Director, Kendall Square Site Affairs / Scientific Portfolio Operations Support

ROLE SUMMARY
The Kendall Square (KSQ) Site Affairs Lead will coordinate the strategy and implementation for colleague engagement, site operations, external outreach and internal communications. They will report to the Head of Scientific Operations in Preclinical and Translational Sciences (P&TS). They will work closely with the KSQ Site Head, GWE, and EHS at the KSQ site to implement the site strategy and operations to ensure Pfizer-Kendall Square remains a preeminent research facility, to strengthen our ability to recruit and retain top talent, and to support a culture aligned with our corporate values. S/he will oversee day-to-day operations of the site and act as the main point of contact for all KSQ functions that operate at the site as well as support functions such as Global Operations, Security, Business Technology, and Finance. They will be required to build strong and sustainable relationships with leaders and colleagues across the site.
The colleague in this role will be relied upon as a key strategic thinking partner for the Cambridge site and will be a key member of the innovation initiatives that will contribute to the site and Pfizer, overall. The individual should have a proactive and strategic approach to building partnerships externally and working to influence, develop, and attract and retain valuable talent.
In addition to the KSQ Site affairs responsibilities, this role will also provide operational and project support in the area of Scientific Operations to the Head of Scientific Operations. Upon direction of the Head of Scientific operations this role will be responsible to lead and/or support and/or participate in specific assigned Scientific Operations Projects in the areas of portfolio and/or resource management and planning.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Colleague Engagement:

• Leverage their business and scientific expertise to lead the Site Affairs team and provide leadership for the KSQ site
• Is responsible to enable delivery of the R&D portfolio through the scientists and staff the reside at the KSQ site
• Lead KSQ colleague engagement strategy in partnership with Head of Scientific Operations, KSQ Site Head and the site leadership team
• Accountable for creating and enabling a culture where every colleague can do their best work and feels valued for their contribution to portfolio goals
• Lead the KSQ Site Affairs team for internal events with Pfizer ELT, R&D LT and other executive leader visits
• Collaborate with the Site Affairs leads across R&D and PGS sites to support programming to identify areas of synergy and opportunities for cross-site programming
• Responsible for KSQ internal communications

External Partnerships and Outreach:

• Responsible for hosting external visitors to provide overview and tour of the Cambridge site speaking to our science and portfolio
• Partner to Pfizer Corp Government Affairs to support their work to engage Massachusetts legislative leaders and international government officials as needed to support Pfizer's business in those countries
• Engage other leaders in Boston-area industry and trade organizations as the Pfizer representative e.g Kendall Square Association, MassBio trade organization
• Establish a program for Pfizer Cambridge colleagues to engage in volunteer opportunities

Site Operations:

• Responsible for overseeing site operations activities related to the KSQ R&D site in partnership with the GWE Site Lead.
• Ensure that KSQ remains a state-of-the art R&D site that is designed optimally to support a highly productive R&D environment.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for KSQ site to resolve issues
• Representing the scientists and all staff at the KSQ site to Enabling functions to ensure all staff have the resources and facilities needed to deliver the portfolio
• A key decision-maker for prioritizing site facility & enhancement projects, such as space planning and renovations to optimize laboratory and office space utilization
• Co-lead KSQ Crisis Management & Business Continuity team with KSQ Head of Security and GWE
• Represent R&Din all KSQ Real Estate decisions and long-term facility strategies
• Responsible for managing the KSQ Site Affairs budget

Scientific Operations Support:

• Lead, and/or support and/or participate in designated Scientific Operations projects in the areas of (but not limited to) portfolio analysis, portfolio management, financial resource management & tracking, external stakeholder management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's and 8+ years, OR Master's and 7+ years, OR PhD with 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in budget management.
• Track record in establishing and managing external partnerships.
• Experience in developing and executing communications strategies.
• A strong track record as a strategic thinker and implementer
• Experience in portfolio, financial and business planning, operations, and resource management
• Ability to supervise and develop a team of professionals to lead Site Affairs
• Crisp decision-maker
• Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence."
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and work collaboratively.
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dynamic environment while demonstrating a resourceful, positive attitude and superior work ethic.

This is a hybrid role requiring you to live within commuting distance and work on-site an average of 2.5 days per week or more as needed.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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