Why Patients Need You 

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.  
 
What You Will Achieve 

This position is responsible for managing the business relationship, operations, and performance of a portfolio of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) that launch, manufacture and supply finished pharmaceuticals in different dosage forms for Pfizer. Through a matrix organization, this position will provide operations leadership to a Virtual Site Operations Team (VSOT) which includes representatives from Supply Chain, Quality, Technical Services, Procurement and Finance and which – together - has responsibility for launch preparations and for routine quality, supply and cost of finished pharmaceutical products from an assigned portfolio of partners. She or he works closely with our Customers in Commercial Business Units, in Alliance and Business Development to bring to market and to manage supply of our products for Patients.

How You Will Achieve It

• The ES Operations Lead is responsible for the business relationship and for the performance of a portfolio of pharmaceutical product Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and supply partners globally across a range of technologies that may include solid oral dose, sterile injectables etc.

• Leadership on short-term tactics as well as on long-term strategies ensures that every CMO contributes to achieving the ES targets and strategic objectives.

• She or he provides operational leadership through a matrix organization to all members of the VSOT including quality, supply chain planners, procurement, finance, and technical project colleagues. The ES Operations Lead is accountable for the results of the VSOT. The activities and responsibilities of the VSOT include:

  • Develop and execute manufacturing and supply plans that meet market demand for products; meet or exceed supply performance targets.
  • Responsible for P&L results for a selected portfolio including direct accountability for contract negotiations and external relationship management with the contractor base up to CEO level.
  • Develop and execute tactical plans for continuous improvement of CMO performance in the areas of product quality, environmental health and safety, compliance, customer service and product cost.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders globally including, but not limited to, Product Portfolio Leaders, Brand Supply leaders, Commercial, Business Development and PGS leadership.

• Review of the status of deviations which impact or may affect product supply.  The ES Operations Manager is responsible to secure correct and timely closing of relevant deviations, and when necessary, lead closure of investigations that have not been properly addressed by the CMO.

• Oversee and secure timely execution of new product introduction, launch, process changes (including changes of materials and API), product enhancement, and product transfer programs.  Lead implementation of localization teams where required.

• Ensure that product supply, quality, compliance and cost issues are adequately addressed by making extensive use of Operational Excellence tools and by mobilizing the necessary resources for support in all required areas.  Lead these cross-functional teams where required.

• Collaborate with EH&S to ensure CMO compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and alignment with Pfizer’s Climate and Sustainability strategy.

• Secure effective communication of key product supply issues to stakeholders – this includes accurate and timely updating reports in alignment with Pfizer’s Integrated Manufacturing Excellence approach.

• Partner with ES Quality to ensure CMOs comply with regulatory requirements, cGMP’s, Pfizer Quality Standards and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Manage the cost reduction program:

  • Identify cost reduction opportunities with CMOs and supply partners
  • Validate the financial impact and ensure the opportunities are captured and reported in the Long-Range Plan and the Operational Plan
  • Oversee execution and implementation, lead the execution team as appropriate
  • Meet or exceed annual budget cost reduction target

• Maintain awareness and intelligence ofpotential new sourcing and business development opportunities and identify strategic sourcing partners who share common vision/values for the manufacture/packaging/testing of pharmaceutical products

• Secure compliance with Legal Requirements of the “Foreign Corruption Policy Act” and related other legislation as directed by the relevant Pfizer Corporate Policies.  The ES Operations Lead is accountable for appropriate documentation of compliance with all such requirements.

• Lead assigned project and initiatives for his/her portfolio of CMOs including but not limited to:

  • Serialization
  • Business Continuity Plans and management of risk
  • Supplier Network Collaboration
  • Environmental Sustainability

Qualifications

• Level of Education:  Minimum Bachelor degree (e.g. Engineering, Science, Pharmacy or Management); MBA preferred
• Experience – At minimum, greater than 10 years of experience in one or more Pharmaceutical supply functions; e.g. in Operations, Technical Services, Supply Chain, Quality Operations, External Supply and/or Procurement.
• Proven experience in manufacture and supply of pharmaceuticals in different forms – especially vaccines but alternatively in biologics, solid oral dose, sterile injectable, specialty technologies.
• Project Management experience is also highly desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English.   Knowledge of European languages desirable French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Other Specifics & know-how: Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a demonstrated ability to lead and participate in teams at all levels of management is required.  Well-developed interpersonal skills (leadership, integrity, team orientation, flexibility, creativity); experience in projects that require collaborative approaches; strong analytical skills; ability to understand business issues and processes; knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements. 

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

10 - 25% travel

Other Job Details

• This is an Ireland based that can be located at any Pfizer Ireland site

 
Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Additional Information 

• In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland. 

• Please note there is no relocation support available for this position 

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How to apply 

• Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

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Purpose  

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient 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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – 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. 

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