Team Leader - Terminal Sterilization

Pfizer; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in India is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our pharmaceutical production teams. You will oversee projects, drive process improvements, and ensure strict adherence to cGMP and regulatory requirements to deliver high-quality medicines to patients.

The role focuses on building strong operations, mentoring process technicians, implementing Lean tools, and coordinating with quality, regulatory, and senior management to achieve SMART objectives and production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include strong people management in regulated manufacturing.
• Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Working knowledge of Upstream/Downstream cGMP manufacturing operations.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Experience with equipment qualification and documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and set objectives, leading people, technology, and financial resources.
• Identify and develop process or product improvements with calculated risks.
• Solve complex problems using experience from various areas as needed.
• Oversee direct and indirect reports, supporting team objectives and senior management.
• Partner with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and SOP/cGMP adherence.
• Develop and manage a team of process technicians and implement Lean tools.
• Support SMART objectives development and training of shift staff and contingent workers.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

cGMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

B.Pharm

Diploma / Associate degree

BA/BS

MBA/MS

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.

What You Will Achieve

• Manage projects and set objectives, leading people, technology, and financial resources.
• Identify and develop innovative process or product improvements, taking calculated risks to achieve results.
• Solve complex problems, leveraging experience from various areas as needed.
• Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports, supporting team objectives and providing input to senior management.
• Partner with leadership to achieve objectives and manage teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Develop and manage a team of process technicians, optimizing facilities and equipment, and leading the implementation of Lean Tools.
• Support the development of SMART Objectives, participate in best practice sharing programs, and manage the performance and training of shift colleagues and contingent staff.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or B pharm with 5 years or associate's degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
• Strong people management experience in a regulated manufacturing operations environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A working knowledge of Upstream/Downstream Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) manufacturing operations
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and goal-driven environment
• Strong decision-making capability
• Experience with equipment periodic qualification and Documentation skills.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience with Lean Tools and their implementation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to recognize development needs and create opportunities for colleagues
• Experience in maintaining regulatory compliance through established programs
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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

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Manufacturing