Pediatric Clinical Development Director – Non-MD

Pfizer

Pediatric Clinical Development Director managing field-based pediatric clinical programs for Pfizer. Engaging with investigators and optimizing trial execution across the U.S.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Global Development Leads, Clinical Development Scientist Lead, and study clinicians to execute study‑specific pediatric clinical site engagement activities
Proactively identify and evaluate pediatric clinical sites to support study feasibility and enrollment needs
Drive US‑based pediatric site engagement 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
Maintain productive working relationships with pediatric investigators and institutions
Serve as a pediatric clinical development partner to study teams
Facilitate bidirectional communication of actionable site insights to inform study execution and risk mitigation
Coordinate closely with Clinical Operations and supporting functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral‑level degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD)
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
Working knowledge of pediatric regulatory frameworks and expectations (e.g., PREA, PWR, PIP)
Ability to engage credibly with pediatric investigators and site teams through scientific and clinical exchange
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

pediatric clinical researchsite feasibilitysite identificationsite start-uprecruitment executionpediatric regulatory frameworksclinical trial managementscientific exchangeoperational judgmentmatrixed development environments

Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunicationproblem-solvingindependencecollaborationissue resolutionperformance supportintervention strategiescredibilityautonomy

Certifications

PhDPharmD