Manager/TL DP Manufacturing
PfizerAbout the role
Use Your Power for Purpose
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 role is a Process Centric Team (PCT) leader for Non-Sterile Packaging operation. The scope of the position includes a large team with direct reports of several different job titles. Key accountabilities include day-to-day management of the shop floor priorities, ensuring all processes are completed in a manner meeting safety, quality, efficiency, teamwork and human performance requirements.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department to achieve organizational goals.
- Actively share knowledge and expertise within the department to foster a collaborative environment.
- Identify and implement potential improvements in processes or products, taking calculated risks to develop innovative ideas.
- Solve moderately complex problems within the department and assist with issues outside the department when necessary.
- Oversee operational activities to support the department's short-term goals and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Recognize and address the development needs of team members, collaborating to create and execute development plans.
- Manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, and ongoing assessment to drive continuous improvement.
- Communicate complex concepts effectively, solicit input, and persuade others to adopt a point of view while sharing your own rationale.
- Oversee production cost centers and lead production teams, ensuring product quality and performance are on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with quality, production, procurement, suppliers, and forwarding agents to maintain supply continuity and prepare for audits, while leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, cost efficiency, safety, and cycle time.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
Proven ability to contribute to and lead project teams
Demonstrated capability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Experience in managing multiple projects and ongoing work activities
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, cGMPs, and company policies
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
Previous leadership experience
Experience in providing technical leadership while working remotely
Strong project management skills
Ability to navigate complex organizational structures
Experience in fostering both behavioral and technical growth within an organization
Strong collaboration skills
Experience in setting objectives and forecasting resource needs
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
Understanding of Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) processes and experience functioning as Process Centric Team Lead.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Job will include standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional lifting may be required. Ability to utilize applicable PPE and gowning for the area.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Job will also entail occasional offshift, weekend, shutdown and holiday coverage.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: June 5, 2026.
Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
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