Manager, Technical Operations - Packaging Engineering

Pfizer•Rocky Mount, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Why Patients Need You The Manager, Packaging Engineering provides strategic leadership and technical expertise to support Focus Factory Manufacturing Technology teams. This role serves as a Center of Excellence for packaging engineering, driving alignment with global and industry standards, and leading site-wide initiatives such as serialization and visual inspection programs, labeling and commodity changes, and regulatory compliance aspects associated with the role. The role is pivotal in ensuring the successful deployment of packaging solutions and capital projects across the site. How You Will Achieve It Lead a team that will drive strategic leadership and serve as a Center of Excellence for the Focus Factory Manufacturing Technology (Tech Ops) teams. Drive alignment with global and industry best practices in packaging, ensuring consistency and compliance across programs. Lead the development and execution of the Packaging Specification Program, Packaging Solutions, and Packaging Engineering initiatives. Artwork, shipper label and barcode management. Oversee the implementation and optimization of key systems including e-PALMS3 and QTE Solutions (Bartender) Lead the site visual inspection (VI) and serialization programs, coordinating with the FF and Capital project teams for project related work Manage the Artwork (Labeling) Program and support regulatory filing strategies for equipment and process content in CMC documents. Ensure successful deployment of sitewide technical projects, including capital projects, shutdowns, and initiatives aligned with the Site Master Plan and Technology Road Map. Act as Local Process Owner (LPO) for revolutionized packaging programs and facilitate Communities of Practice across site-wide teams. Lead complex investigations and support the implementation and monitoring of PQS and global standards. Own and manage the department budget, project selection and prioritization, and ensure delivery of technical project milestones and on-time CAPA/CC actions. Foster a mature Focus Factory model that supports autonomy in technical decision-making and a self-sustaining work structure.

Requirements

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
Strong background in Packaging Engineering practices.
Familiarity with regulatory filing strategies and PQS/global standard implementation.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional technical projects and capital planning.
Experience with regulatory artwork requirements, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional project execution.
Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams and capital projects
Working knowledge and understanding of SAP system

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of regulatory filing strategies and CMC documentation
Experience with Serialization and VI programs/processes
Demonstrated ability to manage complex investigations and technical problem-solving
Excellent project management skills, including budget oversight and milestone tracking
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in a mature Focus Factory or self-sustaining technical model is a plus
Ability to influence site-wide technical direction and drive strategic initiatives
Familiarity with tools such as e-PALMS3, QTE Solutions (Bartender), and visual inspection technologies is also considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead a team that will drive strategic leadership and serve as a Center of Excellence for the Focus Factory Manufacturing Technology (Tech Ops) teams.
Drive alignment with global and industry best practices in packaging, ensuring consistency and compliance across programs.
Lead the development and execution of the Packaging Specification Program, Packaging Solutions, and Packaging Engineering initiatives.
Artwork, shipper label and barcode management.
Oversee the implementation and optimization of key systems including e-PALMS3 and QTE Solutions (Bartender)
Lead the site visual inspection (VI) and serialization programs, coordinating with the FF and Capital project teams for project related work
Manage the Artwork (Labeling) Program and support regulatory filing strategies for equipment and process content in CMC documents.
Ensure successful deployment of sitewide technical projects, including capital projects, shutdowns, and initiatives aligned with the Site Master Plan and Technology Road Map.
Act as Local Process Owner (LPO) for revolutionized packaging programs and facilitate Communities of Practice across site-wide teams.
Lead complex investigations and support the implementation and monitoring of PQS and global standards.
Own and manage the department budget, project selection and prioritization, and ensure delivery of technical project milestones and on-time CAPA/CC actions.
Foster a mature Focus Factory model that supports autonomy in technical decision-making and a self-sustaining work structure.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

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