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

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pfizer is a leading biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Pediatric Clinical Development Director to support pediatric clinical programs. This role involves engaging with pediatric investigators and institutions to enhance site readiness and performance for clinical trials focused on pediatric patients.ResponsibilitiesPartner 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 portfolioProactively identify and evaluate pediatric clinical sites (e.g., children’s hospitals and pediatric research networks) to support study feasibility and enrollment needsDrive US‑based pediatric site engagement (virtual and face‑to‑face) to improve site readiness and performanceAccelerate site startup by working directly with sites and internal startup teams to resolve feasibility, documentation, and activation barriersOptimize recruitment at activated sites through hands‑on performance support and targeted intervention for underperforming sitesProvide rapid, field‑informed issue resolution for site problems that threaten screening or randomization momentum, escalating to appropriate operational owners as neededMaintain productive working relationships with pediatric investigators and institutions to support site engagement and enrollment deliveryServe as a pediatric clinical development partner to study teams, providing site‑facing pediatric expertise to support protocol interpretation and practical implementationFacilitate bidirectional communication of actionable site insights (e.g., barriers, opportunities, operational pain points) to inform study execution and risk mitigationCoordinate closely with Clinical Operations and supporting functions to ensure aligned, efficient, and compliant study executionRepresent Internal Medicine Clinical Development in the pediatric site community through credible scientific and clinical exchange in support of study deliverySkillsDoctoral‑level degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD), with demonstrated pediatric clinical trial experienceExtensive experience supporting pediatric clinical research, which may include a combination of biopharmaceutical industry experience, pediatric clinical practice, and/or direct involvement in pediatric clinical trialsPediatric subject matter expertise, including experience working with children's hospitals, pediatric investigators, and pediatric research networksExperience 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 adolescentsWorking knowledge of pediatric regulatory frameworks and expectations (e.g., PREA, PWR, PIP) and their implications for study design, execution, and delivery timelinesAbility to engage credibly with pediatric investigators and site teams through scientific and clinical exchange to support trial execution and enrollmentAbility to operate independently with sound clinical and operational judgment across complex, matrixed development environmentsSuccess 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 sitesBenefitsParticipation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salaryEligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings ContributionPaid vacationHoliday 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.