Safety Surveillance Research Study Implementation Manager (Secondment 9-12 Months)
About The Position
This role is a secondment for 9-12 months. The secondment will need to be financially supported in full by the applicant's current function. There is no unfilled vacancy at this time for this secondment to be converted into a role on the team in a permanent capacity once it concludes. At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management, empowering colleagues and streamlining processes. Whether managing projects or collaborating with others, your role in this team is crucial in simplifying and accelerating our work. This enables us to deliver groundbreaking innovations that transform patients' lives. Your contributions will make our operations more efficient and effective, driving us towards achieving our goal of making a significant impact on healthcare. Join us in this mission to inspire excellence and facilitate breakthroughs that truly matter.
Requirements
- Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 5+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial/customer-facing roles across the business.
- Knowledge of the workings of pharmaceutical manufacturing and associated processes.
- Experience working in Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment.
- Familiarity with Pharmaceutical Sciences infrastructure.
- Proactive and has a creative entrepreneurial attitude with evidence of ability to execute key projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer and software applications.
- Permanent work authorization in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree with at least 3+ 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.
- Specific experience in managing pharmaceutical, technical, or medical device projects and clinical programs.
- Knowledge and certification in operational excellence methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to adapt to changes in business strategies and operational imperatives.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior colleagues.
- 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 or co-lead moderately complex projects, effectively managing time and resources.
- Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work.
- Resolve moderately complex problems and develop new options, guided by policies in non-standard situations.
- Operate independently in ambiguous situations and determine objectives of assignments.
- Review your own work and seek directional review from others, potentially reviewing colleagues' work in a mentor role.
- Oversee operational aspects of ongoing improvement projects, acting as a liaison between Project Team and Line Management.
- Support programs by reviewing project status, budgets, schedules, and preparing comprehensive status reports.
- Identify project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
- Guide operational teams in managing projects, forecasting resource requirements, and identifying areas for improvement in products, processes, or services.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
