Pharmaceutical Science Team Lead

Why Patients Need You

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. Critical to this mission is the work done within Pharmaceutical Sciences, where we take promising new compounds from the discovery labs and transform them into new best-in-class medicines for patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

As a Hospital SI Pharmaceutical Sciences Team Lead (PSTL) within Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule (PSSM) you will lead cross-functional teams developing the next generation of differentiated medicines for our patients while enabling improved workflows for their caregivers.

As a member of the Hospital SI team, you will have the opportunity to impact a large segment of the population through the development of focused opportunities. You will provide technical project leadership for the innovative value-add portfolio of post-LOE / generic programs for the Hospital Business Unit, which typically require development of advance dosage forms, devices, and combination drug/device platforms.

A Pharmaceutical Sciences Team Leader (PSTL) directs multiple interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical Sciences Project Team (PSPTs) and Co- Development Teams (Pharm Sci + Pfizer Global Supply = CDT). They act as the single point of accountability for Pharmaceutical Sciences on the Pipeline Project Teams for each assigned project. The PSTL role covers end-to-end project leadership, including aligning the Pharm Sci activities with the Pipeline Project Team strategies for each project.
 

This role will independently lead large and extra-large, medium to high complexity projects.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution and Delivery

• The individual will be responsible to engage other subject matter experts as needed.

• Will lead and mentor the assigned PSPTs and CDTs comprised of scientists from all key CMC disciplines, with responsibility for PS strategy development and execution for the projects. Ensures deliverables are on time and of high quality.

• Represents Pharm Sci as a member of the Pipeline Project Team, responsible for driving overall strategy for the projects, which include both internal and in-licensed medicines. Within Hospital SI, the PSTL is accountable for the delivery of the project on time, on budget, and on scope.

• Works with key stakeholders in PRD, Commercial, Clinical, Pfizer Global Supplies (PGS), and other partner lines to define the product concept and lead the operational planning for assigned projects.

• Provides a single point of accountability for the delivery of the project on time, on budget, and on scope – interacting with your cross functional team and stakeholders at all levels of management (inside and outside of Pharm Sci) to convey project information and manage expectations.

• Acts as an ambassador for Pharm Sci, Co-Development and the Pipeline Project Team at internal Pharm Sci governance meetings. Also represents Pharm Sci viewpoints to governance bodies and other key stakeholders outside Pharm Sci, including educating stakeholders on Pharm Sci opportunities, risks, and work processes.

• Responsible for planning and forecasting team budgets and resources, working with Pharm Sci project manager to develop plans in RAPID and then actively manage Pharm Sci budgets, plans, and forecasts.

• Works with Procurement, Pharm Sci Outsourcing Specialists, and PGS External Supply to manage interactions with third party manufacturers and other vendors necessary for the projects.

• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts within Pharm Sci and across greater Pfizer through such activities as Limited Duration Teams, “Lessons Learned” exercises, and mentoring other PSTLs and team members.

• When relevant to assigned projects, PSTL will work in partnership with the Business Development leads in out-licensing of projects or working with an external partner for in-licensing.

Risk Analysis and Management

• Leads the team in the preparation, implementation, maintenance, communication, and management of risk management plans, including risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies.

• Partners with team members and line function leadership to identify options to de-risk project plans and capitalize on opportunities.

• Leads or facilitates team discussion and documentation of alternative development options, including pros, cons, and risks.

Strategy Thinking and Problem Solving

• Leads or offers leadership in asset-level planning, including development and assessment of scenario