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At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes or supporting maintenance and reliability, your expertise will be crucial in delivering life-saving medicines to patients around the world. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you will help envision new possibilities and take decisive action to bring innovative solutions to life.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a key member of the SLT, co-developing and executing the Site Strategy in line with the PGS Value Proposition: Quality/Compliance/Safety, Supply Reliability, and Cost/Cash/Value.
• Oversee capital expenditure (Capex) utilization and ensure continuous improvement activities are strategically aligned.
• Act as a GMP compliance role model, ensuring Engineering & EHS policies and procedures meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Foster a proactive EHS culture, promoting safety, environmental stewardship, and incident prevention in daily operations.
• Ensure optimal performance and reliability of all operational equipment, minimizing downtime and maintaining compliance with global PQS standards.
• Drive team engagement, effective communication, and the development of managerial staff (Managers & Supervisors) within Engineering & EHS.
• Lead and inspire teams, fostering an inclusive culture and encouraging growth through communities of practice.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for people, technology, and financial resources, ensuring alignment and efficiency across business segments.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging risk-taking within acceptable levels to drive excellence and creativity.
• Address complex operational challenges with strategic insights, influencing decisions and holding accountability for outcomes.
• Build leadership strength through talent identification and succession planning, ensuring a diverse and robust pipeline for sustained growth.
• Act as a strategic advisor on key initiatives impacting operational excellence, negotiating with stakeholders and senior leadership

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 10 years of experience in Engineering and EHS within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and EH&S compliance, including incident management and environmental controls.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organization. Ability to influence and negotiate at senior leadership levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams towards achieving strategic goals.
• Skills in developing direct reports, fostering growth and development within the team.
• Experience in financial performance management, including budgeting and cost control.
• Expertise in developing and implementing strategic business plans.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to address complex challenges.
• Ability to drive operational excellence and functional improvements across the organization.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• A Master’s degree with relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Experience in fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate and address emerging business issues.
• Expertise in leveraging technology for business transformation.
• Experience in strategic advisory roles, providing insights and guidance on key initiatives.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

Pfizer is a leading research-based biopharmaceutical company. We apply science and our global resources to deliver innovative therapies that extend and significantly improve lives.