External Supply API Ops Lead (Secondment - 12 Months)

Pfizer•North Creek, WA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will be joining a team that is responsible for overseeing and directing all relationships, operations and performance of a portfolio of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), but primarily one located on the West Coast US. The role will have the responsibility of managing the transition of validation activity to first commercial activity at the CMO responsible for the first GLP-1 asset from the L-Metsera acquisition. As such, the role will require working in the Pacific time zone, although flexibility will be required to interact with European colleagues and US East Coast. Preference will be given to candidates located in the West Coast US area due to a requirement for time on site at the CMO in question. The position is responsible for managing virtual site operating teams (VSOTs) along with the indirect matrix management of the enabling function colleagues who sit on those teams. Your team will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the smooth and efficient operation of External Supply processes to ensure customers’ satisfaction and cost-effective supply. Your work with other Operations Leads, Supply Chain Planners, QA, Procurement, EHS, GTE, CMC, GSC, Finance and Customers at Business Units and Markets will develop a strong team to ensure supply excellence for Pfizer. As an Operations Lead, your advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts in the discipline and comprehensive knowledge of other disciplines will enable you to lead complex projects across the division. Your experience in project management will be used while reviewing status of projects and budgets, managing schedules and preparing status reports, developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality and client-satisfaction goals. Your ability to develop and manage plans will facilitate in achieving objectives, interpreting internal and external business challenges and recommending best practices for improvements. While managing complex project environments, you will be able to anticipate and troubleshoot roadblocks and influence teams to achieve targets for the division. It is your dedication that will make it possible for customers and patients to receive the medicines they need, when they need them.

Requirements

BA/BS with 8+ years of experience and / or MBA/MS with 7+ years of experience.
Demonstrated skills in planning, organization, working in matrix teams and managing project deliverables.
Proven project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time and work with a high degree of autonomy.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

PhD or JD with 5+ years of experience or MD/DVM with 4+ years of experience.
Knowledge of or expertise/qualification in peptide manufacturing and technology
Master’s degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience.
Knowledge of industry practice for Good Manufacturing Practices drug product manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of Supply Chain discipline, including managing scientific project deliverables and interfacing with Pfizer Global Supply and external partners.
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.

Responsibilities

Develop ideas and leads/co-leads complex projects across the Operating Unit.
Manage multiple drug substance sourcing programs to meet the needs of commercial teams.
Manage global stakeholders including but not limited to Product Portfolio Leaders, Brand Supply Leaders, GTEL and PharmSci and PGS leadership.
Negotiate and manage necessary contracts/agreements for supply and services from external vendors, as well as technology licenses.
Track and assist with the establishment of new vendors in Pfizer systems, to ensure correct access and details for future orders and quality management tracking.
Establish strategies for supply chain requirements (i.e. transport, storage, shipping qualification) and resolve technical challenges that will be unique to PGS in the commercial space.
Maintain awareness of potential new sourcing opportunities and identify strategic sourcing partners for the manufacture of pharmaceutical products who share common vision/values with Pfizer supply teams.
Ensure compliance with Legal Requirements of the “Foreign Corruption Policy Act” (FCPA) and related other legislation as directed by the relevant Pfizer Corporate Policies.