Senior Process Manager

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 

As a member of the Pfizer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Chemical Operations team, you will work with others to be accountable for activities involved in the production of many of Pfizer's products. In your work, you will help to determine the manufacturing methods, procedures and tooling requirements for products and well as designing the tools and planning production sequences in accordance with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean and other Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP). Your work will help Pfizer in its mission to focus on innovation, creativity and respect for patients, colleagues and society.  
 

As a Senior Manager, you will be setting the objectives for multiple projects in your division. Your managerial and technical skills will help in guiding the people in your division. Your understanding of the external marketplace and customer requirements will facilitate in instituting knowledge sharing practices in your team and outside. You shall be relied on to manage operational activities that support the goals of the division and sets direction for its success. 
 

Through your expertise and extensive knowledge, you will be able to foster a culture that promotes innovation and thrives on doing better for patients and healthcare.  
 
How You Will Achieve It 

• Set objectives for and manage multiple projects/ ongoing work activities of moderate complexity within the Operating Unit. 

• Lead, direct and coach the operations and changeover teams in manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), including developing and communicating objectives, setting priorities, development plans and managing performance. 

• Participate and contribute to the design of the plant equipment, water system, tank farm, utilities and waste management. 

• Participate and contribute to changeover cleaning equipment layout and provide cleanability input to the design of the plant equipment.     

• Ensure that the systems are in a constant state of regulatory compliance and inspection readiness. 

• Conduct statistical analyses of testing results and process anomalies. 

• Write documentation for new and current validation procedures and technical reports. ​

• Develop and assure compliance for in-process laboratories including equipment qualification and method transfer.   

• Develop and execute the plan for API Equipment Qualification and periodic review. 

• Lead, direct and coach the team, including developing and communicating objectives, setting priorities, development plans and conducting performance reviews. 

• Drive continuous improvements for operations and changeover. 

 
Qualifications  

Must-Have 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of  experience.  

• People management experience. 

• Demonstrated skills in planning, organization, working in matrix teams and managing project deliverables. 

• Proven project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time and work with a high degree of autonomy. 

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.  

 
Nice-to-Have 

• Master’s degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience.  

• Experience in handling external regulatory agency audits. 

• Experience working with complex organizations.  

• Experience with Operational Excellence techniques (Six Sigma, etc.).

 
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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