Senior Clinical Research Associate II

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
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The Role
Oversee clinical study execution, including startup and monitoring plans, country-level regulatory and ethics activities, clinical trial budgets, drug supply, protocol decisions, data collection, volunteer activities, and site issue resolution. Lead moderately complex projects, manage resources, support regulatory inspections, mentor colleagues, and partner with clinical research stakeholders to achieve study milestones and ensure scientifically robust evidence.
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Reporting to the Research & Development division, you will be integral in bridging evidence-based medical decision support with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance health and treatment outcomes. By developing frameworks to ensure our evidence is scientifically robust, providing unbiased and medically necessary expertise, or investigating data gaps, our mission remains clear: to empower healthcare decisions regarding the safe and appropriate use of medicines for patients. Your work will support better health outcomes, ensuring that our evidence is sound and that healthcare decisions are informed and safe for patients.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
  • Provide guidance and lead/co-lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources effectively
  • Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work and resolve moderately complex problems independently
  • Make decisions in non-standard situations, developing new options guided by policies, and operate independently in ambiguous situations
  • Review your own work, seek directional review from others, and mentor colleagues by reviewing their work
  • Exercise judgment using knowledge and experience, potentially becoming a resource for others
  • Oversee the execution of clinical studies, ensuring the development of realistic and detailed study startup and monitoring plans
  • Support study startup activities at the country level, including reviewing key documents and addressing regulatory and ethics committee questions
  • Forecast and manage the Clinical Trial Budget, oversee drug supply management, and ensure the flow of drug supply to sites
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for study decisions related to the protocol, data collection, and volunteer activities, partnering with key team members to achieve milestones and resolve site-level issues

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
  • BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience
  • Proven experience in the research and development sector of the pharmaceutical industry
  • Background in managing, conducting, or participating in regulatory inspection processes
  • Deep understanding of project management principles, particularly in clinical research
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
  • Master's degree with experience in early drug development.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such
    as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Skills Required

  • BA or BS degree with at least 4 years of experience
  • MBA or MS degree with at least 2 years of experience
  • PhD or JD degree with any years of experience
  • Experience in the research and development sector of the pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience managing, conducting, or participating in regulatory inspection processes
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, particularly in clinical research
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • English proficiency, written and verbal
  • Master's degree with experience in early drug development
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience using AI tools, including ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and robust mental‑health benefits, with eligible Pfizer medications available at no cost in U.S. plans. Family‑building support and transgender‑inclusive care are explicitly included, alongside wellbeing resources such as a reimbursement wallet and telehealth options.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution, complemented by company‑subsidized life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Materials also reference subsidized retiree medical coverage for eligible groups.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid parental and caregiver leave are consistently highlighted in current U.S. summaries and job postings. Options like buying extra vacation days and transition‑back support strengthen the time‑off offering.

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