senior leader responsible for defining and executing global GCP quality, compliance, and integrity strategies across Pfizer's Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O). Objectives include safeguarding participant safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance throughout all clinical trial phases. Responsibilities involve establishing governance frameworks, leading enterprise risk assessments, overseeing inspection readiness, and ensuring quality integration into digital and AI-enabled trial innovations. The role advises senior leadership on quality risks affecting portfolio decisions, manages external partner quality, and leads systemic remediation efforts. Qualifications required include 12+ years of advanced experience in clinical, regulatory, or quality disciplines, with proven leadership in global GCP environments, including Phase I-IV trials and regulatory interactions. Preferred experience encompasses engagement with global health authorities, digital/AI technologies in clinical research, and complex organizational transformations or acquisitions. The position reports to the Head of Clinical Development & Operations, manages a global team of senior quality professionals, and interfaces with multiple internal functions and external regulatory bodies. The work setup is located in the U.S., with potential relocation support, and involves strategic influence over Pfizer’s clinical quality ecosystem, emphasizing innovation, risk mitigation, and organizational capability development.