Senior Manager, ARD Instrument Systems
About The Position
Pfizer’s Research and Development team translates advanced science and technologies into therapies and vaccines. The Senior Manager, ARD Instrument Systems personally conducts work while leading a team of instrument systems professionals responsible for lifecycle management, operational performance, and continuous improvement of Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences ARD GxP-regulated laboratory systems. The position ensures instrument systems remain compliant, reliable, inspection-ready, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. It provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for instrument systems operations, data integrity oversight, and cross-functional engagement. The manager prioritizes team activities, removes barriers, establishes governance, drives standardization, and builds organizational capabilities to support sustainable growth and operational excellence. The role liaises with Quality, Global Workplace Experience, Digital, Validation, and Scientific functions to proactively manage instrument-related risks, meet regulatory requirements, and implement improvements. The position is on premise. Occasional travel to other Pfizer sites may be required. The stated U.S. annual base salary range is $116,000 to $193,400, with eligibility for a performance-plan bonus targeting 15% of base salary and a share-based long-term incentive program. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility. Candidates must have permanent U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 6 or more years of experience in a GMP laboratory or similar field; alternatively, a master’s degree and 5 or more years, or a PhD and 1 or more years.
- Significant experience supporting regulated laboratory, manufacturing, or quality environments.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical, quality, compliance, or instrument systems teams.
- Experience with regulated computerized systems, validation, and data integrity programs.
- Experience supporting audits or inspections concerning instrument lifecycle.
- Experience implementing operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated healthcare environments.
- Permanent work authorization in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting research, development, laboratories, quality, manufacturing, or technical organizations.
- Experience leading enterprise compliance, quality transformation, governance, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting digital quality transformations, eQMS implementations, or AI-enabled compliance solutions.
- Experience partnering with Quality Assurance, GWE, and Digital.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and capability-building efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team responsible for instrument systems lifecycle management, including prioritization, resource allocation, performance management, and talent development.
- Provide strategic oversight of instrument systems compliance, data integrity, computerized system controls, and adherence to GMP, GxP, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Establish and maintain inspection-ready processes and support internal audits, regulatory inspections, quality assessments, and remediation activities.
- Drive governance and oversight of instrument-related quality systems, including CAPAs, changes, risk assessments, and lifecycle documentation.
- Partner with Quality, GWE, Digital, and BTx ARD organizations to prioritize work, resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and ensure business continuity.
- Develop and maintain procedures, standards, work practices, and documentation for the instrument systems program and compliance framework.
- Lead training strategy and competency development for instrument systems personnel, including knowledge transfer, qualification, and ongoing capability building.
- Identify, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve compliance, reliability, system performance, user experience, efficiency, and scalability.
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.
- Eligibility for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan, with a bonus target of 15% of base salary.
- Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
