Development Head, Respiratory

About the role

The Development Head, Respiratory will be a pivotal leader within Pfizer’s Research & Development Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) Division, reporting to the Chief Development Officer for I&I. This role will set and execute a compelling vision for Respiratory, driving the development of groundbreaking therapies, shaping the overall strategy. The leader will oversee end-to-end clinical program performance, including protocol development and robust trial execution, while building a world-class pipeline from internal and external sources. As part of the I&I leadership team, the Development Head will provide strategic direction, foster cross-functional collaboration, and mentor a high-performing global Development team.

This position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight & Vision: Shape and drive the strategic direction for I&I clinical programs in Respiratory.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Inspire, mentor, and develop the program and clinical leaders in Respiratory, fostering an environment of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Clinical Programs: Drive the adoption of innovative trial designs to enhance clinical impact and accelerate value creation.
• External Engagement: Act as a visible ambassador for Respiratory at Pfizer at scientific conferences articulating the Company’s vision and cultivating strong relationships with KOLs, CROs, academic collaborators, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Safety, Operations, and Business Development and the Commercial organization to align and integrate clinical strategies and standards across the I&I portfolio.
• Industry Foresight: Continuously scan and interpret the evolving scientific and competitive landscape, leveraging emerging technologies and disruptive trends to inform and evolve Pfizer’s clinical strategy in I&I.

Requirements

• M.D. with at least 10 years’ experience leading development respiratory clinical trials including early and late projects, including submissions.
• Proven success in I&I clinical project/program leadership.
• Deep understanding of I&I drug development, protocol writing, study conduct, data analysis, and regulatory submissions.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in I&I.
• Experience with global I&I regulatory submissions and interactions with major regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with CROs, KOLs, regulatory authorities, and the broader I&I research community.
• Track record of leveraging data, technology, and innovative approaches to scale clinical operations and deliver value for patients.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $330,200.00 to $550,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Schedule

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility. Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer. U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.