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Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations

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Pfizer

Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations

Groton, CT

Role Summary

Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecules (PSSM) develops the formulations and manufacturing processes needed to transform laboratory candidates into new medicines. Simply put, PSSM is Transforming Today's Discoveries into Tomorrow's Medicines.

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The Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations, supports the global PSSM organization. This is a role for a proficient communicator and project leader who is both a strategic thinker and has strong execution skills. In this blended role, you will partner with the PSSM leadership team to develop and implement robust communications that help drive PSSM culture and promote the value of PSSM. You will serve as an active member of the PSSM EPIC (Equity, People, Inclusion, Culture) Team, providing a key link between the EPIC Team and PSSM communications. In addition to the work you do championing PSSM communications and colleague engagement, you will spend up to 50% of your time supporting PSSM initiatives, as both a leader and a team member.

Responsibilities

PSSM Communications and Value Messaging

  • Provide communications guidance and support to PSSM senior leaders, including the Senior Vice President of PSSM, identifying communications opportunities and creating communications materials for distribution across PSSM and beyond
  • Design, implement, and manage a global PSSM communications plan, driving colleague engagement and alignment to business priorities
  • Proactively identify opportunities to advance PSSM colleague and stakeholder communications
  • Sourcing material from across PSSM, establish and maintain a library of high impact presentation materials for use in engaging stakeholders, including PSSM "who we are" presentation
  • Collaborate with science and technology colleagues for creation of internal and external scientific presentation material
  • Develop creative new mechanisms and channels to promote the value PSSM delivers to Pfizer
  • Manage PSSM communication channels, including SharePoint and Viva Engage

Colleague Engagement

  • Develop and deliver colleague engagement forums, connecting leaders and colleagues
  • Serve as an active member of the PSSM EPIC (Equity, People, Inclusion, Culture) Team, providing a key link between the EPIC Team and PSSM communications

Strategic Initiatives / Projects

  • Lead PSSM strategic initiatives and projects, engaging with stakeholders at all levels and building alignment among cross-functional teams. Mobilize cross-functional teams in scoping, planning, and delivery of assigned projects, managing risks, and presenting on project progress
  • Lead or represent SBS via membership on global (across sites or divisions) project teams aimed at improving business processes and implementation of best practices
  • Coach other PSSM initiative leaders on the delivery and implementation of initiative / project communications plans, driving best practice across PSSM

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Business or Communications degree or BS in chemistry, engineering, or related discipline
  • 7+ years experience in a Business Operations, Program Management, Communications, or R&D setting
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering communications strategies and plans
  • Strong, versatile writer with ability to grasp complex issues and topics, work under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to develop global messaging and materials across diverse audiences
  • Strong project management skills, overseeing complex cross-functional projects
  • Ability to navigate a large, global organization and create an effective network of colleagues across levels
  • Energetic self-starter; self-directed, with impeccable attention to detail
  • Proficiency with relevant IT tools, including SharePoint, Viva Engage, and PowerPoint

Nice-to-Have

  • Educational background or experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related area

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Travel requirements expected to be less than 5%.
  • Teams meetings and calls may be required before and after standard work hours

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

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.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Continuous Imprv and Proj Mgmt

Client-provided location(s): Groton, CT, USA
Job ID: Pfizer-4922315
Employment Type: Full Time