Clinical Development Scientist, Director (Inflammation and Immunology)

POSITION SUMMARY

You will provide medical and scientific leadership for one or more complex clinical trials within our Inflammation and Immunology portfolio. You will be responsible for the clinical integrity, scientific quality, and patient safety of clinical studies, partnering closely with Clinical Operations and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality, efficient trials.

You will play a critical role in protocol development, study execution, data interpretation, and risk management, while serving as the primary clinical contact for investigators and internal study teams.

In addition, you will drive the integration of AI-enabled and advanced analytics solutions to transform clinical development workflows, improving speed, efficiency, and decision-making across the clinical trial lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Clinical Leadership

• Lead the clinical execution of one or more medium- to high-complexity clinical studies

• Provide clinical leadership in protocol design and development

• Partner with Clinical Operations and cross-functional teams

• Oversee clinical data review and safety surveillance

• Serve as the primary clinical contact for stakeholders

AI-Enabled Clinical Development & Innovation

• Lead identification and implementation of AI/ML and advanced analytics tools to optimize clinical trial design and execution]

• Partner with Data Science, Digital, and Technology teams to translate AI use cases into scalable workflows

• Champion adoption of innovative tools across study teams

Clinical Strategy and Deliverables

• Contribute to clinical documents (protocols, CSRs, regulatory submissions)

• Support risk management and safety review

• Incorporate AI-derived insights and data-driven approaches into clinical strategy and regulatory deliverables where appropriate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD/Pharm D in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 5 years Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, OR

• MS in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 7 years of Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry OR

• BA/BS in a relevant Science discipline and minimum of 8 years Clinical Research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry

• Deep knowledge of clinical development, ICH/GCP, global regulatory requirements, and safety management

• Experience leading complex clinical studies and working effectively in cross‑functional, global teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging internal and external stakeholders

• Experience applying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics in clinical development or research (e.g., protocol design and optimization, site selection and feasibility assessment, query management and workflow automation, data cleaning, anomaly detection, and signal identification, safety risk prediction and proactive mitigation)

• Familiarity with AI-enabled use cases including protocol design, recruitment optimization, data review, and safety prediction

• Experience partnering with data science or digital teams

• Understanding of data governance and AI considerations in GxP environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS

• Advanced degree or professional certification in a scientific, medical, or healthcare related discipline

• Experience in respiratory and/or dermatology therapeutic areas

• Experience with real-world data, digital endpoints, or innovative clinical technologies

 

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Promotes innovation and challenges the status quo

• Embraces evolving technologies

• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and proactively explores emerging tools (including AI) to continuously improve and transform clinical development workflows

• Demonstrates digital and data fluency, with ability to leverage AI tools responsibly and effectively

• Balances innovation with patient safety, regulatory compliance, and scientific rigor

• Demonstrates strong judgment and decision-making

  
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

None

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel may be required

Relocation support available

WORK LOCATION ASSIGNMENT: This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week.

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

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