Sr Mgr/Team Lead, PPT Chemistry/Engineering Process Research

Why Patients Need You

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you will help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what's possible and taking action.

What You Will Achieve

The Senior Manager, PPT Chemistry/Engineering, Process Research will lead and manage a team of scientists. Key leadership accountabilities for this role will be, process research for new routes to key intermediates/products that are key to PC1 and/or PGS, 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: Process research and development of novel routes, aid in the development of their novel processes, perform production troubleshooting and support Supply Assurance as needed, develop 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 development research to produce new knowledge on new processes and execute ideas and plans to increase productivity of these processes. To 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 process research, working with global teams, 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 the supply assurance needs of the Plant. The PPT Chemistry/Engineer, Process Research Manager will report to the PPT Chemistry/Engineering leader.

How You Will Achieve It

The PPT Chemistry/Engineering, Process Research 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:

• Lead the development of new processes for compounds of interest for PGS and PC1
  
• Partner with PC1 on evaluating potential projects
  
• Contribute to early cost analysis of potential processes for PGS and PC1.
  
• Partner with PPT Chemistry/Engineering, Process Development in evaluating new processes
  
• Support process transfers
  
• People and technical leadership support to PPT Chemistry/Engineering Supply Assurance team.
  
• 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
  
• 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.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a Bachelors degree with at least 7 years of experience OR Masters degree with more than 6 years of experience, OR a PhD with 2+ years of experience
  
• Experience leading teams of scientists with varying levels of experience and formal education (BS/MS and/or PhD).
  
• Extensive experience developing and transferring new processes
  
• Extensive experience in Process Research
  
• Experience in costing/evaluating chemical processes
  
• 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 others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
  

Nice-to-Have

• BS/BA in related field and 15+ years of synthetic organic chemistry experience
  
• Experience in working with PC1 customers
  
• Experience in working with PGRD
  
• Experience in working with GTE
  

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

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 28, 2023
• Eligible for Relocation Package: Yes

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

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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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.

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