Job Description

What You Will Achieve

The Manager, PPT Chemistry/Engineering, Supply Assurance will lead and manage a team of scientists.  Key leadership accountabilities for this role will be QAR and change control guidance, raw material evaluations, distressed inventory review/recommendations, product/process technical stewardship, people leadership, technical problem solving, compliance leadership, and customer service to assure the best service provided to site operational teams.  The effective manager will oversee and guide the team in its responsibilities which will include:  Perform production troubleshooting and support, process improvements for the API plant, serving as primary technical experts for the manufacturing methods, performing scientific laboratory studies, and making recommendations to improve manufacturing reliability, cost, safety, compliance, and environmental performance.  Working closely with the manufacturing plant, reviewing procedures, reviewing process performance data, and solving process problems.  The team is also expected to provide technical knowledge, expertise, evaluation for other support functions.   The leader will oversee exploratory research to produce new knowledge on current processes and execute ideas and plans to increase productivity.  Ensure research proposals are technically and economically sound for developing and evaluating improved chemistry, equipment, and processes.  They will report progress of research work and significance of the results. Recommends utilization of the results or changes in the scope of work or termination of projects.  A successful candidate will have significant prior experience in Supply Assurance and a track-record of collaborating & innovating with cross-functional teams.  They will work with the leaders and staff from the other PPT Chemistry/Engineering teams to ensure the Plant has the timely and needed support on Supply Assurance.  The PPT Chemistry/Engineering, Supply Assurance Manager will report to the PPT Chemistry/Engineering Leader. 

How You Will Achieve It

The PPT Chemistry/Engineering, Supply Assurance Manager may be assigned to lead and/or assist in the development of ad-hoc projects outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.  However, core responsibilities include the following: 

• People and technical leadership support to PPT Chemistry/Engineering, Supply Assurance team.

• Lead the scale-up lab evaluations and approvals

• Review, suggest and implement the latest technologies for the scale up lab. 

• Attend/lead meetings with the plant on current issues/programs and keep upper management informed. 

• Actively involved in daily operations.

• Provide technical leadership in the investigations to determine root cause and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain and other site and global colleagues to meet the production schedules, ensure technical excellence, commercial supply, uphold quality standards, driving towards zero defects. Ensures quality data is gathered to assist in making process recommendations to the plant

• Monitors the Plants Supply Assurance needs and works with assigned resources to ensure appropriate support. 

• Recognize ongoing training/development needs to continually ensure the develop their staff and capabilities to ensure a high-level scientific expertise.

• Identifies new tools/ technology/ processes that aid in the achievement of performance standards

• Applies extensive technical and industry-specific and non-specific expertise and has full knowledge of the requirements of other related disciplines (technical, Regulatory, QO, Project Management, etcetera).

• Able to adapt and respond positively to a variety of situations and people in order to meet changing work unit priorities

• Decisions impact the achievement of objectives and the reputation of the department, and actions help to set the reputation of the department.

• Monitors and manages the efforts of colleagues to achieve delivery of short-term to mid-term goals.

• Leads and motivates others, generating commitment and a shared sense of purpose. Enables others to contribute their best. 

• Acts as technical mentor who engages talent to meet objectives. 

• Acts as an advisor to management, offering recommendations and assessments, and often owning drive for decisions and implementation.

All activity will be performed consistently with Pfizer’s mission, values, and applicable policies and guidance.

Qualifications 

Must-Have 

• Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience;

• OR an Associates degree with 8 years of experience;

• OR a Bachelors degree with at least 5 years of experience;

• OR Masters Degree with more than 3 years of experience,;

• OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience.

• Extensive experience evaluating Plant QARs, Events, and Plant upsets

• Extensive experience working with Regulatory, Quality, Project Management, and Safety,   

• Candidate has demonstrated a diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach scientists, oversee and guide the work of other scientists to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Nice-to-Have 

• Experience leading teams of scientists with varying levels of experience and formal education (BS/MS and/or PhD). 

• Experience in supporting scale-up and technology transfer to pilot or commercial scale facilities.

• Significant experience in kilo laboratory experimentation and development.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Position involves considerable standing in the laboratory, working with the hands and arms, and computer work.

Must be able to work with a variety of chemical and biological materials, and in chemical manufacturing facilities.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements

Must be able to work non-regular schedules as needed to accommodate the needs of laboratory and production operations.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Other Job Details

• Last Date to Apply: March 16, 2023
• Eligible for Relocation Package: Yes

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