Associate Vice President/ Section Head, Global Clinical Development, Pediatric Vaccines

The Associate Vice President (AVP)/Section Head, Global Clinical Development, Pediatrics will focus on driving strategy, development, and life-cycle management activities for pediatric vaccines in the Therapeutic Area. The incumbent will be expected to lead multiple programs that are in various stages of development therefore requiring someone who has late vaccine clinical development and lifecycle management experience.

The AVP will also be responsible for guiding Clinical Directors within their group to ensure that the programs within their Section are being executed effectively according to approved strategies and plans. They will require a solid understanding of various diseases, the functions and processes relevant to vaccine development, and project management principles as applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads development for multiple pediatric vaccine projects, including pipeline candidates and licensed products. The Section Head manages Product Development Team (PDT) leaders and clinical directors responsible for the design and medical monitoring of clinical studies.
• Supervises development of clinical documents including protocols, clinical study reports and background documents.
• Interfaces with functional experts across the enterprise to ensure operational excellence in the late development of assets within the pediatric section of the Vaccine Clinical Development TA.
• May serve as a senior therapeutic area content expert within the company, providing input into research and business development priorities and prioritization of clinical assets.
• May serves as the senior liaison for relevant stakeholders in the external community (Key Scientific Leaders, Patient Community, Payers, Regulatory Agencies)
• Responsible for managing, coaching, and mentoring Clinical Directors and developing the next-level talent pool within the pediatric section.

Education:

• Advanced degree (MD, MD/PhD) with at least 8 years' experience in vaccine clinical development. Prior industry experience is required.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience bringing vaccines through various stages of clinical development, with an emphasis on late-stage development.
• Experience with planning and execution of strategies for product registration and commercialization/ life-cycle management.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of hiring, mentoring, and retaining top talent.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and network well within the organization; widely recognized within the organization as an expert in drug development.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and manage, with appropriate support, the resources, time, and budgets for assigned projects; is business-savvy and results-oriented.
• Proven ability to analyze, recommend, and communicate scientific information and influence team initiatives cross-functionally.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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The salary range for this role is
$336,100.00 - $529,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

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Required Skills:
Business Development, Business Development, Business Management, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Investigations, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Reporting, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Planning, Consultative Approach, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Drug Development, Ethical Standards, Innovation, New Technology Integration, Operational Excellence, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Management, Product Registrations, Professional Networking, Project Management, Regulatory Requirements, Results-Oriented, Scientific Consulting {+ 2 more}

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Job Posting End Date:
09/27/2025
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Requisition ID: R355647