# Outsourcing and Operations Professional in Drug Safety Research and Development **Company**: Pfizer **Location**: Groton, Connecticut **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $36.74 to $61.23 per hour **Category**: Operations **Industry**: Healthcare **Apply**: https://pfizer.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PfizerCareers/job/United-States---Connecticut---Groton/DSRD-Outsourcing---Operations-Professional_4966521-2?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_e0dbac86-c62 ## Description A career with Pfizer is about discovering breakthroughs that change patients' lives. We need dedicated colleagues who are efficient, find solutions, and collaborate with others to achieve our purpose. The Outsourcing and Operations Professional in Drug Safety Research and Development (DSRD) is responsible for the smooth running of operational activities that support DSRD’s Outsourcing to Contract Research Organizations (CROs). **What You Will Achieve** In this role, you will: - Generate and track DSRD purchase orders in Ariba. - Support the review, approval, and tracking of DSRD vendor invoices. - Support the Outsourcing Lead in the scheduling and awarding of outsourced work with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) as needed. - Maintain and track project payments in the relevant systems, supporting compliance with study budget management requirements and providing high-quality financial data to Finance partners for monthly AP accruals and reporting. - Generate and track study agreements and work orders for DSRD outsourced work. - Submit and track external charitable funding and donation requests, supporting completion of applicable compliance and due diligence requirements. - Create and track due diligence screenings for DSRD consultants within the Engage system. - Serve as a DSRD resource for preferred purchasing systems and processes, in accordance with corporate policies. - Provide and support analyses, metrics, and reporting related to outsourcing workload and budget forecasts. **Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)** - High School Diploma with at least 6 years of experience including 2 or more years leading partnering support activities. - Demonstrated planning and organizing skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. - Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work with confidential documents and information. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to carry out all office functions proficiently and complete quality work on a timely basis. **Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)** - Bachelor's degree (BA/BS). - Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment. - Experience in training others and providing guidance to the team. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Proactive approach to work and the ability to initiate follow-up actions. - Familiarity with Pfizer organization and processes. - Experience using common AI tools. **Benefits** We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 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. ## Skills ### Required - Microsoft Office Suite - PowerPoint - Excel - Word - planning and organizing skills - interpersonal skills - communication skills ### Nice to have - Bachelor's degree - pharmaceutical industry knowledge - training others - organizational skills - AI tools --- Source: [Apply at pfizer.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com](https://pfizer.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PfizerCareers/job/United-States---Connecticut---Groton/DSRD-Outsourcing---Operations-Professional_4966521-2?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)