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About the Role

Serve as the hands-on, proactive, strategic leader responsible for advancing the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the Clinical Development lifecycle. Partner closely with various departments to identify, develop, and scale AI-driven capabilities that improve trial design, data review, study execution, operational efficiency, decision-making, and regulatory readiness. Leverage deep expertise in Clinical Development with a proven track record of delivering AI-enabled solutions in pharmaceutical R&D environments, including experience interacting with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the enterprise strategy for AI-enabled Clinical Excellence across Clinical Development.
Identify high-value opportunities to accelerate development timelines, improve quality, reduce operational burden, and enhance decision-making through AI.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on emerging AI capabilities, industry trends, and competitive advancements.
Drive adoption of AI solutions across study design, protocol optimization, feasibility assessments, patient recruitment, trial execution, and clinical data review.
Lead development of AI-enabled approaches to improve clinical trial performance, operational excellence, and portfolio decision-making.
Enable predictive and prescriptive analytics to support program-level and study-level decisions.
Partner with digital, data science, and technology teams to design, build, validate, and deploy AI-powered tools and platforms.
Establish frameworks for scalable AI solutions that integrate into existing clinical development workflows.
Responsible for the development of agentic AI, generative AI, predictive analytics, and workflow automation solutions supporting clinical operations and development teams.
Provide subject matter expertise on global regulatory expectations for AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics within drug development.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Quality organizations to establish AI governance frameworks, validation approaches, and risk management processes.
Monitor evolving health authority guidance and industry standards related to AI-enabled development activities.
Build strong partnerships across the Oncology Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Medical, Safety, and Digital organizations.
Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for AI innovation initiatives.
Drive organizational adoption through education, change management, and capability building.
Represent the organization in industry forums, consortiums, health authority interactions, and scientific conferences related to AI and Clinical Development innovation.
Build relationships with key external partners, technology providers, and academic collaborators.

Requirements

MD and 4+ years of relevant experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, regulatory, or healthcare organizations OR PhD in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Data Science, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience OR MS in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Data Science, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of relevant experience.
Experience designing, developing, and implementing AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions in clinical research settings.
Experience supporting Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Clinical Science, Clinical Data Review, or Regulatory Science activities.
Experience leading cross-functional programs involving clinical, regulatory, scientific, and technical stakeholders.
Strong understanding of GCP, clinical trial conduct, drug development processes, and regulatory requirements.
Experience translating complex scientific or operational challenges into scalable technology-enabled solutions.
Excellent communication and executive influencing skills.
Permanent work authorization in the United States.
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.

Skills

AI
Artificial Intelligence
Clinical Development
Clinical Operations
Biostatistics
Data Science
Medical Affairs
Regulatory Affairs
Digital
AI-enabled solutions
Pharmaceutical research and development
Agentic AI
Generative AI
Predictive analytics
Workflow automation
Machine learning
Advanced analytics
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Oncology
Regulatory Science
Clinical Informatics
GCP
Clinical trial conduct
Drug development processes
Regulatory requirements
Executive influencing

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Leader
4+ years of relevant experience
5+ years of relevant experience
7+ years of relevant experience

Education Level

Salary/Compensations

$176,600.00 - $294,300.00
Bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary
Eligibility to participate in share based long term incentive program

Benefits

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available

About the Company

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