Manager, People Experience - US Field Medical Affairs

Pfizer • San Diego, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Pfizer, the People Experience division is at the heart of our mission to improve patients' lives. Your unique perspectives and experiences will help us challenge the status quo and create space for meaningful work. Whether you are supporting our colleagues directly or working behind the scenes, your contributions will be vital in making Pfizer a place where everyone can thrive. In this role, you will: Lead and manage moderately complex projects for the US Field Medical organization, efficiently utilizing time and resources to drive successful outcomes. Apply advanced skills and knowledge to support departmental objectives and independently resolve moderately complex issues facing field medical teams across the country. Review deliverables and seek constructive feedback, mentor colleagues, and exercise sound judgment informed by professional experience. Maintain accurate employee records, administer compensation and benefits programs, and coordinate training sessions for a geographically dispersed team of medical professionals. Facilitate the creation of team agreements, introduce new HR concepts, and coach leaders on effective use of HR processes and tools to promote best practices. Oversee performance management and talent review processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal company policies. Collaborate with HR stakeholders to implement business initiatives, support recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and compensation activities, and foster a culture of engagement and continuous improvement while advising managers on personnel issues and staying current with labor laws.

Requirements

• A BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience, an MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience, a PhD/JD with any years of experience, an associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Extensive knowledge of effective HR procedures and policies
• Excellent consulting skills
• Ability to coach and build strong relationships with diverse individuals across the organization
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in managing employee relations

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Demonstrated ability in managing employee relations and union relations
• Understanding and integration of both internal and external business drivers
• Knowledge of financial metrics to drive talent outcomes for the business
• HR working experience in a multi-national organization
• Proven track record of promoting employee value proposition
• Experience in Change Management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• High level of emotional intelligence and adaptability
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage moderately complex projects for the US Field Medical organization
• Apply advanced skills and knowledge to support departmental objectives
• Independently resolve moderately complex issues facing field medical teams across the country
• Review deliverables and seek constructive feedback
• Mentor colleagues
• Maintain accurate employee records
• Administer compensation and benefits programs
• Coordinate training sessions for a geographically dispersed team of medical professionals
• Facilitate the creation of team agreements
• Introduce new HR concepts
• Coach leaders on effective use of HR processes and tools to promote best practices
• Oversee performance management and talent review processes
• Collaborate with HR stakeholders to implement business initiatives
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities
• Foster a culture of engagement and continuous improvement
• Advise managers on personnel issues
• Stay current with labor laws

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary
• eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
• 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

What This Job Offers

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