VP - Digital and Technology PGS Network Automation Leader
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Step into a global leadership role at the heart of Pfizer’s manufacturing transformation! As the Digital and Technology PGS Network and Automation Leader, you’ll drive innovation across 36 world‑class manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, ensuring patients everywhere receive reliable, high‑quality medicines.
* Lead the charge in digital, technology, and automation excellence—providing senior leadership and operational support that keeps Pfizer’s manufacturing sites at the cutting edge.
* Champion cybersecurity and resilience by heading the Network Operations team, safeguarding operations against emerging threats.
* Shape the future by collaborating with visionary leaders to design and execute 3‑to‑5‑year strategic roadmaps, integrating breakthrough technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, smart sensors, and Augmented Reality.
* Unify and optimize automation across the network, developing a single, powerful data model that unlocks real‑time insights from every site.
* Drive continuous improvement—aligning digital and automation lifecycle management and portfolio investments to maximize value and minimize production outages.
* Stay ahead of the curve by proactively identifying trends and regulatory shifts, swiftly implementing enhancements that keep Pfizer’s operations compliant and competitive.
This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role. You’ll collaborate with senior executives, plant leaders, and global teams, managing a portfolio exceeding $100M while leading a global organization of over 300 colleagues. Success demands agility, strategic vision, and the ability to make bold decisions in fast‑moving environments.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead a global movement: Inspire and guide over 300 Digital and Technology colleagues, plus a dynamic network of external partners, to deliver world‑class operations support across Pfizer’s manufacturing and distribution footprint. Your leadership will set the pace for digital transformation and operational excellence.
* Be the digital heartbeat of the network: Serve as the single point of contact for PGS Site Leaders, orchestrating seamless collaboration and strategic alignment across the entire Digital and Technology organization.
* Champion cybersecurity and resilience: Take command of the Digital PGS Network’s response to cybersecurity threats and incidents.
* Drive innovation from the shop floor to the cloud: Optimize the entire technology stack—from enterprise systems to cutting‑edge automation—unlocking new value and driving competitive advantage for PGS.
* Shape the future of compliance and quality: Stay ahead of emerging requirements from internal and external auditors, ensuring our digital operations remain compliant, secure, and ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
* Empower stakeholders and drive governance: Manage expectations, prioritize digital and automation initiatives, and lead governance discussions for the Digital Site Network application portfolio.
* Mitigate critical issues with decisive action: When outages strike, you’ll be the leader who makes bold, immediate decisions to restore operations and protect our manufacturing site network.
* Build a culture of excellence: Foster a strong sense of team, develop talent, and elevate digital, technical, and automation capabilities across the organization.
* Deliver results that matter: Ensure our Application Support teams consistently meet Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and customer satisfaction goals—keeping Pfizer’s manufacturing site network running smoothly and reliably.
Basic Qualifications
* 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.
* Education: BA or BS in preferred disciplines: Information Technology, Manufacturing or Business Management. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
* 20+ years progressive experience leading global organizations.
* Experience with large scale / complex global organizations required.
* Digital Manufacturing experience required.
* Control system automation.
* Broad domain expertise across multiple business functions required.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in Manufacturing site operations including the shop floor.
* Experience working in a manufacturing operation strongly preferred.
* Global cultural awareness required.
* Proven Team Leadership and Management Experience.
* Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
Physical/Mental Requirements
* Travel between primary work location and PGS locations.
* Ability to participate in GEMBA walks, plant tours, etc.
Non‑standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements
* Role will require meetings/calls/events outside of traditional working hours due to the global nature of the organization.
* Up to 50% travel required.
Other Details:
Last date to apply is November 5, 2025.
Other locations will be considered.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $280,400.00 to $467,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% 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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