Are you ready to take your monitoring expertise to the next level and mentor the next generation of clinical research professionals? As a Senior Clinical Research Associate I (SCRA I), you will oversee site management, monitoring, and close-out operations for assigned clinical trials with a higher level of accountability and operational judgment.
In addition to driving patient safety and trial quality, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), contribute to regional process improvements, and partner directly with Site Care Partners (SCPs) on early-phase activation activities. Your deep therapeutic insight and leadership will directly safeguard trial integrity, strengthen crucial investigator relationships, and enhance Pfizer's scientific credibility with global external stakeholders.
The Impact You Will Make
In this senior-level role, you will take on expanded operational and mentorship responsibilities:
· Advanced Monitoring & Site Management: Independently manage and monitor assigned investigator sites from initiation to database lock. Ensure compliance with Study Monitoring Plans, SOPs, GCP guidelines, and prevailing laws.
· Site Activation & Preparation: Partner with Site Care Partners prior to site activation on crucial feasibility and site selection processes, Pre-Trial Assessments (PTAs), site activation checklists, Informed Consent Document (ICD) finalization, and Site Initiation Visits (SIVs).
· Leadership & Mentorship: Actively mentor and train Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) as assigned, supporting their development and operational capability.
· Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CRA-related processes and participate in regional or local working groups and process improvement initiatives.
· Issue Resolution & Compliance: Identify, resolve, and manage complex investigator site issues. Establish and implement robust CAPAs, manage Quality Event remediations, support sponsor regulatory interactions/inspections, and drive Audit Observation CAPA developments.
· Collaborative Partnerships: Partner with SCPs, Country SOMs, Clinicians, Recruitment Specialists, and Clinical Data Scientists. Provide enrollment support, address complex protocol inquiries, and conduct remote assessment of e-diary data.
· Quality Oversight: Monitor site-level AEs/SAEs, collaborate with the Drug Safety Unit, handle investigational product oversight (accounting, storage, destruction), support database release, and conduct co-monitoring activities as requested.
What You Bring
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or a professional degree in nursing, pharmacy, medical background, or equivalent.
· Core Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, ICH/GCP, FDA, and local country regulations.
· Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research site monitoring (with a preference for 2 years of experience in Oncology).
· Global Exposure: Prior global clinical trial experience is required.
· Language Skills: Fluency in English and the native language(s) of the country you will work in.
· Preferred Experience: Therapeutic experience in Oncology, Vaccines, Internal Medicine, or Infectious Diseases.
Key Skills:
· Advanced knowledge of clinical R&D operational elements (monitoring, data acquisition, cleaning, and reporting).
· Demonstrated ability to support sponsor regulatory inspections/interactions and protocol design/feasibility processes.
· Proven ability to work in a matrix environment, influence stakeholders, and lead through others.
· Advanced analytical capacity to interpret complex data and support risk management.
Work Schedule, Travel & Environment
· Travel Commitment: This role requires significant travel (60% to 80%) within your assigned area. Occasional international and weekend travel may be required.
· Requirements: A valid driver’s license and passport are required.
Work Location Assignment: Remote
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 Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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MedicalSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or professional degree (nursing, pharmacy, medical)
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, ICH/GCP, FDA, and local country regulations
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in clinical research site monitoring
- Prior global clinical trial experience
- Fluency in English and the native language(s) of the country of work
- Valid driver's license and passport
- Demonstrated ability to support sponsor regulatory inspections/interactions and protocol design/feasibility processes
- Proven ability to mentor/train CRAs and lead in a matrix environment
- Advanced analytical capacity to interpret complex data and support risk management
- Experience monitoring site-level AEs/SAEs and collaborating with drug safety units; investigational product oversight
- Therapeutic experience in Oncology, Vaccines, Internal Medicine, or Infectious Diseases
What the Team is Saying
Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple U.S. medical plan options include telehealth, comprehensive mental‑health support, fertility/family‑building benefits, transgender‑inclusive coverage, and certain Pfizer medications at no cost. A Wellbeing Wallet and wellness resources broaden the health and wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is paired with an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance. One‑on‑one financial planning support is provided through Fidelity.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spans vacation, holidays, and personal days, with additional caregiver and medical leave. U.S. parental leave commonly includes 12 weeks paid with options for additional unpaid bonding time and a return‑to‑work transition.
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What We Do
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Why Work With Us
We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.
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