Manager, Clinical Data Scientist, Clinical Data Sciences

Pfizer is hiring a Manager, Clinical Data Scientist, Clinical Data Sciences in Chennai, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Pfizer.

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On Level's scale, this data scientist role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include clinical data management, data standards and leadership.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 555 other open roles at Pfizer.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

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Oversees clinical data management activities, data standards, and quality control for clinical trials as a Clinical Data Scientist.

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As part of the Clinical Data and Information Sciences (CDIS)group, an integral delivery unit within the Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O) organization, the Clinical Data Scientist is responsible for representing CDIS at the study team level. The Clinical Data Scientist is accountable for the coordination of all CDIS deliverables associated with a clinical trial, as well as adherence to data standards and the quality of the study data sets. The Clinical Data Scientist provides leadership, direction, and oversight to Data Managers working on the clinical trial and is accountable for the trial’s inspection readiness.

Serve as Clinical Data Scientist for one or more clinical trials, assuming responsibility for all CDIS activities including selection and application of data acquisition standards, Data Management Plan, selection of quality risk indicators, third party study data due diligence.
As a member of the Core Study Team, drive operational excellence in collaboration with cross-functional partners through the application of CDIS best practices at the study level; serve as technical resource on how to best collect, process, consume and report clinical trial data.
They are accountable for the quality and timeliness of all CDIS deliverables in support of the clinical trial; They partner with Research/Business Units, external data/service providers and internal CDIS staff to deliver high-quality data management for all studies as assigned.
Proactively drives quality and efficiency to meet study/asset timelines milestones, ensuring scientific and operational excellence in support of strategic imperatives and in collaboration with the cross functional study team.
Ensure work carried out by/on behalf of CDIS is in accordance with applicable SOPs and work practices; accountable for assuring adherence to regulations, standards, GCDMPs, ALCOA principles by the team they are coordinating.
Ensure the required study-specific CDIS documents in the Trial Master File (TMF) are of high quality and are filed contemporaneously.
Work with Asset Leads to establish strategy, timelines, and adequate resourcing of the study.
Provide leadership, direction and oversight to the CDIS resources working on the clinical trial(s)

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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How we rate this

Manager, Clinical Data Scientist, Clinical Data Sciences at Pfizer rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Manager, Clinical Data Scientist, Clinical Data Sciences is an open job at Pfizer.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in India - Chennai.
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Pfizer. Apply on Pfizer

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Pay

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