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Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner - Oncology

AT Pfizer
Pfizer

Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner - Oncology

Bothell, WA

Why Patients Need You

Our HR team is comprised of dedicated, solution oriented and agile colleagues who think big, challenge the status quo to create room for meaningful work. Your diverse perspectives and experiences will help to shape our workforce. Whether you are in talent acquisition attracting the best candidates, a Generalist or HR Lead supporting our colleagues or working behind the scenes, we all have a part to play in achieving the same goal, make Pfizer an inclusive and amazing workplace for all.

What You Will Achieve

The PX Lead is accountable, in collaboration with the business, to translate global business strategy into People strategy for Oncology Research and Development, ensuring alignment with the overall PX strategy for Oncology R&D and the broader Oncology Division. The PX Lead partners with business leaders to develop and implement talent strategies in organizational design, talent management (talent reviews, succession planning, workforce planning), and organizational change management. This is a strategic PX role that requires strong business acumen, a depth of HR skills and the ability to facilitate culture change, build leadership capability and create cohesive, highly effective leadership teams within their remit.

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This role also provides site-based leadership and sits on site-based committees and governance bodies for culture, safety, crisis management and EHS initiatives. They work closely with the local Site Affairs organization to foster site culture, change management programs and engagement activities.

How You Will Achieve It

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understand the business and drive key colleague strategies that further the business objectives for Early Development, Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Sciences and Regulatory Affairs.
  • Work with leaders to drive engagement and change in Pfizer Oncology's culture.
  • Build an organizational strategic talent plan including overview of current talent, gaps, as well as future requirements and solutions (strategic workforce plan)
  • Create strategies to enable managers to develop colleagues in alignment with business strategies in conjunction with Pfizer's Growth Strategy (i.e., zig zag moves, cross functional moves, secondments, projects, etc.)
  • Work with leaders to initiate and implement optimal organizational structure to accomplish business objectives and leverage talent.
  • Partner with leaders and our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team to evolve the Digital DEI Strategy so that it is embedded within the full organization.
  • Review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, engagement, and other initiatives.
  • Approach complex problems with rigor, quickly diagnosing issues, approach and resources required for an effective solution.
  • Build effective linkages and alliances with other PX functions (i.e., Centers of Excellence) to ensure alignment around implementation of HR processes/programs
  • Execute on priorities of the Oncology PX function
  • This role will have West Coast Site responsibilities that may include culture committee, crisis management team, site change management and communications.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7+ years of demonstrated experience in HR technical proficiencies and core HR competencies with experience in coaching, employee development and driving process improvements
  • Experience in business partnering roles
  • Thorough knowledge of local labor laws applicable
  • 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

Nice-to-Have

  • Master's degree
  • Relevant pharmaceutical experience
  • HR management experience in Organizational Development, Human Resource Management or related field
  • Proven track record of successful Change Management and ability to execute initiatives in a timely manner with high quality
  • Demonstrates business acumen, project management skills, facilitation and complex

    problem-solving skills, along with strong process skills
  • Strong leadership, integration, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Some travel to West Coast Sites.

Other Details

  • Work Location Assignment: Hybrid; on-site 2-3x/week or as needed by the business
  • Last date to apply for job: November 5, 2024

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $117,300.00 to $195,500.00. 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 | (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.

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Client-provided location(s): Bothell, WA, USA
Job ID: Pfizer-4922531
Employment Type: Full Time