Clinical Development Medical, Associate Director

Location: Pearl River, New York, United StatesSalary: $189,200.00 to $315,400.00Company: PfizerPosted: 2026-08-28Clinician Role in Pfizer Vaccine Development ProgramThe primary purpose is to serve as a Clinician within a Pfizer vaccine development program. This role may serve as a clinical lead for one or more studies within a clinical program and works closely with the global clinical program lead who is ultimately responsible for execution of the overall program. Importantly, this role will be set within a matrix team in executing studies, performing medical monitoring, supporting regulatory interaction, and taking on a leadership role in study teams for many of the clinical deliverables.The clinician is accountable for providing medical and scientific expertise and oversight for Clinical Trials and serves as a single point of accountability for design, execution, monitoring, delivery and reporting of one or more clinical studies and to ensure patient safety.Role Responsibilities:Accountable for safety across the studyProtocol design and strategySupport study teamSupports the program teamInteract with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and principal investigatorsBasic Qualifications:Medical degree (M.D./D.O. or equivalent).Licensed by a health authority to prescribe medicines (independent of supervision) for at least one year (post "intern/houseman" year) and has utilized the license to prescribe medicines in a patient care setting for an aggregate duration of at least two years.0-4 years' work experiencePossesses the ability to critically evaluate medical/scientific information.Excellent written and oral communication.Understands the design, development, and execution of clinical programs and studies.Capacity to adapt to a fast pace and changing environmentPreferred Qualifications:Documented work experience/knowledge of statistics.Training and experience in infectious diseases and/or infection control in the hospital setting is preferred.Experience with investigational clinical trials is preferred.No pharmaceutical industry experience required.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.Additional Details: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.Last date to apply is September 8, 2026The annual base salary for this position ranges from $189,200.00 to $315,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% 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. 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