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Clinical Development Scientist, Senior Manager
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 United States - Massachusetts - Cambridge
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “SENIOR SCIENTIST” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in MA: $128k–$153k, median $132k. Most were filed at wage level III (67%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Responsible for the scientific and clinical oversight of clinical trials in support of the development strategy for programs within the Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) portfolio. As an individual contributor, this role focuses on ensuring data integrity and quality for clinical trials across both early and late-stage development, based on portfolio and resourcing needs. The Senior Manager partners with other clinical and medical colleagues, clinical operations, and other functional lines for the successful implementation and execution of the clinical trial(s) within the assigned program. This role is central to ensuring studies are conducted with the highest scientific and ethical standards. The role is also expected to leverage AI tools and other innovative technologies to improve ways of working, enhance efficiency, reduce work redundancy and improve quality. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintains current scientific and clinical knowledge in the specific therapeutic and disease area(s) of assignment. • Authors and reviews key clinical and regulatory documents including, but not limited to, protocols, study-level informed consent forms (ICFs), Investigator's Brochures (IBs), clinical study reports (CSRs), and regulatory submission components. • Leads the clinical data review strategy, including the ongoing review of emerging clinical data for safety and efficacy trends. Presents relevant data to internal teams, governance bodies, and other stakeholders. • Collaborates with cross-functional team members (e.g., Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology) to ensure trial objectives are met and activities are executed seamlessly. • Provides scientific and clinical input for site training materials and supports responses to questions from investigators and site personnel regarding the protocol and study conduct. • Ensures compliance with relevant SOPs, regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP); seeks opportunities to improve quality and efficiency of clinical development procedures and may participate in process improvement workgroups. • Contributes to the preparation for Health Authority meetings and may participate as appropriate. • May mentor junior team members. QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS) in a relevant scientific discipline is required. This is a non-MD role. • Experience requirements: • PhD/PharmD with 2+ years of relevant experience in clinical research. • or MS with 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical research. • Demonstrated experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is required. • Experience in the Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) therapeutic area is preferred but not required. • Strong understanding of the drug development process, clinical trial design, and execution. • Excellent knowledge of clinical procedures, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). • Proven scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment and to function independently as appropriate. • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Work Location Assignment: This is a Hybrid that requires candidates to commute on time an average of two days a week The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead health