JOB SUMMARY

ThePediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedicalDirector Lead (Internal Medicine,Field‑Based)is a Senior Director–level,field‑basedclinical development leadership 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 bothhands‑onpediatric clinical site engagement and leadership of a small team of Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentDirectors to enabletimelyand successful delivery of Internal Medicine pediatric clinical programs, withinitialemphasis on the pediatricrimegepantportfolio.

The role functions as a working Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedicalDirector, personally engaging with pediatric investigators, children’s hospitals, and study teams to accelerate site activation, optimize recruitment performance, and resolvesite‑levelissues 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 pediatricmedicalSME, the Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedicalDirector Lead partners closely with the Global Development Leads,Clinical Development Scientist Lead,study clinicians, and Clinical Operations to translatefield‑basedpediatric insights into actionable execution strategies, risk mitigation plans, and continuous improvement of pediatric site engagement practices.The role provides senior pediatric medical leadership forsite‑facingclinical discussions, in partnership with study clinicians and governance structures.

JOBRESPONSIBILITIES

Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedicalDirector Responsibilities (Working Role)

· Serve as ahands‑onPediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedicalDirector for assigned IM pediatric studies, providing directsite‑facingpediatricexpertiseto investigators and site teams.

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

· Work directly with pediatric sites toidentifyand resolve operational and recruitment barriers (e.g., workflow constraints, competing trials, referral pathway challenges), escalating issues throughappropriate operationalchannels as needed.

· Support protocol interpretation and practical implementation at the site level, in partnership with studyclinicians 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.

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

· Provide senior pediatric medicalexpertiseto supportsite‑facingdiscussions 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 ClinicalDevelopmentDirectors, in alignment with protocol and governance.

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

Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentMedicalDirector Lead Responsibilities (Senior Director Scope)

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

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

· Provide performance management input, coaching, and development for Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentDirectors, 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.

· Providecross‑studyoversight of pediatric site performance,identifyingsystemic 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 toappropriate IMClinical 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 aplayer‑coach.

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

· Provide performance management input, coaching, and development for Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentDirectors, 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.

· Providecross‑studyoversight of pediatric site performance,identifyingsystemic 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 toappropriate IMClinical Development leadership forums, with clear recommendations.

Field‑BasedOperating Model

· Operate 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.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

Active or prior medical licensure preferred.

· 10 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, including pediatric clinical trials, withdemonstratedsuccess in direct clinical execution and providing senior leadership,

organizational navigation, and influenceacrosscross‑functionaldevelopment teams.

· Pediatric subject matterexpertise, including experience working directly with children’s hospitals, pediatric investigators, and pediatric research networks.

· Experience functioning as aplayer‑coach, balancinghands‑onindividual contributor responsibilities with leadership of a small, specialized team.

· Strong working knowledge of pediatric regulatory frameworks and expectations (e.g., PREA, PWR, PIP) and their implications for trial execution.

· Ability to thrive in afield‑basedenvironment andoperatewith a high degree of autonomy.

· Experience managing and developing small, highly specialized teams, including goal setting, coaching, and performance management input in a matrixed environment.

· Success in afield‑basedor highly autonomous role not anchored to a corporate office, requiring independent prioritization, travel planning, and execution across geographically

distributed clinical sites.

· Experience leading, developing, and evolving a specialized clinical development capability or team within a matrixed biopharmaceutical organization.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

· PediatricMedical andClinicalCredibility – Recognized pediatric SME able to engage investigators and institutions as a credible partner.

· Senior Leadership and Accountability – Ability to set priorities, manage performance, and own delivery outcomes across a small team.

· Execution Excellence – Proven ability toidentifybarriers and deliver pragmatic solutions that improve activation timelines and recruitment performance.

· Influence and Communication – Ability to align stakeholders and communicate clearly across study teams and leadership levels.

· People Leadership –Demonstrated ability to lead,coach,ordevelopteam members or colleagues; set clear expectations; provide performancefeedback; and build a high

performing specialized team.

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 Development leadership (including Global Development Leads, Clinical Development Scientist Lead,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; pediatric research networks and referral sources, asappropriate.

RESOURCES MANAGED

Direct leadership of a small team of Pediatric ClinicalDevelopmentDirectors (approximately threeadditionalFTEs).

Significant domestic travel isrequiredto support both direct pediatric site engagement and leadership offield‑basedteam members. The role is notoffice‑basedand does not require routine presence at a Pfizer location.

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $254,100.00 to $423,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 25.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.



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