Manager - Process Engineering

USE YOUR POWER FOR PURPOSE

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring that customers and patients receive the medicines they need when they need them. By collaborating with our innovative engineering team, you will help accelerate the delivery of medicines to the world by envisioning new possibilities and taking decisive action. Your role is vital in making sure that the production processes are efficient and reliable, ultimately contributing to the health and well-being of patients globally. Join us in this mission to bring life-saving medicines to those who need them, faster and more efficiently than ever before.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department to achieve departmental goals.
• Actively share knowledge and expertise within the department to foster a collaborative environment.
• Identify and implement potential improvements in processes or products, taking risks to develop innovative ideas.
• Solve moderately complex problems within the area of expertise and assist with issues outside the department when needed.
• Oversee operational activities to support the department's short-term goals and ensure alignment with production schedules.
• Recognize the need for development in team members and collaborate to create and implement development plans.
• Manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, and ongoing assessment.
• Communicate effectively by soliciting input, explaining complex concepts, and persuading others to adopt a point of view.
• Organize, oversee, and analyze testing related to new process technologies, supporting new product introductions and technology transfers.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to approve and implement new and revised components, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and leading post-project Lesson Learned sessions.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry, particularly within a Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills to effectively oversee multiple projects amidst shifting priorities.
• Strong people management experience, along with leadership skills and effective communication abilities.
• Expertise in developing and refining process formulations, methods, and controls to uphold quality standards.
• Ability to recommend and implement enhancements, modifications, or additions to resolve issues.
• Experience in assessing product requirements for development compatibility and determining optimal production costs and schedules.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead projects by achieving objectives and preparing resource requirement forecasts.
• Experience in taking risks to propel new concepts and methodologies forward.
• Technical guidance and oversight capabilities to aid team members in problem-solving.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Last Date to Apply for Job: November 4, 2026

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $116,000.00 to $193,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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.

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.

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