Manufacturing Business Ops & Systems Lead

Pfizer • Sanford, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager Business Operations and Systems supports the Manufacturing Operations organization to ensure established-product manufacturing and new-product introductions are conducted efficiently, effectively, safely, and compliantly, in support of project timelines and in alignment with the existing proteins organization. The role establishes a robust event and investigation program so batches can be compliantly released on time, and ensures systems and processes proactively address compliance and documentation requirements across Sanford Manufacturing. It also establishes a multi-year AMPS/MES deployment and sustainment program aligned with current and future business objectives.

The position leads business operations for Sanford Manufacturing Operations and oversees manufacturing support functions that may include mAbs investigations, Vaccine investigations, Documentation & Compliance, and AMPS/MES. It builds capabilities across areas of accountability, works with operations leaders to implement and monitor the IMEx production system, and drives system improvements and strategic projects that deliver cost savings and value creation.

The role is primarily onsite, with some hybrid work permissible, and includes routine excursions from the office to job sites and utility or manufacturing areas. The annual base salary range is $139,100 to $231,900, with eligibility for a performance-plan bonus targeting 17.5% of base salary and participation in a share-based long-term incentive program. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and an additional retirement savings contribution, paid vacation, holidays and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Relocation is not available for this position. Candidates must have permanent U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience; or master's degree and at least 5 years of experience; or PhD and at least 1 year of experience.
• At least 6 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience within complex manufacturing functions such as Operations, Quality, or Supply Chain.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a functional senior leadership team.
• Proven experience leading and participating in cross-functional and/or complex projects.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to meet the position's primarily onsite work requirements, with some hybrid work permissible.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of key quality and manufacturing systems.
• Experience in problem-solving, negotiations, presentations, and supervision of a multi-layered organization.
• Understanding of DMAIC (six sigma) tools and practices, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability when priorities change, deadlines must be met, and work takes place under pressure or in ambiguous situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working across business functions in a team environment.
• Diverse leadership experience and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and guiding colleagues' work to achieve meaningful outcomes and business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations for the Sanford Manufacturing Operations function.
• Lead manufacturing support functions, including mAbs investigations, Vaccine investigations, Documentation & Compliance, and AMPS/MES.
• Monitor and build capabilities and competencies across areas of accountability.
• Work with the operations leadership team to ensure full implementation of the IMEx production system and monitor its ongoing health.
• Drive continual system improvement initiatives and strategic projects to deliver cost savings and value creation.
• Establish a robust event and investigation program within manufacturing to support compliant, on-time batch release.
• Ensure systems and processes proactively address compliance and documentation-related batch-flow requirements across Sanford Manufacturing.
• Establish a multi-year AMPS/MES deployment and sustainment program aligned with business objectives.
• Support efficient, effective, safe, and compliant production of established products and introduction of new products, consistent with project timelines and the existing proteins organization.

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.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility for Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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