Comparative Medicine Ops Lead – Animal Care & Compliance

Pfizer; Kentucky; On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an Operations Team Lead in the United States to supervise vivarium staff, ensure animal welfare, and align resources with R&D priorities. You will enforce regulatory compliance and lead a team of non-exempt staff at the site.

Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with researchers, and optimizing operations, scheduling, and exposure to AAALAC guidelines. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 3 to 4 years' experience OR MA/MBA/MS with 1 to 2 years' experience required
• AALAS certification required
• LATG certification preferred
• Supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical setting

Responsibilities

• Ensure animal care and welfare meet local, state, and federal regulations and AAALAC guidelines.
• Manage and engage animal care and technical staff on site with clear performance expectations.
• Assist in hiring, mentoring, training and developing a diverse staff.
• Interface with the research community to provide basic husbandry and complex services, including back-up scheduling.
• Support management of physical resources with duties related to supply, inventory and invoicing reconciliation.
• Identify methods to increase staff safety, workflow, and operational efficiency.

Skills

AALAS certification

Supervisory experience

LATG certification

Education

BS/BA

MA/MBA/MS

Job description

Pfizer is seeking an Operations Team Lead in the United States to supervise vivarium staff, ensure animal welfare, and align resources with R&D priorities. You will enforce regulatory compliance and lead a team of non-exempt staff at the site.

Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with researchers, and optimizing operations, scheduling, and exposure to AAALAC guidelines. Relocation assistance may be available.