Why Patients Need You

At Pfizer, our mission is to inspire a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management that empowers colleagues and enables simple, effective processes. Whether you are managing projects or liaising with others, your contribution in this team will help in making our work easier and faster so that we can deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

What You Will Achieve

The Project Management Team supports various projects within the Pfizer Vaccines Research & Development (VRD) portfolio.  This PM role will provide overall project management support for VRD cross-functional project teams through management of the development, qualification, validation of laboratory assays and support of clinical testing operations.  The incumbent plays a key role in scenario and resource planning for assigned projects and provides information that the VRD Executive Leadership Team uses for prioritization and resource planning.

Typical responsibilities for this position include the development of comprehensive project plans, monitoring of project timelines and assisting in the coordination of deliverables across functional areas to achieve project goals. This position works closely and directly with project leaders and functional area representatives at all levels to achieve the desired goals. This position communicates formal plans and timelines for assigned projects to PM leadership to align goals with established priorities in the VRD portfolio, and alerts PM leadership to any resource constraints that might impact timely completion of assigned projects. This position may also play a role as backup for Clinical Immunological Business Analytics and Project Management Team Leadership when needed

How You Will Achieve It

• Providing overall project management support for VRD teams that develop and validate assays to ensure alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
• Act as technical SME of the clinical immunological and diagnostic assay portfolio.
• Aid in the identification of team performance issues and partners with team leadership to recommend and develop appropriate actions.
• Knowledgeable in project management planning tools.  Knowledge of individual assay and clinical testing project timelines and assumptions supporting VRD Program serological deliverables and milestones.
• Facilitates scenario planning including the development and assessment of options.
• Collaborate with each Project Leader, team members, and the senior leaders to develop project plans that encompass the overall strategy for the development of assays to support the project portfolio and ensure alignment with VRD priorities.
• Oversee multiple projects or project phases throughout the project lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution and closeout.
• Develop comprehensive timelines using project management tools including Microsoft Project and Think-Cell. 
• Assist Project Leaders in the organization of work into manageable clusters that minimize bottlenecks and unnecessary delays.
• Develop and harmonize the assay project management methodology across all projects to ensure best practices.
• Record meeting minutes and ensure actions are committed and properly documented to achieve timelines.
• Communicate project plans to Prioritization Leadership and the VRD executive team, as appropriate.
• Where applicable, perform job responsibilities in compliance with cGMP/GLP and all other regulatory agency requirements.
• Has ability to understand:
  • Organization
  • Business
  • Program
  • Internal processes
  • External processes
• Proven track record of effective team management skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to create an environment for collaborative work necessary for the team to be effective (e.g. appreciating different points of view).
• Knowledge of project management discipline as it is applied to assay development.
• Experience with relevant project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Think-Cell).
• Proficiency in the use of word processing, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• People skills - Required to achieve the program goals in a matrix team setting:
  • Motivation without direct authority
  • Collaborative skills
  • Influence/negotiation
  • Project management, e.g., facilitation

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 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.
• Basic understanding of the development, qualification and validation of laboratory assays.
• Experience with stakeholder management, governance management, and communicating key messages to senior-level stakeholders.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and approaches.

Nice-to-Have

• 10+ years of Experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• 10+ Years of Experience leading projects in a team environment
• Project management certification [Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)].
• Knowledge or practical experience working with relevant Systems such as Appian, LIMS and SAS.
• Experience working in the research and development of pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge or practical experience in the Vaccines Operations Model is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical research and assay development.
• Knowledge or practical experience in the development, qualification and validation of assays.
• Familiarity with GLP regulations.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require occasional weekend and evening work to meet critical business timelines.
• This position may require occasional travel to meetings, between Pfizer sites and other business-related travel.

Work Location Assignment: on-premise,/hybrid

Relocation support available

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $109,400.00 to $182,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% 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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