This role will serve as a central business Project Manager (PM) for tech transfers that are critical to the success of External Supply (ES) operations.This includes transfer of products from PC1 customers into relevant sites (primarily internal Pfizer sites and also CMOs), de-risking the tech transfers for strategic partner/top-tierCMOs, and accelerating tech transfers with strategic important for PGS business/savings. ES PM will execute across the following:
Support development of an ES Tech transfer Program Management Office (PMO) to respond to data queries from internal Pfizer sites and external partners (e.g., Contract Manufacturing Organizations, CMOs). This role involves understanding and aligning the ES Tech Transfer PMO (ES TT PMO) with the broader business strategy and deliverables; and all key stakeholders (eg.PGS Leadership Team, ES Leadership Team, PC1 Leadership/Operations, PGS Internal Site Leadership, PC1 Clients, Regulatory, GTEL/Technical Transfer Team, etc). Additionally, it includes coordinating efforts across T4 and T5 levels to execute and standardize technical transfer activities.
Coordinate across existing ES Program Management Office (PMO) program managers, whose portfolio of projects include Risk management activities, Strategic leadership initiatives impacting ES, Supply risk mitigation project management, Net-zero project management, and Management and optimization of critical business processes
PM will ensure effective preparation across all tech transfer projects, including:
Team Management: Establish a clear RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) matrix to align all team members with the project’s goals and methods.
PM will leverage cross-functional PMO to enable smart execution for tech transfers, including:
Leverages and engages with multiple communication platforms and techniques to ensure stakeholders understand business priorities. This includes driving awareness of issues across multiple layers of T3/T4/T5 stakeholders. Ensuring an open effective communication environment for internal and external partner stakeholders that include ES Ops Leaders, ES CoE, PGS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and where needed Contract Manufacturers (CMOs) stakeholders to ensure timeline and metric adherence. Where needed, resolve delays in consultation with ES BU Lead or T5 Lead
Work with the ES Center of Excellence (CoE), ES Operationsand Functional leads with technical & business acumen to drive actionable solutions to highly complexprojects and/or initiativesto meet identified business critical needs that provides for programs meeting its timelines associated to technical transfers, contractual commitments, etc.
For tech transfers prioritized for support, the ES Tech Transfer PM will be responsible for:
Tech transfer execution: Define micro-project plan, resource requirements, roles and responsibilities for on track and accelerated tech transfer projects, with clear escalation pathways as necessary. Proactively problem solve issues as they emerge across partners and functions, including logistical, technical, regulatory, and other types of common bottlenecks
Tech transfer management & governance:Establish the program management for complex multi-faceted technical transfer projects. Coordinate a multidisciplinary governance team to provide oversight and support manufacturing operations for critical technology transfers. Secure cross-functional endorsement for any accelerated tech transfer plan. Work closely with departments such as Process Development, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Site operations.
Technical support for facility, process, & equipment: Oversee technical SMEs and qualification leads to ensure smooth integration and alignment of process transfers with manufacturing capabilities and ensure continuous process maintenance across facilities. Support technical and regulatory partners in the authoring and review of key technical documents including batch production records, tech transfer reports, engineering specifications, and process descriptions
Complex Metric and Communication Management, Reporting & Issue Resolution - manage data collection and reporting for tiered reporting & communications ensuring timely and actionable updates are provided and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders where necessary. Operates program management routines on an appropriate cadence. Independently addresses technical and business shortfalls, coordinating with SMEs and Ops Leads for resolution, and escalates issues requiring T5 leadership decision-making
Program Management Continuous Improvement - Develops and leverages resources to implement innovative ideas/processes in support of driving successful outcomes to meeting or accelerating critical milestones. Drives business process enhancement, problem solving etc leveraging operational excellence principles
In-depth and extensive demonstrated knowledge of advanced MS Office Suite (ie PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) use and ability to utilize digital platforms
Must have expert knowledge in MS Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Well-developed interpersonal skills including leadership, integrity, team orientation, flexibility, and creativity
Preferred Qualifications:
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
About 15% travel (primarily US and/or Europe)
The environment in which the incumbent to operate is very dynamic: frequent new products introductions, product divestments or discontinuations, changing regulatory environment, plant divestments, transfer of responsibility for products previously managed by PGS plants or local businesses
XDemonstrates Business Acumen
XHolds People Accountable
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $149,200.00 to $248,600.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s 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 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.* The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $134,300.00 to $223,800.00.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
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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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