Clinical Development Medical Director, Hematology

Medical Director

The medical director provides clinical development leadership and expertise on late phase clinical trials, including overseeing the design, conduct, and analysis within hematology. 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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Medical degree required with 4+ years experience
• Clinical development experience required
• 2-4 years industry experience required

Preferred Qualifications

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

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. 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.

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
• 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 $239,900.00 to $399,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% 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.

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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