Associate Director, Program Managment

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Pearl River (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is looking for a Program Manager to support Vaccine product development. This role involves project management, cross-functional team coordination, and strategic alignment to ensure timely development and delivery of vaccines. Ideal candidates will have a strong pharmaceutical background, proven leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.

Benefits

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions

Generous paid leave policies

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Relocation support available

Qualifications

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of vaccine/drug development.
• Demonstrated leadership experiences and capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead complex projects, managing plans to achieve objectives.
• Support Program Leaders and Directors in creating comprehensive program plans.
• Ensure alignment among strategic, operational, and line plans.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Education

BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience

Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) with 7+ years of experience or Doctorate (PhD/PharmD/JD) with 4+ years

Tools

Project management tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.

ROLE SUMMARY

Supports the Program Director in providing overall project management for Vaccine product development teams to develop new vaccines from Research through product registration, ensuring alignment of strategic and operational objectives.

Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of vaccine/drug development, resource management concepts, associated business processes, and project planning software and applies skills and general vaccine/drug development knowledge to contribute to the achievement of team or department goals.

Typically works within a cross-functional team environment and may lead/co-lead moderately complex sub-team initiatives.

Plays a key supportive role in scenario planning, supports several clinical or regulatory workstreams/ timelines within a program.

Will lead/co-lead/drive cross-functional sub-teams to ensure that the deliverables of the program are on track and achieved.

Expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and use a variety of communication methods and reporting/analytical tools to communicate critical project information to partner lines and others to enable team, line and portfolio decision making.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and lead complex projects, managing plans to achieve objectives.

Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems.

Support Program Leaders and Directors in creating comprehensive program plans aligned with overall strategy for developing vaccines and therapeutics.

Ensure alignment among strategic, operational, and line plans.

Interact closely with scientific staff to address everyday facility challenges and manage large capital facility projects with a scientific perspective.

Apply technical, team, and scheduling expertise to contribute to team deliverables and translate strategic objectives into operational plans.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of relevant experience

Knowledge of project management tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) with 7+ years of experience or a Doctorate (PhD/PharmD/JD) with 4+ years of relevant experience

PMP or similar Project Management Certifications

Strong understanding of clinical operations protocols and site budgets

Ability to influence and lead

High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,800.00 to $201,400.00. 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.

ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.

ROLE SUMMARY

• Supports the Program Director in providing overall project management for Vaccine product development teams to develop new vaccines from Research through product registration, ensuring alignment of strategic and operational objectives.

• Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of vaccine/drug development, resource management concepts, associated business processes, and project planning software and applies skills and general vaccine/drug development knowledge to contribute to the achievement of team or department goals.

• Typically works within a cross-functional team environment and may lead/co-lead moderately complex sub-team initiatives.

• Plays a key supportive role in scenario planning, supports several clinical or regulatory workstreams/ timelines within a program.

• Will lead/co-lead/drive cross-functional sub-teams to ensure that the deliverables of the program are on track and achieved.

• Expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and use a variety of communication methods and reporting/analytical tools to communicate critical project information to partner lines and others to enable team, line and portfolio decision making.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead complex projects, managing plans to achieve objectives.

• Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems.

• Support Program Leaders and Directors in creating comprehensive program plans aligned with overall strategy for developing vaccines and therapeutics.

• Ensure alignment among strategic, operational, and line plans.

• Interact closely with scientific staff to address everyday facility challenges and manage large capital facility projects with a scientific perspective.

• Apply technical, team, and scheduling expertise to contribute to team deliverables and translate strategic objectives into operational plans.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of project management tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) with 7+ years of experience or a Doctorate (PhD/PharmD/JD) with 4+ years of relevant experience

• PMP or similar Project Management Certifications

• Strong understanding of clinical operations protocols and site budgets

• Ability to influence and lead

• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,800.00 to $201,400.00. 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.

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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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