Clinical Development Scientist - Vaccines, Manager

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POSITION SUMMARY

You will provide clinical and scientific support for global Phase 1–4 vaccine clinical studies within the Vaccines portfolio. Working in close partnership with clinical colleagues, this role contributes to study design, clinical data review, safety oversight, and scientific integrity across assigned studies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Supports development of protocols, informed consent documents, and study‑level clinical documentation, with oversight from clinical colleagues.

  • Provides input into study set‑up activities, including data collection tools, database design considerations, and clinical data outputs.

  • Reviews and queries clinical study data in line with the clinical data review strategy.

  • Reviews, reports, and manages protocol deviations.

  • In partnership with medically qualified colleagues, supports ongoing safety review activities.

  • Contributes to the review of clinical study reports, regulatory responses, publications, and audit or inspection readiness activities.

  • Collaborates effectively with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Statistics, Regulatory, Medical Writing, and external partners (e.g. CROs, vendors) to ensure timely, compliant study delivery.

  • Ensures trial master file (TMF) compliance for clinical documents.

  • Follows relevant SOPs, regulations, and training requirements; supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, quality, or efficiency within established governance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA/BS Degree in a science or health-related discipline

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical research process and Good Clinical Practices from previous employment experience and/or education in the clinical research field

  • Ability to integrate and summarize medical/scientific concepts in protocols and documents

  • Experience participating in and/or co-leading an operational team

  • Has working knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and data interpretation

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

  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical research process and Good Clinical Practices from previous employment experience and/or education in the clinical research field

  • Ideally has working experience of vaccines therapeutic area


Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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