Clinical Development Medical Director (Secondment 18-24 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

The medical director provides Clinical Development leadership and expertise on Late phase clinical trials, including overseeing the design, conduct, and analysis within Hematology.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

The medical director works closely with other functions such as regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure that the clinical development program meets the scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. The medical director also provides medical expertise and guidance to the clinical operations team, the investigators, and the external stakeholders such as health authorities, ethics committees, and patient advocacy groups.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

Study-level Clinical Development Leadership

• Collaborate with Clinical Scientist(s) to provide clinical leadership across 2-3 study team(s) that is scientifically rigorous and aligns with company objectives.
• Conduct medical monitoring activities including eligibility assessment, data review and safety monitoring.
• Lead peer-to-peer interactions with investigators.
• Serve as the point of contact for clinical issues between the study team, investigators, ethics committees, steering committees, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead and contribute to development and maintenance of clinical trial and regulatory documents, in collaboration with Clinical Scientist and the cross-functional team.

Strategic Guidance, Clinical Insights & Interpretation

• Collaborate with Clinical Scientist to review and interpret clinical data, identify key findings and implications, and communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains a high level of clinical expertise and professional competence by staying abreast of the latest developments, literature, and guidelines to advise on and drive current and future clinical development plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a Medical Degree with 4+ years experience.
• Clinical Development experience required.
• As medically qualified individual, the successful candidate must have the following qualifications:   
  • Obtained a primary medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB) from a recognized medical school/university.
  • Been licensed by a licensing body/health authority to prescribe medicines independent of Supervision for at least 2 years post their intern/house officer/foundation period. 

Nice-to-Have

• Late-stage clinical development experience preferred
• Hematology experience preferred
• Board certified/eligible in oncology or equivalent preferred

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Global Development Lead or Senior/Executive Medical Director.
• Partners closely subject matter experts within cross-functional study team, Pfizer Oncology Division and counterparts in other divisions within Pfizer.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel to conferences and for team meetings ~4 times per year.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: November 16, 2026
• Additional Location Information: USA - Any Pfizer Site
• Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
• Secondment 18-24 months
• If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
• There will be no change to your current work location.
• Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).
• Note: This secondment offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. It will need to be funded by the secondee’s home market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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