Pediatric Clinical Development Director ((Non-MD)

The Pediatric Clinical Development Director (Internal Medicine, Field‑Based) is a field‑based clinical development role within Internal Medicine, operating independently of any Pfizer office location. The position is designed to support pediatric clinical programs through direct engagement with pediatric investigators, children’s hospitals, and research institutions across the United States, with geographic placement determined by field coverage needs rather than office proximity.

The role is accountable for providing focused pediatric clinical site engagement expertise to enable timely and successful delivery of pediatric clinical programs, with initial emphasis on the pediatric rimegepant portfolio.

The role partners closely with the Global Development Leads, Clinical Development Scientist Lead, study clinicians, and Clinical Operations to identify, evaluate, and engage high‑performing pediatric clinical sites, including children’s hospitals and pediatric research networks. Through direct site engagement, the Pediatric Clinical Director supports acceleration of site startup, optimization of recruitment performance, and rapid resolution of site‑level issues that threaten enrollment timelines or study continuity.

Acting as a pediatric clinical development partner embedded in the field, the Pediatric Clinical Director provides site‑facing pediatric expertise, supports protocol interpretation and operational feasibility at the site level in partnership with study clinicians, and facilitates bidirectional communication of site insights to inform study execution and risk mitigation strategies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Pediatric Clinical Director Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Development Leads, Clinical Development Scientist Lead, and study clinicians to execute study‑specific pediatric clinical site engagement activities for IM pediatric programs, with initial focus on the pediatric rimegepant portfolio.
• Proactively identify and evaluate pediatric clinical sites (e.g., children’s hospitals and pediatric research networks) to support study feasibility and enrollment needs.
• Drive US‑based pediatric site engagement (virtual and face‑to‑face) to improve site readiness and performance.
• Accelerate site startup by working directly with sites and internal startup teams to resolve feasibility, documentation, and activation barriers.
• Optimize recruitment at activated sites through hands‑on performance support and targeted intervention for underperforming sites.
• Provide rapid, field‑informed issue resolution for site problems that threaten screening or randomization momentum, escalating to appropriate operational owners as needed.
• Maintain productive working relationships with pediatric investigators and institutions to support site engagement and enrollment delivery.
• Serve as a pediatric clinical development partner to study teams, providing site‑facing pediatric expertise to support protocol interpretation and practical implementation.
• Facilitate bidirectional communication of actionable site insights (e.g., barriers, opportunities, operational pain points) to inform study execution and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate closely with Clinical Operations and supporting functions to ensure aligned, efficient, and compliant study execution.
• Represent Internal Medicine Clinical Development in the pediatric site community through credible scientific and clinical exchange in support of study delivery.

Field‑Based Operating Model

• Operates as a fully field‑based clinical development role, with primary work conducted through direct engagement with pediatric investigators and clinical trial sites.
• The role is not aligned to a Pfizer office or hub location; effectiveness is measured by site impact and study delivery rather than office presence.
• Manages travel, scheduling, and prioritization autonomously to align with pediatric site and program demands.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral‑level degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD), with demonstrated pediatric clinical trial experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Extensive experience supporting pediatric clinical research, which may include a combination of biopharmaceutical industry experience, pediatric clinical practice, and/or direct involvement in pediatric clinical trials.
• Pediatric subject matter expertise, including experience working with children’s hospitals, pediatric investigators, and pediatric research networks.
• Experience supporting pediatric trial feasibility, site identification, site start‑up, and recruitment execution, with a strong understanding of the unique operational, ethical, and practical considerations of conducting clinical trials in children and adolescents.
• Working knowledge of pediatric regulatory frameworks and expectations (e.g., PREA, PWR, PIP) and their implications for study design, execution, and delivery timelines.
• Ability to engage credibly with pediatric investigators and site teams through scientific and clinical exchange to support trial execution and enrollment.
• Ability to operate independently with sound clinical and operational judgment across complex, matrixed development environments.
• Success in a field‑based or highly autonomous role not anchored to a corporate office, requiring independent prioritization across multiple pediatric studies, travel planning, and execution across geographically distributed clinical sites.
• Pfizer values diverse career paths and recognizes that deep pediatric clinical credibility and trial experience may be gained through academic medicine, clinical practice, and research collaboration as well as through industry roles.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral‑level degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD), with demonstrated pediatric clinical trial experience. (5 years +)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Extensive experience supporting pediatric clinical research, which may include a combination of biopharmaceutical industry experience, pediatric clinical practice, and/or direct involvement in pediatric clinical trials.
• Pediatric subject matter expertise, including experience working with children’s hospitals, pediatric investigators, and pediatric research networks.
• Experience supporting pediatric trial feasibility, site identification, site start‑up, and recruitment execution, with a strong understanding of the unique operational, ethical, and practical considerations of conducting clinical trials in children and adolescents.
• Working knowledge of pediatric regulatory frameworks and expectations (e.g., PREA, PWR, PIP) and their implications for study design, execution, and delivery timelines.
• Ability to engage credibly with pediatric investigators and site teams through scientific and clinical exchange to support trial execution and enrollment.
• Ability to operate independently with sound clinical and operational judgment across complex, matrixed development environments.
• Success in a field‑based or highly autonomous role not anchored to a corporate office, requiring independent prioritization across multiple pediatric studies, travel planning, and execution across geographically distributed clinical sites.
• Pfizer values diverse career paths and recognizes that deep pediatric clinical credibility and trial experience may be gained through academic medicine, clinical practice, and research collaboration as well as through industry roles.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Pediatric Clinical / Scientific Credibility – Recognized pediatric subject matter expertise with the ability to engage investigators and site teams as a credible partner; maintains pediatric expertise across clinical, regulatory, and development domains.
• Pediatric Site Engagement Expertise – Deep understanding of pediatric site dynamics, referral pathways, family decision‑making, and operational barriers unique to pediatric trials; able to translate this knowledge into practical, site‑level solutions.
• External Relationship Building – Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with pediatric investigators, children’s hospitals, and research institutions through professional, non‑promotional scientific exchange.
• Execution & Problem Solving – Proactively identifies pediatric site‑level risks and barriers to start‑up or recruitment and drives timely, pragmatic resolution in collaboration with internal partners.
• Influence without Authority – Leads through expertise and relationships rather than formal authority; effective at influencing site teams and internal stakeholders to achieve shared pediatric trial objectives.
• Field Leadership – Comfortable representing Internal Medicine Clinical Development in the pediatric site community and operating independently in a field‑based environment.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS / SKILLS

• Accountability for Pediatric Trial Delivery – Takes ownership for improving pediatric site activation, recruitment performance, and issue resolution, with a focus on measurable impact.
• Collaboration – Fosters strong collaboration across pediatric study teams by sharing insights, best practices, and lessons learned to improve execution.
• Adaptability – Demonstrates agility and sound judgment in the face of evolving pediatric study requirements, site performance variability, and regulatory or operational change.
• Credible Representation – Serves as a professional and credible representative of Pfizer Internal Medicine Clinical Development within the pediatric research community.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS


The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.



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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 (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.






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