Pfizer

Director, Head of Bacterial Immunoassays

United States - New York - Pearl River Full time

Use Your Power for Purpose:

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. At the core of this mission is Research and Development, where we strive to transform advanced science and technologies into the most impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, you will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities. This collaborative effort accelerates the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally, fulfilling Pfizer’s commitment to making a significant difference in healthcare. Your work will be instrumental in improving patients' lives while working at Pfizer, collaborating with Pfizer’s nationwide Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) within the broader External Science & Innovation group to deliver a comprehensive and deep pipeline of drug candidates based on emerging science in the academic world.

What You Will Achieve:

In this role, you will:

  • Lead strategic direction, business performance, and financial management for complex activities within a Division or Global Business Unit

  • Manage people, technology, and financial resources, including those outside of direct authority, within a Division or Global Business Unit

  • Share knowledge across the Global Business Unit and establish systems for knowledge sharing

  • Foster continuous improvement and innovation in daily operations, encouraging acceptable risk-taking

  • Develop solutions to complex problems and hold accountability for decisions within the Division or Global Business Unit

  • Contribute to strategy development and execution, and manage talent and leadership development, including succession planning

  • Hold senior managers accountable for skill development and diversity, and lead resources to deliver on priorities

  • Set objectives and manage multiple high-complexity projects, leading scientists and reviewing experimental designs and data

  • Oversee planning, goal setting, and prioritization of novel drug programs, guiding experimentation in alignment with business unit strategy

  • Act as a primary scientific liaison with external partners, manage the vaccine/therapies group, and serve as a thought leader and spokesperson for Pfizer research

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s with at least 8 years of experience

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

  • Demonstrated ability to manage a team of scientists and promote individual career development

  • Ability to independently design, plan, execute, and interpret experiments

  • Technical knowledge and hands-on experience with molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and protein engineering

  • People Management Experience.

  • Proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) with over 7 years of experience

  • Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis

  • Experience in managing external partnerships and collaborations

  • Ability to influence and drive change across the organization

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to perform complex data analysis

  • Ability to focus on a topic for extended periods of time

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Overtime as required by business necessity

  • Travel up to 10%


ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise

  • Last date to apply is: December 1, 2025

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $169,700.00 to $282,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% 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.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer 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.

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Research and Development