The PGS Rocky Mount Site Leader provides leadership, strategic direction, and tactical oversight to the facility, in alignment with our purpose to deliver breakthroughs to patients. This includes all production operations and the related support functions directly or indirectly (Filling and Finishing Operations, Utilities & Maintenance, Engineering & Technical support, Quality, EHS, Security, Environmental Operations, Supply Chain/Warehousing, Finance, Procurement, Site transformation/Operational Excellence).

What You Will Achieve

Primary accountabilities include developing and executing operating plans that lead to the achievement of the site's mission; serving our patients through ensuring quality medicines are available when needed, creating/maintaining a culture that ensures every colleague feels seen, heard and cared for, keeping our colleagues safe by nurturing a strong safety culture that values the safety of each and every colleague, making effective financial and operational decisions to positively impact the short and long-term plans of the site commercial goals of the products being manufactured at the site; developing and maintaining an engaged, diverse, competitive organization through effective organizational design, workforce planning, leadership and talent development. Related accountabilities include external stakeholder management, objective setting, training, and performance management. The site leader is accountable to deliver top performance at the site in all balanced scorecard metrics, utilizing our IMEx governance processes.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the site.
• Develop and execute operating plans that lead to the achievement of the site and product goals.
• Provide direction and leadership for all site operations including but not limited to: Manufacturing, Quality Operations, EHS, Supply Chain/Logistics, Product and Process Technology, Strategic Planning, Launch Excellence, Operational Excellence, and Engineering.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including but not limited to other areas within the Pfizer supply network, external suppliers, local community and political entities, colleagues, and legal organizations.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a diverse and effective organization through effective selection, training, leadership, development and management.
• Support and foster operational excellence across all functions - through Integrated Manufacturing Excellence - IMEx - implementation, maturity assessments, and Continuous Improvement
• Frequently lead network initiatives, as assigned, that drive results across the C3 Cluster, SBO OpU, and PGS
• Support PC1 businesses by engaging in product assessments and completing projects on time and to the same standards as Pfizer products.
• Continually evaluate best in class, technology, processes, and talent to ensure optimal supply to our patients and agile support of changing commercial strategies.
• Ensure ethics and integrity through strict adherence to compliance guidance and risk management principles.
• Support strategic acquisitions and/or partnerships as required.
• Make effective financial and operational decisions to positively impact both short and long-term site goals,
• Create, establish and maintain an environment that supports our diverse team of colleagues, and encourages teamwork and empowerment.
• Represent the site and Company in the local community.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related technical or discipline

• At least 15 years directly related experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including at least five years of experience leading a major manufacturing or quality operations function in a manufacturing plant. Experience with a multi-national company is preferred.
• Demonstrated significant leadership contributions to a large (1000+ colleagues) manufacturing site.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs, specifically aseptic manufacturing, and demonstrated success leading GMP-compliant operations and interacting with regulators.
• Knowledgeable of FDA compliance regulations
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Languages: English fluency
• Demonstrated aptitude and attitude to drive cultural initiatives such as EHS advancement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Ability to understand and utilize financial analyses to make good decisions in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex strategies and lead teams to successfully execute those strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives.
• Ability to influence and lead at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ownership mindset, one that also empowers teams and helps teams and colleagues grow and succeed.
• Ability to work in a dynamic 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.

• Must have experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing in Sterile Injectable operations.
• Experience in other Aseptic Operations is highly desirable.
• Additional experience in related fields is desirable (Supply Chain, EHS, Quality, Engineering).
• Strong financial and business acumen

• Eligible for Relocation Assistance
• Up to 15% travel
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise