Director, Portfolio Planning & Digital Strategy

Use Your Power for Purpose

Pfizers purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives. Pfizer Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizers purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Critical to this mission is the work done within BTxPS where we take promising new compounds from the discovery labs and transform them into new best-in-class medicines for patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

As a Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci) Project Manager you will provide project management integrated planning and resource forecasting to BTxPS development teams. You will work at the intersection of Business (e.g. creating/managing project budgets approving inputs and updates to finance) and Science (e.g. interacting with scientists and technical lines across PharmSci) to enable the successful delivery of your projects. You will gain experience working across multiple therapeutic areas (Oncology Inflammation and Immunology and Internal Medicine) and support programs across all phases of development (pre-clinical Phase 1 to 3 clinical and through commercialization).

In addition you will leverage your interests and skills in data analytics digital tools/systems and AI technologies to embed AI into our work. You will be responsible for leading and shaping our technology solutions for the future.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Group Leader

• Manage a team of 4-6 Project Managers
• Build out team capabilities for digital/AI implementation across BPS

Integrated Project Planning

• As a member of the PharmSci Project Team the Project Manager works with the PharmSci Team Lead (technical project lead) and full cross-functional team to deliver program outcomes within the forecasted timeline and budget.
• Participates in project team meetings and seeks input from team members from PharmSci Science & Technology lines (e.g. Drug Product Design Analytical R&D Chemical R&D) to ensure accurate internal (FTE) and external forecasts.
• Partner with Finance to support quarterly forecast updates and annual operating plan / budget build; track purchase orders and accruals to maintain forecast accuracy for assigned programs.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality project plans and proactively identify gaps risks and opportunities for improvement to the plan and forecast.
• Propose lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Data Analytics Digital Tools Systems and AI Deployment

• Drive the Digital Strategy for BPS in support of our portfolio and projects.
• Enterprise digital strategy and enablement beyond BTxPS (e.g. P&TS PSSM PGS etc)
• PoC for Digital TT team
• Build and design AI-enabled capabilities (tools systems and workflows) to drive productivity automation real-time access to data.
• Serve as Business System Owner for custom portfolio systems including oversight for system maintenance user interface design back-end data structures and continuous improvement.
  

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• B.S. with 10 years of experience or M.S./MBA degree with 8 years of experience in scientific or engineering discipline.
• Ability to establish develop and lead strong working relationships within a matrix organization and team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to tell a story.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with ability to convert large and complex datasets into charts graphs and slides with explanation / insights clearly articulated.
• Experience with data reporting and visualization tools and platforms such as Business Objects Spotfire Tableau and/or PowerBI.
• Knowledge and experience building new solutions using contemporary AI platforms and tools (e.g. configuring Snowflake semantic layers for AI/LLM queries).
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external digital/technical teams to deliver new solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work products and communications.
• Able to work under tight timelines multi-task and prioritize ones work to meet key deadlines.
  

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Direct work experience in Pharmaceutical Development / CMC (Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls) within a large pharmaceutical company small biotech or CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization).
• Experience as business system owner for a custom application and management of system releases working with digital/technical teams.
• Experience working within an enterprise project management tool/system (Planisware or equivalent).

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Some ad-hoc travel required

Work Location Assignment: This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $162900.00 to $271500.00. 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.

This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN O-1 H-1B etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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 E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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