Principal Development Engineer - Device & Combination Products

What You Will Achieve

The Device Development Core Team Leader (DD CTL) provides comprehensive project leadership and operational excellence for the execution and delivery of assets/projects from early to late-stage development through launch.  The DD CTL serves as an operational leader, ensuring all required cross functional deliverables are achieved on or ahead of schedule, within budget target, and with quality that meets or exceeds business needs.  The DD CTL uses leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and influence team members to high team performance and individual achievement.  The DD CTL’s responsibilities encompass strategic problem-solving, project planning, compliance, program execution and delivery, team effectiveness, risk management, and communication management.   

How You Will Achieve It

Project Execution and Delivery

• Works with key stakeholders in Commercial, Launch Excellence, GTEL and other partner lines to define the product concept and lead the operational planning for assigned projects
• Provides a single point of accountability for all MDCP aspects of the assigned projects, interacting as necessary with stakeholders at all levels of management (inside and outside of PGS) to convey project information/updates and manage expectations.
• Responsible for planning and forecasting team budgets and resources, working with Launch Excellence to develop execution plans and then actively managing project budgets, plans, and forecasts.
• Works with Procurement, External Supply and PGS sites as applicable to manage interactions with third party manufacturers and other vendors necessary for the projects
• Negotiates the allocation of resources to support the endorsed strategy and development plan, including assessment and communication of any anticipated resource shortfalls to stakeholders
• Facilitates team in appropriate discussions leading to effective decision-making.
• Risk Analysis and Management
• Leads the team in the preparation, implementation, maintenance, communication, and management of risk management plans, including risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partners with team members and line function leadership to identify options to de-risk project plans and capitalize on opportunities.
• Leads or facilitates team discussion and documentation of alternative development options, including pros, cons, and risks.

Risk Analysis and Management

• Leads the team in the preparation, implementation, maintenance, communication, and management of risk management plans, including risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partners with team members and line function leadership to identify options to de-risk project plans and capitalize on opportunities.

Planning and Organization

• Drives creation/maintenance of Device Development project plans.
• Leads development of the program technical critical path. Ensures all functional line leaders understand the strategy, key milestones and interdependencies.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Pfizer policies and standards and local laws and regulations

Communication Skills

• Ensures effective, accurate, and timely communication of program information to meet the needs of the asset team and stakeholders

Ability to Influence and Motivate

• Utilizes negotiation, facilitation, meeting management, and conflict resolution skills to enhance team performance.

Here Is What You Need (Basic Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of
  experience; OR a master's degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR
  a PhD with 1+ years of experience
• Mastery of project management skills and product development.  Minimum of 7 years in Project Management / Leadership.
• >7 years of experience in developing medical devices, combination products and/or pharmaceuticals
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams as well as working independently in ambiguous situations/assignments, gathering input from colleagues and management to address project-related issues
• Planning experience and fiscal awareness are essential, as is a sustained record of satisfactory performance
• Technical abilities should include a sound knowledge of the medical device development process, an advanced technical knowledge within the applicant’s own discipline as well as a strong knowledge of other related disciplines
• Demonstrated skills in planning, scheduling, forecasting, including the use of relevant IT tools, together with the ability to use a high level of scientific / business judgement to adapt or create systems and processes by applying the breadth of knowledge and prior work experience.
• Demonstrated influencing and negotiating skills; and proven skills in developing others within own functional area. Ability to identify and develop options to support short to mid-term goals and set direction for team. High awareness of personal limits and a willingness to proactively consult others to ensure quality of judgement

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS) desirable. 
• Strong understanding of and experience in combination product development (drug plus device) highly preferred.
• Medical device development/design control experience preferred.
• Strong track record of performance on cross-functional teams and results through effective implementation of project management methodology, tools, and techniques.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, communication, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Experience with stakeholder management, governance management, and communicating key messages to senior-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize project management tools and techniques (such as developing integrated project plans, critical path management, project change control, project risk management, and decision analysis).
• Extensive hands-on experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent project planning system to create and manage project timelines
• Track record for delivery against challenging personal and team goals.
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging and complex matrix team environment.

 
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will be capable of independent problem solving and working with minimal direction under most circumstances. Applicants should demonstrate strongly collaborative behaviors and teamwork and demonstrate expertise in most or all of the following: team dynamics, coaching, negotiation, motivating and other soft skills necessary to foster team effectiveness in a matrixed environment. The successful candidate will also possess strong oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and computer skills are required.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Typically, less than 10%.  May be higher dependent on project and timing within project.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Last Date To Apply: May 29, 2026

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $124,400.00 to $207,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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.

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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