project manager for clinical research

Pfizer is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines and transforming patients’ lives. Its digital transformation strategy applies data, modelling, and automated solutions to drug discovery and development.

• Oversee therapeutic areas engaging with external research collaborators, investigators, academic organizations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, alliance partners, and vendors;
• Champion operational excellence, continuous process improvement, and global sharing of best practices;
• Lead planning, risk management, internal and external communications, and stakeholder management;
• Manage a portfolio of studies and oversee Study Managers;
• Lead internal and external study team meetings and capture minutes and actions;
• Review and classify research collaboration proposals and enter information into the research collaboration system throughout the study lifecycle;
• Oversee internal due diligence and ensure completion by appropriate subject matter experts;
• Lead due diligence meetings and monitor action items and decision-making;
• Facilitate development of research collaboration agreements, budgets, and study plans;
• Develop and maintain integrated program-level budgets and updated forecasts;
• Ensure alignment on asset strategy, milestones, and interdependencies;
• Develop and monitor timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies;
• Ensure appropriate resourcing and escalate concerns as needed;
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders;
• Respond to leadership and stakeholder queries about proposals, studies, policies, and procedures;
• Serve as the primary operational contact for external collaborators, research sites, cooperative groups, and global networks;
• Consult with drug and regulatory subject matter experts on collaboration strategies;
• Facilitate development of study-related documents, including protocols and ICDs;
• Facilitate creation of contracts and amendments with Legal and lead negotiations as needed;
• Identify and manage emerging changes and opportunities and update project schedules;
• Manage study progress reports and results, recommend corrective actions or study termination for non-performance;
• Monitor operational efficiency, timelines, scope, and budget;
• Identify and manage compliance risks and oversee compliance within the assigned therapeutic area;
• Ensure completion of study closure activities;
• Monitor process and training needs;
• Assist with curriculum development and training on operational strategies and compliance regulations;
• Adhere to applicable SOPs, standards, working practices, and implementation guidelines and contribute to their development;
• Train and mentor Study Managers, medical and clinical leads, and subject matter experts;
• Communicate team roles and responsibilities, support onboarding, and ensure access to necessary project information;
• Ensure appropriate team member views are acknowledged and incorporated into decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 7+ Years of experience;
• Applicable pharmaceutical industry experience;
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, monitoring, clinical, and regulatory operations;
• Demonstrated project management and leadership experience;
• Experience with vendor oversight;
• Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex issues and data to support risk;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluent English;
• Effective decision-making, analytical, and solution-oriented approach;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with AI;
• Nice to have: Master’s degree, advanced education or training/experience, contract development and management experience, multidisciplinary matrix team experience, change management experience, PMP certification, pharmaceutical industry experience, global clinical study management experience.

• Annual bonus: 20%;
• Medicover, Multisport, UNIQA, PPE at Goldman Sachs, company car, and other benefits under Pfizer Pay Policy.