Lead Investigator
About The Position
Pfizer is hiring a Lead Investigator for its pharmaceutical manufacturing team. The role leads or co-leads moderately complex projects, manages time and resources, applies expertise to departmental work and problem-solving, and operates independently in ambiguous situations within established policies. The Lead Investigator troubleshoots on-site issues and works with site operations to maintain audit readiness, identify high-risk areas, and improve manufacturing processes in partnership with engineering and technical operations. The position manages changes in the area, guides operational teams, forecasts resources, and identifies improvement opportunities. It facilitates agreements across teams, leads clinical production efforts, and supports timely, injury-free, defect-free execution. The role also develops Operations Specialists, reviews area Change Controls, strengthens the compliance culture, enforces safety regulations, and sustains lean management practices. The position is based on premise and may involve a non-standard work schedule and some travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience; or a master's degree and at least 2 years of experience; or a PhD and 0 or more years of experience; or an associate's degree and 8 years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated expertise applying statistical methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes and quality control test methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation abilities.
- Permanent work authorization in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a GMP environment.
- Previous management experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem-solving and enhance productivity; curiosity about how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.
Responsibilities
- Lead or co-lead moderately complex projects and manage time and resources.
- Contribute to departmental work and resolve moderately complex problems.
- Make decisions guided by policies in non-standard situations and work independently in ambiguous scenarios.
- Complete assignments independently, seek guidance on complex issues, and review own and others' work.
- Use judgment and experience to serve as a resource for others and mentor colleagues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve on-site issues, collaborating with site operations to ensure continuous audit readiness.
- Identify high-risk areas and implement improvements in collaboration with engineering and technical operations.
- Manage changes in the area, guide operational teams, prepare resource forecasts, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Facilitate agreements between teams and lead clinical production efforts to support timely, injury-free, defect-free execution.
- Develop Operations Specialists' skills, review area Change Controls, strengthen compliance culture, enforce safety regulations, and sustain lean management practices.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Eligible to participate in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan, with a bonus target of 12.5% of base salary.
- Eligible to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits and programs intended to support colleagues' health and life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
