Pfizer
Clinical Development Scientist, Manager--Inflammation and Immunology (I&I)
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Supports the development and execution of clinical studies for small molecule and biological therapies in inflammation and immunology. Responsibilities include preparing study documents, reviewing clinician data, supporting safety reviews, addressing clinical issues, collaborating across clinical functions, and helping deliver studies on schedule. The role requires knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, pharmaceutical drug development, and clinical study execution.
POSITION SUMMARY
You will support the development and execution of one or more less complex studies for small molecule and/or novel biological therapies in the I&I therapeutic area.
You may participate as an individual contributor (often in partnership with and/or under the mentorship of a more senior Clinical Development Scientist) on clinical study teams to support enrollment and study delivery timelines. You will work with other functional disciplines as needed (e.g., Clinical Operations, Global Clinical Leads/Medical Monitors, Biostatistics/Data Management, Clinical Pharmacology, and Digital Medicine).
You may be a member of clinical sub-teams to ensure collaboration and seamless connectivity across functions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment--Hybrid-- Will work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week and must live within commuting distance to the site.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $106,000.00 to $176,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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.
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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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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You will support the development and execution of one or more less complex studies for small molecule and/or novel biological therapies in the I&I therapeutic area.
You may participate as an individual contributor (often in partnership with and/or under the mentorship of a more senior Clinical Development Scientist) on clinical study teams to support enrollment and study delivery timelines. You will work with other functional disciplines as needed (e.g., Clinical Operations, Global Clinical Leads/Medical Monitors, Biostatistics/Data Management, Clinical Pharmacology, and Digital Medicine).
You may be a member of clinical sub-teams to ensure collaboration and seamless connectivity across functions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development and execution of simple to minimally complex clinical studies; on more complex studies, support a more senior Clinical Development Scientist by taking responsibility for assigned components of the overall clinical team's deliverables.
- Support the preparation and review of study-related documents, including but not limited to clinical protocols, informed consent documents, and study training materials.
- Support clinician data review activities; on more complex studies, work with a more senior Clinical Development Scientist to collect and collate safety data for safety review meetings and ongoing monthly data reviews in accordance with the data review plan.
- Provide technical support for clinical issues raised by internal and external collaborators, investigators, consultants, and contractors in collaboration with the Global Development Lead (GDL), as needed.
- Collaborate with the study team to maintain open and transparent communication and support successful study completion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PharmD/PhD in a related discipline OR
- MS/MA/MSN and 2+ years of related industry clinical study experience OR
- BS/BA/BSN and 4+ years of related industry clinical study experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
- Good understanding of the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environment and drug development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a clinician-type role or clinical operations-type role including experience executing clinical studies
- Project Management experience
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment--Hybrid-- Will work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week and must live within commuting distance to the site.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $106,000.00 to $176,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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.
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.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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 .
Medical
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