At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best‑in‑class culture of continuous improvement and project management, empowering colleagues and streamlining processes. Whether managing projects or driving strategic initiatives, your role in this team is crucial in simplifying and accelerating our work. This enables us to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives, making our operations more efficient and effective and driving us towards a significant impact on healthcare.
What You Will Achieve
The New Product (NP) & Lifecycle Management (LCM) Portfolio Lead comprises two primary roles: a Co‑Development Lead (CDL) and a Technology Team Lead (TTL). The CDL serves as the primary PGS representative in late‑stage small‑molecule product development, ensuring PGS considerations are reflected in Co‑Development project plans across all technologies (API/Analytical/Drug Product/Packaging) in partnership with Pharm Sci & PGS. The CDL leads a cross‑site, cross‑functional product‑focused team and provides PGS input into CMC strategy development, execution, and budgeting across late‑stage clinical product development. The TTL serves as the primary technical PGS representative in managing in‑line or marketed products, ensuring PGS technical considerations are reflected in Technology Lifecycle plans across all technologies in partnership with other PGS functions. The TTL leads a cross‑site, cross‑functional product‑focused team and facilitates evaluation & implementation of technical projects related to product supply and cost‑savings.
Develop and lead complex projects, creating and managing plans to achieve objectives.
Manage and oversee the operational aspects of ongoing improvement projects, acting as a liaison between project teams and line management.
Support programs by managing project status reviews, budgets, schedules, and preparing necessary reports.
Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervening, and problem‑solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Facilitate the development, implementation, and management of business strategies, coordinating project plans with cross‑functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.
Execute communication plans to ensure effective and timely communication among the core team, functional management, senior management, and external partners.
Promote a continuous improvement culture, streamline processes for maximum efficiency, and provide project information to support portfolio‑level decision‑making and prioritization.
Represent PGS on the Co‑Development Team (CDT) and PGS technical on the Product Team (PT).
As the PGS lead on cross‑functional matrix CDTs, work closely with PSSM, manufacturing sites, GMTs, and Business Unit to evaluate technology and processes to transfer, validate, and submit CMC regulatory modules to health authorities, gain marketing approval, and launch new small‑molecule products and support post‑approval major product enhancements of marketed products.
Provide PGS input into CMC strategy development, execution, and CMC budget.
Serve as PGS point of contact to enable delivery of clinical supply plan for pivotal / Phase 3 studies.
Provide PGS input into communications and alignment with key stakeholders, including escalation of major changes and issues, project risks and opportunities.
Provide PGS input into decision making in an environment of competing priorities and varying levels of ambiguity.
Partner with Pharm Sci Team Leader (PSTL) in Co‑Development & Product Portfolio Lead (PPL) in Marketed Product Support to create highly empowered and cohesive teams that can rally behind a compelling vision.
Represent PGS on the CDT to help develop Co‑Development plans including ICH and validation strategy for CDTs.
Represent PGS technical on the PT to help develop Technology Lifecycle plans, including key projects related to supply continuity & cost‑savings.
Develop and track at‑risk spend for pre‑launch inventory as part of the operating planning process.
Represent PGS on Joint Alliance Teams as needed and lead Alliance Joint Manufacturing Committee as needed.
Lead key strategic projects / initiatives with ambiguous scope to enable Pfizer Purpose Blueprint and deliver value to the organization.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead matrix teams; ensuring successful completion of major programs/projects and leading highly accelerated or high‑complexity projects.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization, including senior internal and/or external personnel, building effective relationships and influencing stakeholders.
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity, innovation, creativity, and leadership skills.
Extensive technical and industry‑specific expertise in drug development and/or manufacturing, with strong preference for experience in small‑molecule products.
Understanding of the process of developing small‑molecule drugs and CMC requirements.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and timelines (acceleration/deceleration), meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure.
Comfortable working independently on high‑complexity assignments; adept at developing necessary processes, simplifying complex processes, and organizing people and activities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to summarize complex issues concisely and communicate to senior leaders and across cultures.
Demonstrated breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and overseeing and guiding work of colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and business impact.
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Experience with API and DP development & scale‑up of small‑molecule products.
Experience with technical transfer of small‑molecule products.
Experience with co‑development process for new small‑molecule products.
Experience with Pfizer budget processes, including managing project budgets (expense spending and FTEs).
Understanding of Business Development processes.
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.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Significant time on laptop and teleconferences.
Non‑standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements
~20% travel.
Last date to apply: March 31, 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. 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 the United States. * The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $111,900.00 to $186,500.00.
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 is not available for this role now or in the future.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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