Sr Manager, Microbiology
Use Your Power for Purpose
Every day, Pfizer’s unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Set and manage high-complexity project objectives, leading people, technology, and financial resources.
Actively share knowledge across multiple functions and contribute to developing knowledge management processes.
Champion innovation by developing resources to implement new ideas and taking appropriate risks.
Assess talent needs, identify talent within the organization, and hold managers accountable for developing a diverse talent pipeline.
Lead teams to implement strategic direction and influence senior management decisions.
Partner with leadership to achieve objectives and manage Pfizer direct reports to ensure performance aligns with divisional goals.
Evaluate and review clinical and commercial drug batches for compliance, approve investigations and change control activities, and oversee site Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) training.
Conduct quality reviews, develop and implement global quality and compliance expectations, support audits and inspections, and encourage lean operations by reducing non-value-added activities.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a PhD with 1+ years of experience.
Experience in GMP-regulated industries in Manufacturing Operations
Process Validation with Quality Systems knowledge
Previous experience in a role involved in the drug development process
Demonstrated record of successful interaction with global regulatory and other internal and external auditing groups
Thorough understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of pharmaceutical DS products
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Solid understanding of training design and tools and experience in applying effective training methodologies
Experience in managing cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such
as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements: Sitting/Standing for periods of time. Ability to routinely lift up to 20 pounds.
Mental Requirements: Ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Role will manage team members on multiple shifts and will be a point of contact for manufacturing issues on off hours.
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
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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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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