Pediatric Clinical Development Director Lead – Non-MD

Pfizer

Senior Director level role at Pfizer leading pediatric clinical development and site engagement. Collaborating with investigators and clinical teams to enhance pediatric trial success.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $214,900 - $358,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a hands ‑ on Pediatric Clinical Development Director for assigned IM pediatric studies
Lead pediatric site engagement activities (virtual and face ‑ to ‑ face), including site identification and recruitment optimization
Work directly with pediatric sites to identify and resolve operational and recruitment barriers
Provide senior leadership and accountability for a small team of Pediatric Clinical Development Directors
Set priorities and guide deployment of pediatric site engagement resources across IM pediatric studies
Monitor and review performance metrics and synthesize insights for IM Clinical Development leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral‑level degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD)
≥10 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, including pediatric clinical trials
Pediatric subject matter expertise, including experience with children’s hospitals and pediatric research networks
Experience functioning as a player‑coach, balancing hands‑on responsibilities with leadership of a small team
Strong working knowledge of pediatric regulatory frameworks and expectations (e.g., PREA, PWR, PIP)
Ability to thrive in a field‑based environment and operate with a high degree of autonomy
Experience managing and developing small, highly specialized teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and 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

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

pediatric clinical developmentpediatric clinical trialsperformance metrics analysissite identificationrecruitment optimizationoperational barrier resolutionteam leadershippediatric regulatory frameworksscientific discipline expertisebiopharmaceutical industry experience

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationautonomyprioritizationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillscoachingadaptabilityinsight synthesis

Certifications

PhDPharmD