Pediatric Clinical Development Medical Director Lead (MD-Senior Director)

JOB SUMMARY

The Pediatric Clinical Development Medical Director Lead (Internal Medicine, Field‑Based) is a Senior Director–level, field‑based clinical development leadership 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 both hands‑on pediatric clinical site engagement and leadership of a small team of Pediatric Clinical Development Directors to enable timely and successful delivery of Internal Medicine pediatric clinical programs, with initial emphasis on the pediatric rimegepant portfolio. 

The role functions as a working Pediatric Clinical Development Medical Director, personally engaging with pediatric investigators, children’s hospitals, and study teams to accelerate site activation, optimize recruitment performance, and resolve site‑level issues that threaten enrollment timelines. In parallel, the role provides senior leadership and accountability for the pediatric site engagement capability within Internal Medicine, including prioritization across studies, performance oversight, coaching and development of team members, and escalation of delivery risks to IM Clinical Development leadership. 

As a Senior Director and pediatric medical SME, the Pediatric Clinical Development Medical Director Lead partners closely with the Global Development Leads, Clinical Development Scientist Lead, study clinicians, and Clinical Operations to translate field‑based pediatric insights into actionable execution strategies, risk mitigation plans, and continuous improvement of pediatric site engagement practices. The role provides senior pediatric medical leadership for site‑facing clinical discussions, in partnership with study clinicians and governance structures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

 Pediatric Clinical Development Medical Director Responsibilities (Working Role) 

·       Serve as a hands‑on Pediatric Clinical Development Medical Director for assigned IM pediatric studies, providing direct site‑facing pediatric expertise to investigators and site teams. 

·       Personally lead pediatric site engagement activities (virtual and face‑to‑face), including site identification, feasibility discussions, start‑up acceleration, and recruitment optimization. 

·       Work 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 needed. 

·       Support protocol interpretation and practical implementation at the site level, in partnership with study clinicians and clinical development colleagues, without displacing formal clinical accountability. 

·       Maintain productive working relationships with pediatric investigators and institutions to support site engagement and enrollment delivery.  

·       Provide real‑time, field‑based intelligence (e.g., site performance, barriers, competitive dynamics) to study teams to inform execution decisions and risk mitigation strategies. 

·       Provide senior pediatric medical expertise to support site‑facing discussions related to protocol design, eligibility criteria, safety considerations, and feasibility.  

·       Serve as a pediatric medical escalation point for complex clinical questions arising from investigators or Pediatric Clinical Development Directors, in alignment with protocol and governance.  

·       Partner with study clinicians and Global Development Leads to support resolution of complex pediatric clinical issues impacting site activation or enrollment. 

Pediatric Clinical Development Medical Director Lead Responsibilities (Senior Director Scope) 

·                Provide senior leadership and accountability for a small team of Pediatric Clinical Directors functioning as a player‑coach. 

·                Set priorities and guide deployment of pediatric site engagement resources across IM pediatric studies based on dynamic prioritization of delivery risk, enrollment needs, and program timelines. 

·                Provide performance management input, coaching, and development for Pediatric Clinical Development Directors, fostering consistent execution, professional growth, and pediatric SME excellence. 

·                Ensure consistency of approach and best practices across pediatric site engagement activities, including site qualification criteria, engagement tactics, escalation pathways, and documentation of lessons learned. 

·                Provide 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 Leads. 

·                Monitor and review performance metrics (e.g., time‑to‑activation, enrollment acceleration, issue resolution cycle time) and synthesize insights for IM Clinical Development leadership. 

·                Escalate material delivery risks related to pediatric site performance and recruitment to appropriate IM Clinical Development leadership forums, with clear recommendations. 

Strategic and Continuous Improvement Contributions 

·       Provide senior leadership and accountability for a small team of Pediatric Clinical Directors functioning as a player‑coach. 

·       Set priorities and guide deployment of pediatric site engagement resources across IM pediatric studies based on dynamic prioritization of delivery risk, enrollment needs, and program timelines. 

·       Provide performance management input, coaching, and development for Pediatric Clinical Development Directors, fostering consistent execution, professional growth, and pediatric SME excellence. 

·       Ensure consistency of approach and best practices across pediatric site engagement activities, including site qualification criteria, engagement tactics, escalation pathways, and documentation of lessons learned. 

·       Provide 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 Leads. 

·       Monitor and review performance metrics (e.g., time‑to‑activation, enrollment acceleration, issue resolution cycle time) and synthesize insights for IM Clinical Development leadership. 

·       Escalate material delivery risks related to pediatric site performance and recruitment to appropriate IM Clinical Development leadership forums, with clear recommendations. 

Field‑Based Operating Model 

·       Operate 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. 

·       Manage travel, scheduling, and prioritization autonomously to align with pediatric site and program demands.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

Medical degree (MD or DO), with pediatric residency and/or subspecialty training relevant to pediatr

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