Pfizer

Process Centric Team Lead - Sterile Inspection (Secondment 12-18 Months)

United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo Full time

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

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

In this role, you will:

  • Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department to achieve organizational goals.

  • Actively share knowledge and expertise within the department to foster a collaborative environment.

  • Identify and implement potential improvements in processes or products, taking calculated risks to develop innovative ideas.

  • Solve moderately complex problems within the department and assist with issues outside the department when necessary.

  • Oversee operational activities to support the department's short-term goals and ensure compliance with industry standards.

  • Recognize and address the development needs of team members, collaborating to create and execute development plans.

  • Manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, and ongoing assessment to drive continuous improvement.

  • Communicate complex concepts effectively, solicit input, and persuade others to adopt a point of view while sharing your own rationale.

  • Oversee production cost centers and lead production teams, ensuring product quality and performance are on time and within budget.

  • Collaborate with quality, production, procurement, suppliers, and forwarding agents to maintain supply continuity and prepare for audits, while leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, cost efficiency, safety, and cycle time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 3 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.

  • Proven ability to contribute to and lead project teams.

  • Demonstrated capability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

  • Experience in managing multiple projects and ongoing work activities.

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, cGMPs, and company policies.

Nice-to-Have

  • Previous leadership experience.

  • Experience in providing technical leadership while working remotely.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • Ability to navigate complex organizational structures.

  • Experience in fostering both behavioral and technical growth within an organization.

  • Strong collaboration skills.

  • Experience in setting objectives and forecasting resource needs.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Job will include standing, walking, and sitting.

  • Occasional lifting may be required.

  • Wearing of production area gowning and personal protective equipment.

  • Frequent use of computer and production related digital systems.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Position supports 24/7 operation of Injectable Inspection.

  • Occasional weekend, variable shift, shutdown and holiday coverage.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: December 30, 2025

  • Additional Location Information: NO

  • Eligible for Relocation Package – NO

  • Secondment 12-18 months

  • If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.

  • There will be no change to your current work location.

  • Note: This secondment offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. It will need to be funded by the secondee’s home market.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer 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 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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Manufacturing