Site Engineering Leader

Pfizer • Franklin, OH

1d • $139,100 - $231,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Franklin Site Engineering Leader is a senior member of the Site Leadership Team who defines site goals and identifies programs and resources to support critical business needs. The role directly leads technical subject matter experts across Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, and Automation, and serves as the site's technical expert in strategic asset management. The position requires broad technical expertise across these disciplines.

The Engineering Leader develops comprehensive, long-term master capital plans aligned with GH&B investment strategies and executes the Franklin Site's annual project portfolio. The role also helps define and deliver site initiatives aligned with Network strategies, advances strategic capital and Environmental/Sustainability programs, and reports performance and program updates at monthly Tier Site Performance Review meetings.

The leader manages project execution from design through contract selection and award, construction, commissioning and verification, operational readiness, handover to Operations, and closeout. Depending on the project, the role may serve as project director or support project leads. The position establishes project governance and communications, manages project costs and forecasts, and uses standard project controls.

The role is responsible for the Site Maintenance and Calibration Team, equipment reliability programs, and the annual departmental budget. It directly manages the Site Automation Team, ensuring system-wide compliance, data integrity, and cybersecurity standards, and provides appropriate resources for day-to-day automation technical support. The leader also develops the site's strategic plan and action plans for corporate sustainability commitments, with performance metrics to measure success.

The position is based on-premise, with frequent time in manufacturing areas as well as an office environment. The colleague must be willing to work off-hours when project or production demands require it. Travel is minimal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or a Master’s degree and more than 5 years of experience; or a Ph.D. and at least 1 year of experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including experience in a leadership role at a manufacturing site.
• Effective performance management, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a commitment to mutual accountability and a track record of talent development and succession planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, public relations, and interpersonal communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of GMP regulatory standards.
• Ability to participate actively in resolving technical challenges.
• Demonstrated analytical and business skills, including financial acumen.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with ERP systems, their interfaces, and databases.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and productivity, along with curiosity about their potential and understanding of responsible AI practices, risk management, and ethical use.
• Breadth of diverse leadership experience and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and overseeing and guiding colleagues' work to achieve meaningful outcomes and business impact.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a senior member of the Site Leadership Team in identifying site goals and programs that support business outcomes and align with Network strategies.
• Define programs and identify site resources to deliver short- and long-term site initiatives and goals.
• Partner with PGE leaders to advance Network strategies, including strategic capital investment and Environmental/Sustainability programs, and lead their implementation at the site.
• Provide performance and program updates at monthly Tier Site Performance Review meetings.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
• Promote a positive work environment that supports Courage, Excellence, Equity, Joy, and colleague engagement.
• Manage project execution from design through contracting, construction, commissioning and verification, operational readiness, Operations handover, and project closeout.
• Serve as project director or support project leads on projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Establish project governance structures, communications plans, and effective working relationships with end users and stakeholders.
• Manage project costs and forecasts, deliver projects within budget, and implement standard project controls.
• Create the site strategic plan for corporate Sustainability commitments and work with site leadership to implement associated action plans.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics to measure program success.
• Manage the Site Maintenance and Calibration Team, equipment reliability programs, and the annual departmental budget.
• Directly manage the Site Automation Team and ensure system-wide compliance, data integrity, and cybersecurity standards.
• Ensure appropriate resources are available for day-to-day automation technical support.

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 to participate in 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.
• Relocation support may be available based on business needs and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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