Team Lead Drug Product Manufacturing

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. 

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Day to day management of the shop floor schedule.
• Ensuring all processes are completed in a manner meeting safety and quality requirements.
• Managing the daily operation ensuring that applicable safety guidelines and policies are followed; observing that cGMP’s are followed, production SOP’s are upheld, and production schedules are met.
• The supervisor will work with the team to define metrics and strategy to achieve results.  
• Responsible for assisting in the implementation of lean management principles on the shop floor.
• Coach and mentor to transform team into a cohesive, harmonized team.
• Responsible for counseling colleagues to assure proper development for their success, and to provide corrective action when necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring timely performance feedback and appraisals for all team members.
• Must demonstrate personal leadership initiative, judgment and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to strong planning/organizational skills.
• Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrate integrity and cooperation in working with diverse colleagues/groups.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience  
• Proven record of problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated application of process improvement tools
• Strong people management experience
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field
• Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Strong leadership capabilities
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
• Ability to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Job will include standing, walking, and sitting.  Occasional lifting may be required.  Job will also entail occasional weekend, shutdown and holiday coverage. 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidate will be responsible for leadership of seven (7) days per week sterile filling operation with some weekend and Holiday on-site activities required.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

 

Last Date to Apply for Job: 1/26/36

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82 700,00 to $133 900,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10,0% of the base salary. 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.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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