Our breakthroughs would not reach patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand their crucial role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to necessary medicines. Your role will involve determining manufacturing methods, procedures, and tooling requirements, as well as designing tools and planning production sequences in line with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, and other Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP). Your contributions will support Pfizer's mission to prioritize innovation, creativity, and respect for patients, colleagues, and society.
In this role, you will:
Accountable and responsible for leading assigned production staff to achieve targets and deliver and improve process or product consistency, quality/compliance, cost standards and customer service.
Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, performance assessment, salary recommendations, and employee counseling for a group of employees typically with similar technical responsibilities.
Ensures that work performed by the assigned staff is accurate, timely, efficient, and compliant with corporate policies, plant SOPs, cGMP regulations, and FDA regulations.
Participates in investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, applying tools like LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve quality, cost, safety and/or cycle time.
Collaborates effectively with other functional SMEs to ensure production goals are met and investigations are accurate and complete.
Has a basic understanding of product cost structure, budgeting process, and spending.
The main goal of the manager is to optimize resources to maximize production and ensure quality and safety standards.
Focus on Safety and GMP Compliance as operational priorities and as performance measures that should be included in metrics.
Know the processes and procedures, including the principles and practices of good data management (ALCOA), and be able to guide, advise, and coach their teams.
BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience or high School Diploma (or Equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience
A 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
In depth knowledge of Downstream Purification unit operations.
Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
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. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Mathematical calculations
Working knowledge of biotechnology product manufacturing in a cGMP environment. Including a working knowledge of fermentation, purification, centrifugation, homogenization, Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration (UF/DF), aseptic techniques and other filtration processes.
Optimize resources to maximize production and ensure quality and safety standards.
Supports a 24/7 facility.
2-2-3 schedule. Day shift 6am-6pm.
Last day to apply: May 5th, 2026
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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