Lead Investigator, Pharma Manufacturing

Pfizer; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a capable Manufacturing Operations professional to lead or co-lead moderately complex projects and apply statistical methods to improve manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure high quality, compliant execution and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong communication, presentation skills, and the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations, with potential for travel and on-site work at Pfizer facilities in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience OR equivalent combinations as listed.
• Alternatively a Master’s degree with 2+ years or PhD with 0+ years experience.
• Or an Associate’s degree with 8 years of experience OR a high school diploma with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying statistical methodologies to improve manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Visio.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and strong presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources.
• Contribute to departmental work and resolve moderately complex problems.
• Make decisions guided by policy in non-standard situations and operate independently in ambiguity.
• Work independently on assignments and review own and others' work.
• Mentor colleagues and act as a resource using judgment and experience.
• Troubleshoot on-site issues with site operations to maintain audit readiness.
• Identify high-risk areas and implement process improvements with engineering and operations.
• Guide changes, forecast resources, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate agreements between teams and lead clinical production efforts to ensure safe and compliant execution.
• Develop Operations Specialists' skills and strengthen a culture of compliance while sustaining lean practices.

Skills

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (4+ years)

Master's degree (2+ years)

PhD (0+ years)

Associate's degree (8 years)

High school diploma (10 years)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a capable Manufacturing Operations professional to lead or co-lead moderately complex projects and apply statistical methods to improve manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure high quality, compliant execution and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong communication, presentation skills, and the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations, with potential for travel and on-site work at Pfizer facilities in