Operations Research & Applied Intelligence Owner

Context

Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) is the part of Pfizer that brings approved medicines to patients. Within PGS the Operations Research & Applied Intelligence Team is responsible for the development of solutions that support supply chain improvements around manufacturing sites including investigating defining and implementing solutions that improve decision making in diverse supply chain areas.

Role Summary

We are looking for a skilled and experienced person passionate about data analysis applied to improving industrial operations to join our PGS team. You will be part of a cross-functional team that is currently working on the design and configuration of our next-gen planning & scheduling systems to support new ways of working at the sites.

This role offers the opportunity to work and collaborate with a small team of motivated and competent members where you can upgrade your skills and share your knowledge. We identify analyze and narrate the root causes of problems on a global scale and build solutions around them to support decision making (please note this is not a people manager position).

You will work in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders gaining visibility and engaging with the sites and global colleagues and gain experience in understanding business needs and translating them into data and system configuration requirements. You will work directly with the sites and will have the opportunity to see firsthand how your work can improve efficiency at the plants.

Role Responsibilities

• Work with the sites to ensure they get the most from our Advanced Planning Systems supporting both BusinessasUsual (BAU) operations and Continuous Improvement initiatives:

  • Support the design and configuration to meet each sites requirements

  • Configure a rule-based engine to automatically generate high-quality schedules

  • Support data collection

  • Engage with the sites and highlight the value the new system brings to them

• • Help to define and measure data and configuration process adherence

  • Collaborate in the design integration and testing of CI requirements

• Identify define and analyze areas of opportunity:

• • Apply critical thinking to interpret supply chain data identify improvement opportunities and design fitforpurpose solutions that support datadriven decision making

  • Be part of a community to help ensure data maintenance. Understand and use PGS data to support the development of code and analytical solutions

Basic qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a quantitative field such as Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management Operations Research or Data Science

• Around 3-5 years cumulative experience especially with hands-on experience in:

  • Data analysis focused on supply chain and manufacturing improvement

  • Advanced planning and scheduling solutions

  • Coding experience (ability to perform analysis on datasets using SQL Python or R; develop prototype models/production code)

• A passion for data and its impact in the industrial world

• Ability to communicate influence build relationships and collaborate with a variety of colleagues

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English

Preferred qualifications

• Deep experience in supply chain/manufacturing knowledge and problem-solving

• Advanced analytics and statistical knowledge/experience

• Extensive knowledge or experience working with (up to production level software development):

  • SQL and NoSQL databases

  • Programming languages such as Python or R

• User experience with SAP ECC and APO in industrial environments

Personal qualities

• Self-motivated

• Independent thinker

• Analytical and algorithmic mindset

• Constant desire to learn and upgrade skill sets

• Looking for simplest ways to solve complex problems

• Organized with strong documentation practices and the ability to work well in teams

Our culture

Our Team culture of collaboration learning hard work inclusion and mutual support is as important to us as ones ability to do the actual job.

Our Culture is hugely important to us. We recognize that people are the cornerstone of Pfizers success. We embrace career development & colleague engagement. As a team together we run our business so your input and expertise are essential to our success!

Our culture is founded on the pillars of Equity Joy Courage and Excellence

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients lives... At Pfizer we are apatient centric company guided by our four values: courage joy equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working start the conversation!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer Pfizer iscommitted to celebratingthisin all itsforms allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together we continue to build a culture that encourages supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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