Associate Director, Program Managment
PfizerAbout the role
ROLE SUMMARY
Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.
ROLE SUMMARY
Supports the Program Director in providing overall project management for Vaccine product development teams to develop new vaccines from Research through product registration, ensuring alignment of strategic and operational objectives.
Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of vaccine/drug development, resource management concepts, associated business processes, and project planning software and applies skills and general vaccine/drug development knowledge to contribute to the achievement of team or department goals.
Typically works within a cross-functional team environment and may lead/co-lead moderately complex sub-team initiatives.
Plays a key supportive role in scenario planning, supports several clinical or regulatory workstreams/ timelines within a program.
Will lead/co-lead/drive cross-functional sub-teams to ensure that the deliverables of the program are on track and achieved.
Expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and use a variety of communication methods and reporting/analytical tools to communicate critical project information to partner lines and others to enable team, line and portfolio decision making.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and lead complex projects, managing plans to achieve objectives.
Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems.
Support Program Leaders and Directors in creating comprehensive program plans aligned with overall strategy for developing vaccines and therapeutics.
Ensure alignment among strategic, operational, and line plans.
Interact closely with scientific staff to address everyday facility challenges and manage large capital facility projects with a scientific perspective.
Apply technical, team, and scheduling expertise to contribute to team deliverables and translate strategic objectives into operational plans.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of relevant experience
Knowledge of project management tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) with 7+ years of experience or a Doctorate (PhD/PharmD/JD) with 4+ years of relevant experience
PMP or similar Project Management Certifications
Strong understanding of clinical operations protocols and site budgets
Ability to influence and lead
High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
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