Team Leader - Terminal Sterilization

Pfizer; Visakha Valley Road; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to join our operations team on a premises-based role in Visakhapatnam area. The role focuses on leading process technicians, driving Lean Tool implementations, and ensuring strict adherence to cGMP and SOPs.

A strong track record in regulated manufacturing, plus people management and cross-functional collaboration, is essential. The position emphasizes strategic project leadership, risk-based process improvements, and robust training oversight to

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a regulated manufacturing operations environment
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Upstream/Downstream cGMP manufacturing operations
• Ability to manage teams, plans and budgets in a fast-paced setting
• Experience with equipment qualification and documentation

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and objectives, leading people, technology, and financial resources.
• Identify and develop process improvements and take calculated risks to achieve results.
• Solve complex problems leveraging diverse experiences.
• Oversee performance of direct and indirect reports and align with senior management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Develop and manage a team of process technicians and implement Lean Tools.
• Support development of SMART objectives and training of shift colleagues.

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

In this role, you will:

• 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 Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.