Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations

Role Summary

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. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecules (PSSM) develops the formulations and manufacturing processes needed to transform laboratory candidates into new medicines. Simply put, PSSM is Transforming Today’s Discoveries into Tomorrow’s Medicines.

The Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations, supports the global PSSM organization. This is a role for a proficient communicator and project leader who is both a strategic thinker and has strong execution skills. In this blended role, you will partner with the PSSM leadership team to develop and implement robust communications that help drive PSSM culture and promote the value of PSSM. You will serve as an active member of the PSSM EPIC (Equity, People, Inclusion, Culture) Team, providing a key link between the EPIC Team and PSSM communications. In addition to the work you do championing PSSM communications and colleague engagement, you will spend up to 50% of your time supporting PSSM initiatives, as both a leader and a team member.

Responsibilities

PSSM Communications and Value Messaging

• Provide communications guidance and support to PSSM senior leaders, including the Senior Vice President of PSSM, identifying communications opportunities and creating communications materials for distribution across PSSM and beyond

• Design, implement, and manage a global PSSM communications plan, driving colleague engagement and alignment to business priorities

• Proactively identify opportunities to advance PSSM colleague and stakeholder communications

• Sourcing material from across PSSM, establish and maintain a library of high impact presentation materials for use in engaging stakeholders, including PSSM "who we are" presentation

• Collaborate with science and technology colleagues for creation of internal and external scientific presentation material

• Develop creative new mechanisms and channels to promote the value PSSM delivers to Pfizer

• Manage PSSM communication channels, including SharePoint and Viva Engage

Colleague Engagement

• Develop and deliver colleague engagement forums, connecting leaders and colleagues

• Serve as an active member of the PSSM EPIC (Equity, People, Inclusion, Culture) Team, providing a key link between the EPIC Team and PSSM communications

Strategic Initiatives / Projects

• Lead PSSM strategic initiatives and projects, engaging with stakeholders at all levels and building alignment among cross-functional teams. Mobilize cross-functional teams in scoping, planning, and delivery of assigned projects, managing risks, and presenting on project progress

• Lead or represent SBS via membership on global (across sites or divisions) project teams aimed at improving business processes and implementation of best practices

• Coach other PSSM initiative leaders on the delivery and implementation of initiative / project communications plans, driving best practice across PSSM

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Business or Communications degree or BS in chemistry, engineering, or related discipline

• 7+ years experience in a Business Operations, Program Management, Communications, or R&D setting

• Demonstrated experience in delivering communications strategies and plans

• Strong, versatile writer with ability to grasp complex issues and topics, work under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment

• Ability to develop global messaging and materials across diverse audiences

• Strong project management skills, overseeing complex cross-functional projects

• Ability to navigate a large, global organization and create an effective network of colleagues across levels

• Energetic self-starter; self-directed, with impeccable attention to detail

• Proficiency with relevant IT tools, including SharePoint, Viva Engage, and PowerPoint

Nice-to-Have

• Educational background or experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related area

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Travel requ