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Group Lead (Secondment 12-18 Months)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2025

About the role

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

The Group Lead is responsible for managing a team of 4-8 Clinical Supply Strategy & Management (CSSM) Pfizer colleagues, including Supply Chain Leads (SCL), Expanded Access Leads (EAL), and Supply Chain Associates (SCA). This role ensures efficient and effective planning and management of supply chain projects supporting therapeutic categories in early and late-stage drug development (Phase I-IV).

This includes cross-company efforts within CSSM, Global Clinical Supply (GCS), Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci), Medical and Operations teams, Pfizer Global Supply (PGS), and Medical Affairs.

The Group Lead is accountable to GCS, broader Clinical Development & Operations (CD&O), and PharmSci leaders for delivering supply chain activities related to planning, design, production, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of high-quality clinical supplies.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

Lead and manage Pfizer direct reports, including hiring, development, and performance management.
Mentor staff to improve clinical supply delivery.
Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand project demands and ensure delivery commitments.
Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate project information in tracking systems.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and represent CSSM in management notifications.
Advocate CSSM/GCS positions on cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with GCS colleagues to provide portfolio support.
Serve as the primary GCS contact for business development and manage integration with external pharmaceutical companies.
Provide leadership during audits and regulatory inspections.
Act as an escalation point for clinical supply chain issues.
Develop partnerships with key stakeholders across MedSci and partner lines.
Lead the development and review of the CSSM strategic plan.
Ensure excellence in CSSM Project Management using harmonized tools and systems.
Present monthly project updates and encourage knowledge sharing.
Drive future CSSM/GCS technology strategies.
Influence the external environment by attending conferences and interfacing with industries.
Act as the GCS contact with MedSci Category Leads, and ClinOps TA leads building relationships within and across TAs.
Ensure alignment with Small Molecule and Biologics PharmSci Team Leads and the Customer Facing Process.
Digital Supply Chain: Represent CSSM in data-related initiatives, manage digital issues, and advance the digital strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

Applicant must have a BA/BS with 12+ years of experience
Supervisory experience

Nice-to-Have

MBA/MS with 10+ years of experience; OR PhD or JD with 7+ years of experience.

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.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: October 15, 2025
Additional Location Information: NO
Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
Secondment 12-18 months
If you are currently in a d--riving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
There will be no change to your current work location.
Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).
Note: This secondment offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. It will need to be funded by the secondee’s home market until the end of the year.