[R&D] Clinical Development Medical, Associate Director, Research and Development - Vaccines

Pfizer · Tokyo, Japan

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Role summary

Pfizer seeks a medical clinician to provide scientific oversight for vaccine clinical trials across Japan and Asia-Pacific. The role involves protocol design, safety surveillance, data review, regulatory interactions, and medical guidance to support clinical development programs from inception through approval.

What they're looking for

Medical degree (M.D. or equivalent) with health authority licensing
Minimum one year independent prescribing practice in patient care settings
Fluent written and oral communication in English and Japanese
Critical evaluation of medical and scientific information
Understanding of clinical trial design, development, and execution
Experience with infectious disease or investigational clinical trials (preferred)
Familiarity with statistical concepts (preferred)

What you'll be doing

Contribute medical input to protocol development and clinical development strategy for Japan and Asia-Pacific markets
Oversee study safety, review adverse events, and ensure adherence to safety surveillance plans
Review and interpret efficacy and safety data; collaborate on clinical study reports
Provide protocol-specific training and medical guidance to investigators and study teams
Support regulatory interactions with authorities and author clinical sections of regulatory submissions

Key requirements

Therapeutic area: Infectious Disease

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