Labs & Manufacturing Experience Lead (Senior Manager)
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WHY PATIENTS NEED YOUPfizer'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.POSITION SUMMARYThe Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecules (PSSM) group is part of Pfizer's Research & Development (PRD) organization and is responsible for developing the active pharmaceutical ingredients, formulations & manufacturing processes needed to transform laboratory candidate molecules into potential new medicines. The Data & Digital Innovation team (DDI) is part of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule Data Sciences line with a mission to transform the way scientific, operational and process information related to the design, development and clinical manufacturing of products is collected, stored, accessed, reported, and analyzed through innovative solutions that leverage state of the art digital technologies.PSSM's digital transformation journey will require a diverse portfolio of data & digital skills and technologies. Colleagues in PSSM use various digital solutions (either off-the-shelf or custom) built on a wide range of technical platforms and tools. This role will be primarily responsible for ensuring colleagues have a seamless experience using all the digital infrastructure as part of their jobs. This role will understand the daily work of PSSM colleagues and will blend knowledge of PSSM systems, IT hardware & networks and lab/manufacturing equipment to provide colleagues a world-class experience in their day-to-day interactions with digital systems and tools. This role will also be the single point of contact for all PSSM manufacturing and operations systems.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure colleagues can access and use Pfizer provided digital equipment and assets without any issuesIncrease colleague engagement and compliance with systems and tools by organizing design thinking and brainstorming workshopsLead and organize office hours with various lines to discuss digital chokepoints and issuesPartner with vendors and Pfizer Digital teams to resolve network and other infrastructure issuesManage current digital hardware for PSSMPartner with New Technologies & Innovation lead to implement new capabilities (RFID, 5G etc.)Collaborate with Pfizer Digital to implement standardized tools and platformsLead and drive adoption of modern, cloud-based technologies through consistent training and learning based workshopsRepresent DDI / Data Sciences at crossline teams and forums such as PSSM Capital Board, GWE, Site Planning Teams etc.Understand current state for lab and manufacturing support processes and develop future state proposals (e.g. Easy Button) to make it easier for colleaguesAlign system-based workflows across sites (Groton, RCMF, Chennai etc.)Provide system stewardship for all PSSM manufacturing systems (eBR, Historian, Control Systems etc.)Align with partner lines (BTxPS, PGS etc.) to ensure the same systems (or similar technologies) are used for a given business process to enable facile data sharingMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Science or similar field of study with 10+ years of related pharmaceutical experience OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Science or similar field of study with 5+ years of related pharmaceutical experienceStrong awareness / experience with programming languages (python), data and digital technologies and infrastructure like cloud platformsKnowledge of lab and manufacturing equipment and lab benchtop hardware & softwareExcellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information.Knowledge of various operating systems for devices (Windows, iOS, Android)PREFERRED QUALIIFICATIONS Familiarity with pharmaceutical research and development processesPharmaceutical Labs and/or Manufacturing experienceExperience with data managementCandidate 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.The annual base salary for this position ranges from $131,200.00 to $218,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.Sunshine ActPfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.EEO & Employment EligibilityPfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.Information & Business TechSummaryLocation: United States - Connecticut - GrotonType: Full time