Manager/TL Aseptic Manufacturing

USE YOUR POWER FOR PURPOSE

The successful candidate will oversee a team of operations professionals engaged in the production of aseptic pharmaceutical products. Demonstrating personal leadership, initiative, sound judgment, and accountability is essential, as well as exhibiting strong planning and organizational capabilities. The role requires exceptional communication skills, integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities include managing production cost centers and supervising manufacturing personnel to ensure high-quality output. The candidate will uphold rigorous regulatory compliance standards and contribute to the development of both behavioral and technical competencies within a culture of continuous improvement to support patient needs.

This position is responsible for overseeing aseptic prep, micronizing, gel compounding, formulation, and filling of sterile injectable products at the Rochester site. Collaboration within a team of managers and technical staff is required to ensure operational excellence. Strong teamwork and advanced technical skills are necessary, along with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to existing processes and equipment. Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements, as well as pharmaceutical, pharmacological, biological, biochemical, medical, and microbiological principles, is expected.

As a manager, you will be accountable for achieving objectives and preparing resource forecasts. You will provide technical guidance and oversight to your team, assist with problem-solving, and support the professional development of colleagues. Ensuring effective counseling and corrective action when necessary is integral to fostering an environment where all team members can realize their full potential.

Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and application of industry, functional, and Pfizer-specific principles, theories, concepts, and practices, accompanied by a general awareness of related disciplines. Possesses knowledge of foundational leadership principles, with a primary focus on supervising defined processes and production teams—roles which may demand in-depth, specialized expertise.

Consistently provides solutions to a broad spectrum of challenging and complex issues, leveraging ingenuity, innovation, and creativity, and occasionally referencing precedents and established policies. Exhibits strong analytical skills through information gathering, evaluation, and interpretation, adeptly identifying cause-and-effect relationships. Solutions are both practical and thorough, aligning with organizational objectives. Demonstrates adaptability and constructive responsiveness to evolving priorities and interactions within the team environment, while operating in accordance with established HR policies and basic colleague relations guidelines.

Your dedication and commitment are vital in preparing Pfizer to reach new milestones and in supporting patients worldwide.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

In this role, you will:

• Manage staff engaged in production or process completion, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, cGMPs, GDPs, and company policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Coordinate multiple departmental projects, often involving collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Devise solutions for a variety of complex challenges that demand regular use of creativity, innovation, and ingenuity.

• Work collaboratively with quality, production, procurement, suppliers, and forwarding agents to maintain consistent supply.

• Liaise with senior personnel both within and outside the company on issues that often require organizational coordination.

• Support investigations and continuous improvement efforts by applying tools to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve safety, or shorten cycle times.

• Maintain audit readiness and organize daily production activity schedules.

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members to encourage ongoing growth and establish attainable goals.

• Deliver product quality and production results punctually and within budget.

• Promote high performance through effective management and development of a versatile workforce.

• Design efficient workflows, monitor specific outcomes, and address areas for process improvement.

• Act as a subject matter expert for the team when needed and provide support regarding equipment or human error deviations.

• Advocate for best practices in aseptic techniques and behaviors by offering timely feedback.

• Assist with the creation of On-the-Job Training (OJT) documentation.

• Complete necessary SAP transactions for proc