Pays $240k-$400k — Medical Affairs market median is ~$302k (31 jobs)
Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology
About the Role
Hybrid Clinical Development Medical Director in Oncology. Lead clinical trials, provide medical monitoring. San Diego, CA. Requires MD/DO and oncology experience.
Join Pfizer as a Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology – Hybrid in San Diego, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $239.9K - $399.8K
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
- Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Health benefits: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision coverage
- Relocation assistance may be available
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Pfizer in San Diego, California.
Key Responsibilities
The medical director provides clinical development leadership for oncology trials, overseeing study design, data analysis, and safety monitoring. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure programs meet scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a primary medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS, or MBChB) with at least 4 years of experience and a valid medical license. Oncology clinical development experience is required, and board certification in oncology is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$320k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $289k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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