Manager Of Operations (Secondment - 6 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Our breakthroughs would not reach patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand their crucial role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to necessary medicines.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

Your role will involve determining manufacturing methods, procedures, and tooling requirements, as well as designing tools and planning production sequences in line with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, and other Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP). Your contributions will support Pfizer's mission to prioritize innovation, creativity, and respect for patients, colleagues, and society.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

• Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department, ensuring alignment with short-term goals.

• Actively share knowledge and collaborate within and across departments to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

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

• Solve moderately complex problems within your area of expertise and assist with cross-functional issues, providing technical guidance and oversight.

• Oversee operational activities, manage multiple projects, and ensure compliance with regulations and GMP through effective execution of unit operations.

• Manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing assessment, recognizing and addressing development needs.

• Solicit input, explain complex concepts, and persuade others to adopt a point of view, building alignment across manufacturing assets.

• Own human performance event investigations as Lead Investigator, making autonomous decisions with minor impact and escalating significant decisions.

• Form, lead, and facilitate cross-functional teams to execute key processes, ensuring accountability for the production activities of numerous Pfizer products.

• Assist with short-range and long-range planning, including scheduling operations and staff, and coordinating facilities shutdowns and preventive maintenance.

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.

• A robust grasp of industry knowledge and business operations, such as financial basics, enterprise systems like payroll and inventory management.

• Proficiency in administrative, managerial, and technical report writing skills.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Strong computer and presentation capabilities.

• Experience in people management.

• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.

Nice-to-Have

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.

• Certifications in Continuous Improvement or Project Management.

• Familiarity with Local Environmental Health and Safety standards.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience in motivating and developing team members.

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able-bodied; must be able to climb flights of stairs and be standing for ~1-2 hours at a time.

• Inspiring – Motivate and develop self and others to drive the business forward.

• Courage – Consistently demonstrate accountability and integrity.

• Resilience – Respond to change with agility, optimism and innovation.

• Decisive – Manage complexity to make timely informed decisions.

• Focus – Develop impactful short- and long-term solutions for our customers and patients.

• Connected – collaborate with others to accomplish shared goals.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Add in the appropriate shifts of work.

• Rotating Shift 2PM-2AM

• Occasional off-shift requirements.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: August 7, 2026

• Additional Location Information: NA

• Eligible for Relocation Package – NO

• Secondment 6 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.

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

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

Manufacturing