Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer our mission is to inspire a bestinclass culture of continuous improvement and project management that empowers colleagues and enables simple effective processes. Whether you are managing projects or liaising with others your contribution in this team will help in making our work easier and faster so that we can deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives.
What You Will Achieve
Reporting to the Senior Director Internal Manufacturing Operations Quality (Sterile Injectable & Biotech Quality Technical Ops Lead) the role works with Global Technology Engineering & Launch (GTEL) Pharm Sci and all Pfizer Global Supply sites as required providing key support for SI/Bio (mammalian cell culture product purification vaccine & mRNA drug substance and drug product processes) related site quality technical operations activities. The role will include strategic and tactical leadership of crossdisciplinary teams to enable effective quality and compliance outcomes related to remediation activities implementation of new technologies robustness with focus on manufacturing processes and analytical. It will involve directing and coaching sites on standardizing processes specific quality system activities and process/analytical requirements. This position will work closely across the respective Site Leadership Teams as well as liaising closely with the Operating Unit Quality Operations Leads and other center Quality colleagues as well the GTEL Technical Regulatory R&D and Drug Safety functions.
The position is responsible for the following activities as assigned including (but not limited to):
- Support and leadership of SI/Bio platform initiatives to ensure consistent quality approaches for manufacturing processes/analytics in SI/Bio e.g. Biologics (Protein/Vaccines/mRNA processes) Aseptic 2G initiatives Next Gen innovations lab of the future process and analytical robustness predictive plants qualification and validation.
- Partner with GTEL SI/Bio Technology team and Global Engineering.
- Collaborating closely with Operating Unit and Operating Unit Quality Leaders to review metrics provide process/analytical support identify necessary enhancements and initiatives support new product launches and tech transfers.
- Leadership / Approval of Complex Investigations and Quality oversight to guide root cause and control strategy development.
- Develop site colleagues in their understanding of policies and procedures and associated requirements and provide advice and aseptic coaching at site level.
- Provide subject matter expertise to drive simplified/standardized global and local processesfor key technical disciplines.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Applicant must have a Bachelors degree in Science or related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 experience in Pharmaceutical technical or quality roles in a related discipline.
- Experience with Operational Excellence techniques (Six Sigma etc.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing process and analytics quality and compliance requirements.
- Effective written verbal communication and coaching skills
- Proven leadership skills and ability to achieve results through others.
- Proficient in computer skills. (e.g. Microsoft Office ERP systems MS Project).
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
- Masters / Ph.D. qualification and relevant pharmaceutical experience.
- Experience working with complex organizations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to influence and participate in teams at all levels of management.
- Ability to drive change and positively influence others.
- Leadership integrity team orientation flexibility creativity experience in projects that require collaborative approaches strong analytical skills and a solid ability to understand business issues and processes.
- Experience of incident management processes through NTM ESQRT AQRT and BoH notification.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
- Takes appropriate risks to achieve desired results; guides direct reports on acceptable levels of risktaking
- Uses knowledge of industry customer requirements and general business environment to adapt and implement strategic actions for the Global Business Unit/Global Operating Unit or Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Unit
- Leverages a variety of communication tools and techniques to help colleagues understand how their work aligns to business priorities
- Contributes to an open communication environment to ensure the knowledge and expertise of Global Business Unit/Global Operating Unit or Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Unit resources are leveraged.
- Partners with Global Business Unit/Global Operating Unit or Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Unit leadership to accomplish Global Business Unit/Global Operating Unit or Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Unit objectives.
NonStandard Work Schedule Travel or Environment Requirements:
- This role is standard day Monday through Friday work shift; some offshift support needed when issues arise.
- Global travel up to 10 20 may be required
Other Job Details:
- Last day to Apply: April 30th 2025
- Eligible for Relocation Assistance: YES
- Work Location Assignment:Flexible
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $156600.00 to $261000.00. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0 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 lifes 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 . 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an EVerify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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