Pfizer Posted July 27, 2026

Clinical Development Scientist, Senior Manager

Cambridge, United States Full time
Medical Affairs Manager
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About this opportunity

Responsible for the scientific and clinical oversight of clinical trials in support of the development strategy for programs within the Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) portfolio. As an individual contributor, this role focuses on ensuring data integrity and quality for clinical trials across both early and late-stage development, based on portfolio and resourcing needs.

The Senior Manager partners with other clinical and medical colleagues, clinical operations, and other functional lines for the successful implementation and execution of the clinical trial(s) within the assigned program. This role is central to ensuring studies are conducted with the highest scientific and ethical standards. The role is also expected to leverage AI tools and other innovative technologies to improve ways of working, enhance efficiency, reduce work redundancy and improve quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains current scientific and clinical knowledge in the specific therapeutic and disease area(s) of assignment.

Authors and reviews key clinical and regulatory documents including, but not limited to, protocols, study-level informed consent forms (ICFs), Investigator's Brochures (IBs), clinical study reports (CSRs), and regulatory submission components.

Leads the clinical data review strategy, including the ongoing review of emerging clinical data for safety and efficacy trends. Presents relevant data to internal teams, governance bodies, and other stakeholders.

Collaborates with cross-functional team members (e.g., Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology) to ensure trial objectives are met and activities are executed seamlessly.

Provides scientific and clinical input for site training materials and supports responses to questions from investigators and site personnel regarding the protocol and study conduct.

Ensures compliance with relevant SOPs, regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP); seeks opportunities to improve quality and efficiency of clinical development procedures and may participate in process improvement workgroups.

Contributes to the preparation for Health Authority meetings and may participate as appropriate.

May mentor junior team members.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS) in a relevant scientific discipline is required. This is a non-MD role.

Experience requirements: PhD/PharmD with 2+ years of relevant experience in clinical research.

or MS with 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical research.

Demonstrated experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is required.

Experience in the Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) therapeutic area is preferred but not required.

Strong understanding of the drug development process, clinical trial design, and execution.

Excellent knowledge of clinical procedures, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Proven scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment and to function independently as appropriate.

Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Work Location Assignment: This is a Hybrid that requires candidates to commute on time an average of two days a week

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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. 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.

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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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 details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Cambridge, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 293 comparable Manager Medical Affairs roles across 85 biopharma companies.

293Comparable roles tracked
277Currently active
85Companies hiring similar roles
39Countries represented

Salary context

66 of 293 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $139,100/yr – $231,900/yr
Lowest disclosed · Associate Director Medical Science Liaison - East · IQVIA $230/yr – $280/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Director, HEOR Strategy, Neuroscience · AbbVie $160,500/yr – $305,000/yr
Peer group range $255 – $232,750 (median $185,688)

Where these roles are based

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China40
Japan31
Germany20
India17
United Kingdom10

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Seniority mix

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Manager157
Associate Director69
Associate67

Therapeutic area mix

85 of 293 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology39
Neuroscience14
Immunology13
Cardiovascular / CVRM5
Respiratory3
Dermatology & Aesthetics3
Vaccines & Infectious Disease3
Rare Disease2
Gastroenterology2
Ophthalmology1

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