Clinical Scientist--Vaccines (Director)

  • Pfizer
  • Pearl River, New York
  • Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

You will provide clinical and scientific program support for a global clinical sciences team on a program, ensuring consistency of approach and strategy and appropriate oversight of activities within a program or provide clinical and scientific support for multiple, global, Phase 1 - 4 clinical studies. You will be responsible for clinical sciences project management support on a program level and/or responsible for studies with a high degree of complexity. You will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues and you may develop clinical development plans and study strategies in support of the plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain current scientific and clinical knowledge in the vaccines therapeutic and disease area(s)

  • Along with the Global Clinical Lead, responsible for the design, scientific oversight, data integrity and quality of the clinical studies within the assigned program.

  • Author or oversee authoring of protocols, study level informed consent documents, and contribute to authoring of site training materials, clinical study reports, regulatory responses, and other clinical and regulatory documents.

  • Partner with other clinical colleagues, clinical operations and other functional lines for the successful and consistent implementation and execution of the clinical studies within the assigned program.

  • Set the clinical data review strategy and lead the clinical sciences team in the collection of quality data and review of emerging clinical data and trends; reviews and queries data; presents and discusses relevant data to appropriate teams, and other internal and external stakeholders.

  • In close partnership with medically qualified colleague(s), analyze the emerging safety profile of the drug, keeping the clinical and safety colleagues informed of changes in the safety profile as they occur in the assigned studies.

  • Follow relevant SOPs and regulations, comply with applicable trainings, seek opportunities to further improve quality and efficiency of clinical procedures; lead or actively participate in portfolio- and enterprise level workgroups aimed at optimizing PFE clinical development procedures; may be a subject matter expert or business process owner for a relevant SOP or procedure.

  • May supervise, mentor, and/or develop others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA/BS Degree in a science or health-related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO

  • Advanced knowledge of the clinical research process and Good Clinical Practices from previous employment experience.

  • Extensive experience in the vaccines therapeutic area.

  • Proven record of independently writing clinical protocols and study documents.

  • Working knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and data interpretation.

  • Process improvement experience

  • Exceptional written and oral communication and cross-functional collaborative skills.

  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Significant experience leading operational and/or strategic teams.

PREFERRED QUALIICATIONS

  • Relevant PhD or PharmD and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO, OR

  • MS and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role in industry/CRO

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.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $169,700.00 to $282,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers 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 lifes 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.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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Job ID: 490965743
Originally Posted on: 8/27/2025

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