Manager PilotPlnt/Clin Mfg

ROLE SUMMARY

The Solutions Prep manager oversees a team responsible for supporting the Pfizer Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences organization.

The successful candidate will lead a multi-shift team of 6-10 colleagues (both Pfizer and contract) responsible for the manufacturing of solutions/medias for the BRD organization at Chesterfield (development labs and GMP manufacturing). The successful, on-time delivery of these solutions and medias are critical to ensure project timelines are met. The complexity of this role is increased by the fact that these solutions and medias serve both GMP and non-GMP functions.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for manufacture of solutions and medias requested by the research groups at the Chesterfield site to support the Pfizer biologics pipeline.
• Responsible for extensive collaboration with lab scientists to ensure correct interpretation of custom orders and provide on-time delivery. Also collaborate with counterpart at the Andover site to ensure proper transfer of solution/media formulations and work practices.
• Lead a team that is supporting several hundred scientists within the BRD organization, ensuring that their varying needs are met as required.
• Lead a matrix team of single-points-of-contact from each line, ensuring that issues are identified and solved to guarantee continuity of service.
• Responsible for the supervision and career development for a team of 6-10 colleagues (internal and contract).
• Lead the design and qualification of new equipment or system improvements, changes, or upgrades, including software upgrades to the solutions ordering system.
• Strong chemistry knowledge required to provide guidance or direction for team and effectively communicate and/or escalate solutions/media related issues.
• Coordinate team activities and scheduling of operations for all solutions prep shifts, including shifting between GMP and non-GMP operations.
• Manage the released inventory for GMP operations, and the non-GMP inventory of chemicals for solutions and media manufacturing.
• Provide off-shift and on call support when necessary.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or MS in a biological or engineering discipline (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience in biologics manufacturing, including use of pressurized vessels, floor scales, and filtration systems.
• A minimum of 5 years of people management, matrix leadership or project leadership experience
• Demonstrated capability to work across functional areas.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex processing issues and ability to make decisions with minimal guidance required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of the biologics development process (cell culture, fermentation, and purification) is strongly desired to ensure adequate communication with researchers.
• Knowledge of GMP concepts, including eQMS, eLN, EBRs and EFRs, and a global document management system.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

Work Location Assignment:On Premise with relocation support available

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99900,00 to $166500,00. 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 | ). 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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