Comparative Medicine Operation Team lead

Pfizer • Cambridge, MA

5d • $88,500 - $147,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world. As part of the Comparative Medicine team, you will support vivarium operations by managing an assigned portion of the vivarium and processes and delivering flawless animal care and welfare. You will be a first line manager of non-exempt staff located at the site and work with the management team to assure the quality of care and the animal facility environment and operational processes are in compliance with local and federal regulations and AAALAC International guidance as well as provide support to the Associate Director of Operations to help ensure resources are aligned with Research and Development prioritization. It is your hard work along with innovative ideas and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

Requirements

• BS/BA with 3 to 4 years' experience OR MA/MBA/MS with 1 to 2 years' experience required
• AALAS certification required
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• LATG certification preferred
• Supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical setting

Responsibilities

• Assure that the care and welfare of laboratory animals is maintained in compliance with or exceeding local, state, and federal regulations and AAALAC International guidelines
• Manage and engage animal care and technical staff at the site ensuring clear expectations of performance and adherence to established policies and procedures
• Assist in the hiring, mentoring, training and development of a diverse population of colleagues
• Act as an interface with the research community and ensure basic husbandry to complex specialty technical services is provided, including back up scheduling activities in Office Tracker
• Support effective management of physical resources along with operations management with responsibilities relating to supply order, inventory and/or invoice reconciliation
• Identify methods and procedures that have potential to increase staff safety, workflow, and operational efficiency
• May be required to work under one of the following: The United States Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act and associated Regulations and Standards, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Good Laboratory Practices, Public Health Service Policy and/or AAALAC accreditation standards.

Benefits

• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Relocation support available
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level