Manager

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

What You Will Achieve

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide logistical support to clinical study teams for Vaccine Research and Development (VRD) clinical and research studies. This includes providing training and data management support to clinical studies, study managers, clinical site operations, study team leads, and datamanagement. The colleague manages their own time to meet objectives; forecasts and plans resource requirements (people, financial, and technology) for projects within VRD. Provides guidance to and/or may lead/co-lead moderately complex projects. Oversees direct reports and manages the growth and development of a team.

How You Will Achieve It

• Manages and leads people and technological aspects within the Sample Logistics and Solutions (SLS) team as part of VRD.
• Actively shares knowledge with others within SLS through existing knowledge sharing processes/systems.
• SME on clinical trial sample collection and provides training to clinical sites. Interface with study teams to develop shipping schedules. Assist study managers with completing courier questionnaire and provide guidance to study managers on regional sample management requirements. Facilitate resolution of sample shipping issues including shipping supplies, couriers, customs, and permits.
• Maintain and customize the clinical site training materials for each study and amendment, including training slides and detailed information contained in the site Study Reference Manual.
• Provide support for queries and resolve issues from global study teams on the sample management process, including the process for sample collection, sample processing, storage, shipping, and logistics. Attends study team meetings on an ongoing basis to maintain awareness of any issues in the individual studies that may affect sample management and to address the issues proactively with the study teams.
• Interface between clinical operations, study management, data management, and Clinical Immunology and High-throughput Operations (CIHO) to ensure clear communication and issue resolution regarding sample data as well as testing data.
• Work with clinical sites/partners to resolve sample/shipment discrepancies.
• Identifies existing process/product improvements and may take appropriate risks to develop innovative ideas/processes/ products and advance new concepts that improve the department's work processes/products.
• Recognizes others' need for development and collaborates with individuals to create a development plan.
• Is accountable for general effective people management and development.
• Manages the performance of direct reports through goal setting, ongoing assessment, and coaching.
• Guides direct reports on relevant experiences to meet career objectives.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• BS in a scientific discipline with 8 years of industry experience or
  
• MS in a scientific discipline with 6 years of industry experience.
  
• Previous supervisory experience is required .
  

Nice-to-Have

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to provide leadership, set priorities and be accountable to timeline .
  
• Training in a GCLP/GLP/GMP environment and other international regulatory guidelines
  

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position may require occasional weekend and evening work to meet critical business timelines. This position may require travel to clinical sites, scientific meetings, or other business-related travel

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: 23 APRIL 2024
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it's needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,900.00 to $166,500.00. 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

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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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