Project Manager Filling, Formulation, Preparation, and GMP Design

Why Patients Need You
Design and development of manufacturing processes is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you will help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what's possible and taking action.
What You Will Achieve
The Project manager role will manage the complete lifecycle of assigned capital projects at the Pfizer Rocky Mount, NC site. This will include preparing project scopes, budgets and schedules, specification, purchase, installation and qualification of production, facility and automation equipment and systems. Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and other business units as required. Act as an equipment/systems subject matter expert.
Your role will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing engineering projects and serve as liaison between engineering and operations. In your role, you will review the status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports. You and your team will assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
As a project manager for filling, formulation, and preparation areas, your breadth of knowledge will help us improve our products and processes. As a subject matter expert, you will be on a team responsible for site master planning for the filling, formulation and prep areas. Your risk-taking ability will help us advance new concepts and methodologies. You will provide technical guidance and oversight to team members and assist in problem solving, coaching them in fulfilling their day-to-day responsibilities and manage their overall development by arranging training and development programs. Understanding and expertise of equipment and processes such as CIP, SIP, VHP, weigh and dispense isolators, solution tanks, washers, autoclaves, VHP sanitization chambers, depyrogenation tunnels, fillers, stopper processors, and cappers will ensure master planning and capital projects meet the site's long range volume commitments and goals for growth. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It

• Manage multiple projects/ ongoing work activities of moderate complexity.
• Guide the successful completion of major capital programs and contribute to the completion of team, plant and/ or global goals, and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure that area projects are managed in accordance with best practices including on-time commissioning, qualification, and start-up. Completion of projects within budget and meeting established business partner expectations for successful project outcome(s).
• Drive key aspects of the annual budget process, working closely with Finance and Operations.
• Assure appropriate performance metrics exist and are in use for responsible plant area, including shop floor as well as management level metrics.
• Identify and recommend specific areas for change to meet cost, quality, supply or new product goals.
• Facilitate, educate and partner with operations colleagues to lead a culture of standard work and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead improvement projects (as project manager, or greenbelt / black belt leader) to deliver results in cost reduction, quality, supply or safety.
• Manage and review status of ongoing projects, develop new projects, track benefits of completed projects and set priorities.
• Manage the performance of direct reports and/or contractors through goal setting, ongoing assessments and coaching.
• Support the development of talent and capabilities of your team members and seek out training & development assignments for individuals who can advance to other positions.
• Support the manufacturing operations in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues and will act as a technical subject matter expert on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Identify and achieve cost reduction goals through the implementation of innovation and new technologies.
• Support the development of long-range plans for site infrastructure, compliance, modernization and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Comply with site wide procedures including change control, documentation, deviation reporting, cGMP compliance, safety, and electronic data security.
• Ability to utilize experience troubleshooting issues to root cause and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Ability to utilize project management tools for report generation utilizing MS Project or Primavera, budget tracking and timeline management tools.
• Can-do attitude and work ethic to take full ownership and proactive measures in managing capital projects.
• Ability to utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be hands on, while always thinking strategically.
• A consistent track record of results achievement.
• Provide mentorship for less senior engineers. This can include being accessible, listening, providing guidance, and help with goal setting.
• Continuing education and training to stay contemporary on current industry standards.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience OR an associates degree with 8 years of experience OR a bachelors with at least 5 years of experience OR Masters Degree with more than 3 years of experience, OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Excel / Word / Outlook / Project/ CAD (or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good people management, direct or indirect management, skills.
• Good communication skills, proactive, good initiative and ability to work under pressure.
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience managing process equipment projects.
• Background in manufacturing, automation, and utility support systems
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to the pharmaceutical industry for example FDA and EPA.

Nice-to-Have .

• Experience with Life Cycle Asset Management
• PMP (project management professional) or similar project management certification.
• Experience of project orientated admin/cost control/management.
• Strong managerial or supervisory experience in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop a team of technical resources to deliver on business needs.
• Technical expertise in pharmaceutical processing equipment such as pharma packaging, inspection, aseptic filling, formulation, clean utilities, high purity piping, sterilizers, and clean room design.
• 6 Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• CMRP (certified maintenance and reliability professional) or CEM (certified energy manager)

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical requirements to be in the field during project execution phases and could require lifting up to 40 lbs., sitting, standing, bending, or walking. Ability to write general correspondence, technical reports, perform mathematical calculations, data analysis, problem solving. Requires good written, oral communication and presentation skills. Requires good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.
Relocation support available
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% 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.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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