Drug Substance Purification Team Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to oversee our Drug Substance Purification team and processes. As a key member of our pharmaceutical manufacturing team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that patients and physicians have timely access to necessary medicines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department, ensuring alignment with short-term goals.
• Actively share knowledge and collaborate within and across departments to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement potential improvements in processes or products, taking calculated risks to develop innovative ideas.
• Solve moderately complex problems within your area of expertise and assist with cross-functional issues, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Oversee operational activities, manage multiple projects, and ensure compliance with regulations and Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) through effective execution of unit operations.
• Manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing assessment, recognizing and addressing development needs.
• Solicit input, explain complex concepts, and persuade others to adopt a point of view, building alignment across manufacturing assets.
• Own human performance event investigations as Lead Investigator, making autonomous decisions with minor impact and escalating significant decisions.
• Form, lead, and facilitate cross-functional teams to execute key processes, ensuring accountability for the production activities of numerous Pfizer products.
• Assist with short-range and long-range planning, including scheduling operations and staff, and coordinating facilities shutdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Encourage the participation and perspectives of all team members. Effectively listen to and explain difficult issues to reach shared understanding and build alignment.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a departmental liaison with primary support groups. Articulate challenges and solutions to technical and non-technical peers and to department management.
• Motivate direct and indirect reports to ensure the function works cross-functionally.

Requirements:

• 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 an associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
• Robust grasp of industry knowledge and business operations, such as financial basics, enterprise systems like payroll and inventory management
• Proficiency in administrative, managerial, and technical report writing skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer and presentation capabilities
• Experience in people management
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Continuous Improvement or Project Management
• Familiarity with Local Environmental Health and Safety standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in motivating and developing team members
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem-solving and enhance productivity

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary ranging from $106,000 to $176,600 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunity to work on a global team and contribute to the development of life-changing medicines

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for approximately 1-2 hours at a time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities