ThePediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedical Director (Internal Medicine,Field‑Based)is afield‑basedclinical development role within Internal Medicine,operatingindependently 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 placementdeterminedby field coverage needs rather than office proximity.

The role is accountable for providing focused pediatric clinical and medical site engagementexpertiseto enabletimelyand successful delivery of pediatric clinical programs, withinitialemphasis on the pediatricrimegepantportfolio.

The role partners closely with Global Development Leads, Clinical Development Scientist Leads, study clinicians, and Clinical Operations toidentify, evaluate, and engagehigh‑performingpediatric clinical sites, including children’s hospitals and pediatric research networks. Through direct site engagement, the Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedical Director supports acceleration of site startup, optimization of recruitment performance, and rapid resolution ofsite‑levelclinical and operational issues that threaten enrollment timelines or study continuity.

Acting as a pediatric clinical development partner embedded in the field, the Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedical Director providessite‑facingpediatric medicalexpertise, supports protocol interpretation and clinical feasibility discussions, andfacilitatesbidirectional communication of site insights to inform study execution and risk mitigation strategies.

JOBRESPONSIBILITIES

Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedical Director Responsibilities

· Provide pediatric medical and clinicalexpertiseto supportsite‑facingdiscussions related to protocol design, eligibility criteria, safety considerations, and feasibility.

Partner with study clinicians and Global Development Leads to support resolution of complex pediatric clinical questions arising atinvestigationalsites.

· Serve as a pediatric medical point of contact for investigator inquiries related to clinical aspects of study conduct, in alignment with protocol and governance.

·Partner with the Global Development Leads, Clinical Development Scientist Lead, and study clinicians to executestudy‑specificpediatric clinical site engagement activities for IM

pediatric programs, withinitialfocus on the pediatricrimegepantportfolio.

· Proactivelyidentifyand evaluate pediatric clinical sites (e.g., children’s hospitals and pediatric research networks) to support study feasibility and enrollment needs.

· DriveU.S.‑basedpediatric site engagement (virtual andface‑to‑face) 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.

· Optimizerecruitment at activated sites throughhands‑onperformance support and targeted intervention for underperforming sites.

·Provide rapid,field‑informedissue resolution for site problems that threaten screening or randomization momentum, escalating to appropriate operational owners as needed.

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

· Serve as a pediatric clinical development partner to study teams, providingsite‑facingpediatric medicalexpertiseto support protocol interpretation and practical implementation.

· Facilitate bidirectional communication of actionable site insights (e.g., barriers, opportunities, operational pain points) to inform study execution and risk mitigation.

Coordinate closely with Clinical Operations and supporting functions to ensure aligned, efficient, and compliant study execution.

· Represent Internal Medicine Clinical Development in the pediatric site community through credible scientific and medical exchange in support of study delivery.

Field‑BasedOperating Model

· Operates as a fullyfield‑basedclinical 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.

Manages travel, scheduling, and prioritization autonomously to align with pediatricsiteand program demands.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with 4 years+ relevant experience.
• Completion of pediatric residency training and/or subspecialty training relevant to pediatric populations.
• Active or prior medical licensure preferred.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Clinical experience caring for pediatric patients in academic orhospital‑basedsettings.
• Experience serving as an investigator,sub‑investigator, or medical monitor in pediatric clinical trials.
• 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 matterexpertise, including experience working with children’s hospitals, pediatric investigators, and pediatric research networks.
• Experience supporting pediatric trial feasibility, site identification, site startup, and recruitment execution, with a strong understanding of the unique operational, ethical, and practical considerations of conducting clinical trials in children and adolescents.
• Working knowledge of pediatric regulatory frameworks and expectations (e.g., PREA, PWR, PIP) and their implications for study design, execution, and delivery timelines.
• Ability to engage credibly as a peer clinical partner with pediatric investigators and site clinicians through scientific and medical exchange.
• Ability tooperateindependently with sound clinical and operational judgment across complex, matrixed development environments.
• Success in afield‑basedor highly autonomous role not anchored to a corporate office, requiring independent prioritization across multiple pediatric studies, travel planning, and execution across geographically distributedclinicin the pediatric site community andoperatingindependently in afield‑basedenvironment.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Pediatric Medical and Clinical Credibility – Applies pediatric medicalexpertiseto engage investigators and site clinicians as a credible clinical partner;maintainspediatric knowledge across clinical, regulatory, and development domains.
• Pediatric Site Engagement Expertise – Deep understanding of pediatric site dynamics, referral pathways, familydecision‑making, and operational barriers unique to pediatric trials; able to translate this knowledge into practical,site‑levelsolutions.
• External Relationship Building – Demonstrated ability toestablishand maintain trusted relationships with pediatric investigators, children’s hospitals, and research institutions through professional,non‑promotionalscientific and medical exchange.
• Execution and Problem Solving – Proactivelyidentifiespediatricsite‑levelrisks and barriers to startup or recruitment and drivestimely, pragmatic resolution in collaboration with internal partners.
• Influence without Authority – Leads throughexpertiseand relationships rather than formal authority; effective at influencing site teams and internal stakeholders to achieve shared pediatric trialobjectives.
• Field Leadership – ComfortablerepresentingInternal Medicine Clinical Development in the pediatric site community andoperatingindependently in afield‑basedenvironment.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS / SKILLS

• Accountability for Pediatric Trial Delivery – Takes ownership for improving pediatric site activation, recruitment performance, and issue resolution, with a focus on measurable impact.
• Collaboration – Fosters strong collaboration across pediatric study teams by sharing insights, best practices, and lessons learned to improve execution.
• Adaptability – Demonstrates agility and sound judgment in the face of evolving pediatric study requirements, site performance variability, and regulatory or operational change.
• Credible Representation – Serves as a professional and credible representative of Pfizer Internal Medicine

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Within Clinical Development & Operations

• Clinical Study Team Leads;Clinical Operations (including studystart‑up, site activation, and recruitment support teams);Medical Writing (as needed); Statistics and Data Sciences (as needed).

Within Pfizer Research & Development

• Internal Medicine Clinical Developmentleadership,Global Development Leads,Clinical Development Scientist Leads,and Study Clinicians;Clinical Trial Experience / Patient Engagement teams;Clinical Development Quality (CDQ);Clinical Pharmacology / Pharmacometrics;Program and Portfolio Operations Management (POPM)

External Relationships

• Pediatric investigators andsub‑investigators; children’s hospitals and pediatric research institutions; pediatric clinical trial site staff (e.g., coordinators, nurses, site managers); pediatric research networks and referral sources, as appropriate

Significant domestic travel isrequired. This role is designed as afield‑basedposition, with travel driven by pediatric site engagement needs rather than proximity to a Pfizer office. ​

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