Global Outsourcing & Operations Specialist

Pfizer Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an Outsourcing and Operations Professional in Drug Safety Research and Development (DSRD) to ensure smooth operational support for outsourcing to CROs. The role requires meticulous documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to work across global sites in a fast-paced environment.

You will generate and track purchase orders in Ariba, review vendor invoices, support study budgets, and oversee due diligence and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with at least 6 years of experience including 2+ years leading partnering support activities.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and track DSRD purchase orders in Ariba.
• Support the review, approval, and tracking of DSRD vendor invoices.
• Support the Outsourcing Lead in scheduling and awarding outsourced work with CROs.
• Maintain and track project payments in the relevant systems, supporting budget management and reporting to Finance.
• Generate and track study agreements and work orders for DSRD outsourced work.
• Submit and track external charitable funding and donation requests, ensuring compliance.
• Create and track due diligence screenings for DSRD consultants in Engage system.
• Serve as a DSRD resource for preferred purchasing systems and processes per policies.
• Provide analyses, metrics, and reporting related to outsourcing workload and budgets.

Skills

Planning & organizing

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Self-starter

Budget management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Business Objects

Engage system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pfizer is seeking an Outsourcing and Operations Professional in Drug Safety Research and Development (DSRD) to ensure smooth operational support for outsourcing to CROs. The role requires meticulous documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to work across global sites in a fast-paced environment.

You will generate and track purchase orders in Ariba, review vendor invoices, support study budgets, and oversee due diligence and compliance activities.