Pfizer

Sr. Project Specialist Technical Services (Secondment / 12-18 Months)

United States - Massachusetts - Andover Full time

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

As a Senior Project Specialist, you will play a crucial role in improving patients' lives by providing project management support for the planning and execution of drug substance manufacturing product lifecycles projects. These projects may include new product introduction and launch, updates to manufacturing technology, enhancements for process robustness and advancement of supply assurance initiatives. Your contributions will directly impact the development and delivery of innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients worldwide. Join us in our mission to bring breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

  • Under general direction of the manager, lead cross-functional teams in planning and executing drug substance manufacturing projects with site stakeholders.

  • Work with the project team to establish project timeline and milestones to ensure delivery of key project objectives.

  • Facilitate development of solutions for project timeline or technical challenges with area SMEs.

  • Use your knowledge of global and local procedures for technology transfer, process validation, and related global regulatory submissions to review project compliance to program requirements and escalate for corrective actions if necessary.

  • Implement improvements to site business processes relevant to technology transfer, process validation, and technical product lifecycles projects as needed.

  • Prepare and verify data for reports or presentations with stakeholders or site project governances.

  • Support continuous improvement efforts for PLP team business practices and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 1 year of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
  • 4+ years of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry experience

  • Understanding of drug substance manufacturing process and process lifecycle management.

  • Strong Knowledge of GMP regulations

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-Have

  • Formal training in project management and prior project management experience

  • Experience using common project management tools, including MS Project or Planner

  • Interest in applying AI tools to support CI efforts

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform mathematical calculations, scientific computation, and complex data analysis

OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: March 6, 2025

  • Additional Location Information: n/a

  • 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.

  • Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).

  • 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.

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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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