Pfizer

Global Technology & Engineering ES Technical Lead (Asia)

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Singapore, SGP

Hybrid

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

Leads global pharmaceutical technology and engineering projects across Asia, including technical transfers, source changes, cost improvement initiatives, process control strategies, co-development plans, and launch supply planning. Coordinates contract manufacturers, manages project plans and resources, aligns stakeholders on technology lifecycle priorities, and supports commercialization readiness, API supplier qualification, and manufacturing strategy.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Develop and co-lead innovative projects across the operating unit, ensuring timely communication with key stakeholders on source changes, technical transfers, and Cost Improvement Projects.
Manage project plans, timelines, resources, and address time constraints and scheduling conflicts.
Engage with contract manufacturers to ensure Pfizer's strategy is understood and resources are in place for execution.
Implement appropriate process control strategies across unit operations, including trending, review, and action plans as needed.
Develop and deliver Co-Development Plans for endorsement, incorporating key strategies for Ph3 readiness, Process Understanding, RFT, ICH, PV, and BLA/MAA filing.
Drive alignment across stakeholders on technical strategies and priorities identified in the Technology Lifecycle Plan.
Lead launch teams and operations sub-teams to develop strategic and tactical supply plans for the commercialization of new Pfizer products, ensuring a global focus.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of relevant experience
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across various business functions
Experience in project management and leading complex projects
Ability to develop and manage plans to achieve objectives

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience
Experience in problem-solving, negotiations, presentation, and supervision of a multi-layered organization
Understanding of DAMIC (six sigma) tools and practices with a focus on continuous improvement
Broad knowledge of technology transfer processes and manufacturing for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Good technical understanding of pharmaceutical processes and the impact of technical change
Demonstrated experience and competence in organizing, planning, and problem-solving related to qualifying new API suppliers
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to influence and drive alignment across stakeholders
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

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Skills Required

BA/BS degree with 6 or more years of experience
MBA/MS degree with 5 or more years of experience
PhD/JD with at least 1 year of experience
MD/DVM degree with relevant experience
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills
Project management and complex project leadership experience
Ability to develop and manage plans to achieve objectives
Master's degree and 10 or more years of relevant pharmaceutical experience
Problem-solving, negotiation, presentation, and multilayered organizational supervision experience
Understanding of DAMIC Six Sigma tools and practices
Knowledge of technology transfer processes and active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing
Technical understanding of pharmaceutical processes and technical change impacts
Experience qualifying new API suppliers
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment
Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
Understanding of responsible AI practices, risk management, and ethical AI use

What the Team is Saying

Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health support, with strong plan options and provider networks. Feedback suggests these programs are a clear standout within the total rewards package.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional company retirement contribution. Feedback suggests these elements are consistently highlighted as valuable components of overall compensation.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time are often characterized as generous, with some locations offering the ability to purchase additional vacation days. Feedback suggests this breadth contributes meaningfully to work‑life balance.

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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

121,990 Employees

Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.