Pfizer

Senior team leader

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Vizag, Vishākhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IND

In-Office

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 pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, projects, personnel, and resources within a sub-business unit. Oversees quality, efficiency, batch records, computerized manufacturing activities, process improvements, staff training, GMP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with technical, engineering, quality, and leadership teams. Manages direct and indirect reports, resolves complex problems, supports operational goals, and communicates with internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory agencies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
Our breakthroughs would not reach patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their roles in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. The importance of your role cannot be overstated, as you help bridge the gap between innovation and patient care, making a tangible difference in countless lives.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Manage projects and set objectives within the Sub Business Unit, handling moderate complexity
Lead people, technology, and financial resources, often through influence rather than direct authority
Actively share knowledge and encourage others to do the same within the Sub Business Unit
Identify and implement potential improvements in processes or products, taking risks to achieve results
Solve complex problems, utilizing experience from various areas as needed
Establish operational activities to support the Sub Business Unit's mid-term goals and recognize development needs
Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports, aligning with the Sub Business Unit's objectives
Partner with leadership from the Global or Sub Business Unit to achieve shared objectives
Maximize quality and efficiency, complete batch records, and work in an integrated computerized manufacturing environment
Train staff on safety practices, departmental procedures, product inspection, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP), while coordinating with other departments and supporting technical and engineering activities

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or B pharm with 5+ years or associate's degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
Proven record of problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong people management experience
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively within the department, cross-functionally at the site, and with outside customers and regulatory agencies
Proficiency in computer literacy, particularly in managing Excel spreadsheets
Knowledge of Microsoft Applications

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

Master's degree
Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Strong background in Manufacturing, Technical Services, Materials Management, QA/QC, and Engineering
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
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: On Premise
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 .
Manufacturing

Skills Required

High school diploma or equivalent with 8 or more years of relevant experience, or Bachelor of Pharmacy with 5 or more years, or associate degree with 6 or more years, or bachelor's degree with 2 or more years, or MBA/MS with relevant experience
Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong people management experience
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate within the department, cross-functionally at the site, and with outside customers and regulatory agencies
Computer literacy, particularly managing Excel spreadsheets
Knowledge of Microsoft applications
Master's degree
Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
Background in manufacturing, technical services, materials management, QA/QC, or engineering
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, including understanding responsible AI practices

What the Team is Saying

Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, dental and vision, mental-health services, telehealth, and eligible Pfizer medications at no cost. Family-building benefits such as infertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy support further reinforce the offering.
Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching plus an additional company retirement contribution, alongside access to financial-planning resources. This combination is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 holidays, three to six weeks of vacation depending on service, and the option to purchase additional vacation weeks, plus dedicated caregiver-leave days. Twelve weeks of paid parental leave and backup care resources add flexibility for family needs.

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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.