[Remote] Pediatric Clinical Development Director Lead (Non-MD)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pfizer is a leading biopharmaceutical company seeking a Pediatric Clinical Development Director Lead to support pediatric clinical programs. This senior director-level role involves hands-on engagement with pediatric investigators and hospitals to ensure the successful delivery of clinical programs, while also leading a small team of Pediatric Clinical Development Directors.ResponsibilitiesServe as a hands-on Pediatric Clinical Development Director for assigned IM pediatric studies, providing direct site-facing pediatric expertise to investigators and site teamsPersonally lead pediatric site engagement activities (virtual and face-to-face), including site identification, feasibility discussions, start-up acceleration, and recruitment optimizationWork directly with pediatric sites to identify and resolve operational and recruitment barriers (e.g., workflow constraints, competing trials, referral pathway challenges), escalating issues through appropriate operational channels as neededDe real-time, field-based intelligence (e.g., site performance, barriers, competitive dynamics) to study teams to inform execution decisions and risk mitigation strategiesSupport protocol interpretation and practical implementation at the site level, in partnership with study clinicians and clinical development colleagues, without displacing formal clinical accountabilityMaintain productive working relationships with pediatric investigators and institutions to support site engagement and enrollment deliveryProvide senior leadership and accountability for a small team of Pediatric Clinical Development Directors functioning as a player-coachSet priorities and guide deployment of pediatric site engagement resources across IM pediatric studies based on dynamic prioritization of delivery risk, enrollment needs, and program timelinesProvide performance management input, coaching, and development for Pediatric Clinical Development Directors, fostering consistent execution, professional growth, and pediatric SME excellenceEnsure consistency of approach and best practices across pediatric site engagement activities, including site qualification criteria, engagement tactics, escalation pathways, and documentation of lessons learnedProvide cross-study oversight of pediatric site performance, identifying systemic risks and opportunities across IM pediatric programs and driving corrective actions in partnership with Clinical Operations and Global Development LeadsMonitor and review performance metrics (e.g., time-to-activation, enrollment acceleration, issue resolution cycle time) and synthesize insights for IM Clinical Development leadershipEscalate material delivery risks related to pediatric site performance and recruitment to appropriate IM Clinical Development leadership forums, with clear recommendationsPartner closely with the Global Development Leads, Clinical Development Scientist Lead, and study clinicians to align pediatric site engagement strategy with overall study delivery plansContribute to continuous improvement of pediatric site engagement models, tools, and playbooks to support scalability across future IM pediatric programsSupport internal decision-making regarding resourcing, prioritization, and potential expansion of pediatric site engagement capabilities based on evidence and outcomesOperate as a fully field-based clinical development role, with primary work conducted through direct engagement with pediatric investigators and clinical trial sitesManage travel, scheduling, and prioritization autonomously to align with pediatric site and program demandsSkillsDoctoral‑level degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD), with demonstrated pediatric clinical trial experience≥10 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, including pediatric clinical trials, with demonstrated success in direct clinical execution and providing senior leadership, organizational navigation, and influence across cross‑functional development teamsPediatric subject matter expertise, including experience working directly with children's hospitals, pediatric investigators, and pediatric research networksExperience functioning as a player‑coach, balancing hands‑on individual contributor responsibilities with leadership of a small, specialized teamStrong working knowledge of pediatric regulatory frameworks and expectations (e.g., PREA, PWR, PIP) and their implications for trial executionAbility to thrive in a field‑based environment and operate with a high degree of autonomyExperience managing and developing small, highly specialized teams, including goal setting, coaching, and performance management input in a matrixed environmentSuccess in a field‑based or highly autonomous role not anchored to a corporate office, requiring independent prioritization, travel planning, and execution across geographically distributed clinical sitesExperience leading, developing, and evolving a specialized clinical development capability or team within a matrixed biopharmaceutical organizationBenefitsParticipation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salaryEligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive programComprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s momentsBenefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings ContributionPaid vacation, holiday and personal daysPaid caregiver/parental and medical leaveHealth benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverageRelocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibilityCompany OverviewPfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines. It was founded in 1849, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.pfizer.com.