Use Your Power for Purpose
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them
What You Will Achieve
Successful candidate will lead a Process Centric Team of operations colleague in the production of aseptic pharmaceutical products. Candidate will demonstrate personal leadership, initiative, judgment and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to exhibiting planning/organizational skills. Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrate integrity and cooperation in working with diverse colleagues/groups.
Successful candidate will participate on multiple cross disciplinary teams and interface with multiple levels of Pfizer colleagues as well as guests to the site. Candidate will have responsibility and act as the Process Centric Team Lead across all shifts within the M17 Fill Team.
In this role, you will:
Responsible for leadership of assigned operations teams which includes ensuring: the safety of team members and the operation, cGMP’s are followed, production SOP’s are upheld, and production schedules are met. The TL/PCT Lead will work with the team to define metrics and guide results. The successful candidate will act as coach and mentor to transform production units into a cohesive, harmonized team. Responsible for counseling colleagues to assure proper development for their success, and to provide corrective action when necessary. Provide an environment that encourages creativity, innovative ideas, and engagement. TL/PCT Lead is also responsible to ensure timely performance feedback and appraisals for all team members.
Position is responsible for the M17 Filling operation including at the McPherson site. Will directly lead a team of 3 supervisors and indirectly lead a cross functional team of 30 colleagues in support of syringes fill manufacturing activities across a 24/7 operation. Strong teamwork and technical skills required. Will troubleshoot and solve production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation. Requires understanding of compliance, pharmaceutical, pharmacological, biological, biochemical, medical device, controlled substance and microbiological factors.
Responsible for leading team in identifying and implementing efficiency, safety, quality and cost improvements on equipment and processes. Possesses the ability to critically analyze filling processes for reproducibility, ruggedness, and root cause failure investigations of day-to-day operations. Requires developing strategies and systems to improve process performance. Ability to work in cross-functional teams with focus on deliverables, timelines, and meeting customer expectations (PC1) and requirements. Execution of production master schedule to meet supply & budgetary commitments. Provide inputs to the preparation of and attainment to annual budget & revisions to product costing. Participate in site’s capital investment strategies & driving execution of projects
Candidate will lead Operational Excellence initiatives (i.e. Kanban, M1 investigations, GB certification, etc.), develop OpEx skills of colleagues, and drive a culture of continuous improvement with their team utilizing IMEx principles.
Understanding and application of industry, functional and Pfizer-specific principles, theories, concepts and practices. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Knowledge of leadership principles. Focus is on leading/overseeing defined processes and production colleagues, which may require deep, detailed knowledge.
Provide solutions to a wide range of problems which require the regular use of ingenuity, innovation, and creativity. May refer to precedents and policies. Able to gather, analyze and interpret information and identify cause and effect relationships. Solutions are imaginative, practical, thorough, and in line with organization objectives. Able to adapt and respond positively to situations and people in order to meet changing work unit priorities. Operates within established HR policies and basic colleague relations guidelines.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Expected to spend majority of time in an office environment with daily walks through the shop floor, and to be trained in the appropriate gowning (minimum Grade D). Job may also require occasional weekend/nights shifts supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Work Schedule: work schedule is primarily M-F on days, but is in support of a 24/7 manufacturing environment. As such, work hours may need to adjust (including nights and weekends) from time to time (e.g., OTE all-colleague meetings, time of increased project activity requiring leadership presence, etc.).
Travel: travel to other sites, or to above-site locations with corporate/enabling functions may be required infrequently.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Last Date to Apply: 1/5/2026
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $102,900.00 to $171,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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
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