Shift lead Suite 2
Pfizer
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Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role 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.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Lead people, technology, and financial resources to achieve desired outcomes.
Actively share knowledge and encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Identify and develop innovative concepts for process or product improvements, taking calculated risks to achieve results.
Recognize and address development needs, creating opportunities for colleagues' growth.
Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports, providing mentorship and support to achieve the business objectives.
Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, batch records, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and plant protocols.
Lead investigations into equipment failures, implement corrective and preventive actions, and maintain clear communication to prevent reoccurrence.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Graduate/Post graduate with 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing/operations or a related field.
Min 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical operations regulated by agencies like the US-FDA, MHRA, TGA, etc.
Strong people management experience, preferably with 2+ years of team management experience.
Strong Quality and compliance understanding.
Proven record of problem-solving and decision-making skills
Demonstrated application of process improvement tools
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
Ability to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
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
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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