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Late Stage Oncology Clinical Scientist (Director, Non Md) Multiple Positions

5-10 years
$169,700 – $282,900
10 Nov. 20, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Late-Stage Oncology Clinical Scientist (Director, Non-MD) – Multiple Locations

Job ID: 4944177
Employment Type: Full-Time
Posted: 10 Days Ago

Available Locations (Hybrid):
La Jolla (CA), Bothell (WA), Collegeville (PA), New York City (NY), Any Pfizer Site in North America, Groton (CT), South San Francisco (CA)


Position Overview

Pfizer is hiring multiple Late-Stage Oncology Clinical Scientists (Director, Non-MD) to provide strategic scientific leadership and oversight across late-stage oncology clinical development programs. This role ensures the integrity, quality, and scientific excellence of global clinical trials and plays a key part in regulatory readiness, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a hybrid position, requiring on-site presence 2.5 days per week at the assigned Pfizer location.


Key Responsibilities

Scientific and Clinical Ownership

  • Serve as the clinical development expert for assigned late-stage oncology studies.

  • Maintain deep knowledge of disease biology, therapeutic mechanisms, and current scientific literature.

  • Drive scientific oversight, ensuring data fidelity, protocol compliance, and patient safety.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Medical Directors, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Safety, and other functions to ensure seamless study execution.

  • Represent study teams in governance forums, strategy discussions, and cross-functional reviews.

Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Support

  • Author or contribute to:

    • Study protocols

    • Informed consent forms

    • Investigator’s Brochures

    • Study training materials

    • Clinical study reports

    • Regulatory submissions and responses

  • Support preparations for Health Authority meetings.

Data Strategy and Interpretation

  • Develop and lead clinical data review strategies.

  • Oversee data review, identify emerging trends, and initiate data queries.

  • Present scientific findings to internal teams, governance bodies, and external stakeholders.

  • Work with medical colleagues to monitor evolving safety profiles throughout the trial lifecycle.

Process Improvement and Compliance

  • Adhere to global SOPs, GCP/ICH guidelines, and all regulatory requirements.

  • Contribute to enterprise-level process optimization initiatives.

  • May act as subject matter expert or business process owner for key clinical development procedures.


Minimum Qualifications (Experience Required)

Candidates must meet one of the following education + experience combinations:

  • PhD/PharmD in a relevant scientific discipline with at least 5 years of Clinical Research experience in industry or CRO

  • Master’s (MS) in a scientific discipline with at least 7 years of Clinical Research experience in industry or CRO

  • Bachelor’s (BA/BS) in a scientific discipline with at least 10 years of Clinical Research experience in a comparable role in industry or CRO

Additional required experience:

  • Proven expertise in Phase 2–3/pivotal Oncology Clinical Research, preferably on the sponsor side.

  • Demonstrated success supporting regulatory submissions, inspections, and approvals.

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA/EMA regulations, and global clinical development standards.

  • Understanding of key related disciplines: Clinical Operations, Safety, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Pharmacology, Quality Assurance.

  • Experience working with large clinical datasets and scientific software.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Evidence of scientific contributions: publications, abstracts, posters, or presentations.

  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and build partnerships across teams.


Preferred Qualification

  • Experience leading teams or overseeing cross-functional scientific workstreams.


Core Competencies for Success

  • Strong commitment to advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes.

  • Adaptability in dynamic and evolving clinical research environments.

  • Independent decision-making and proactive problem-solving.

  • Ability to influence, collaborate, coach, and contribute within diverse global teams.

  • Strategic judgment in complex scientific and operational scenarios.

  • Openness to innovation, new technologies, and modern clinical development practices.

  • Global mindset and ability to work effectively across cultures and geographical regions.


Compensation and Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary: USD $169,700 – $282,900

  • Eligible for:

    • Global Performance Bonus Plan (20% target)

    • Long-term share-based incentives

    • 401(k) with matching contributions and additional Pfizer retirement savings

    • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, caregiver/parental leave, and medical leave

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Salary ranges may differ by location and do not apply to Tampa, Florida or locations outside the United States. Relocation support may be available depending on business needs.


Regulatory Disclosure (Sunshine Act)

Pfizer may be required to report reimbursement for recruiting expenses provided to licensed physicians, in accordance with federal/state transparency laws.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pfizer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Permanent work authorization in the United States is required.

Pfizer participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.