Senior Automation & Data Systems Lead

Pfizer; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance may be available

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Lead Automation & Maintenance Manager for the Chesterfield R&D site to own site-level automation, electrical, and data systems. This senior IC role emphasizes technical leadership, system design, and data-driven decision making with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with other GWE sites to standardize solutions and drive digital transformation, while aligning with Global Workplace Experience standards and site business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience extracting, analyzing, and presenting system data in a usable format for operational or leadership decision-making
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience supporting electrical, automation, or facility systems in a regulated or industrial environment
• Experience providing engineering operations support, project support, and technical input for facility or infrastructure systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site and network subject matter for performance and reliability of automation, electrical, and data systems, including lifecycle planning and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement system architecture, integrations, and enhancements to support evolving site and enterprise requirements.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and analytics tools to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Drive energy and utility optimization initiatives through metering strategy, data analysis, and system improvements.
• Ensure compliance and inspection readiness of systems and data practices in alignment with GMP, GLP, and GCP standards.
• Lead cross-functional project teams as technical authority for automation and data systems.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to service providers and project teams, ensuring alignment to requirements and standards.
• Drives alignment across engineering, operations, vendors, and leadership.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts for complex system issues, driving timely and effective resolution.
• Defines standards, strategies, and technical roadmaps.
• Identify and lead initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, energy reductions, or reliability improvements.
• Translate business needs into technology strategy and investment priorities.
• Drives digital transformation initiatives.
• Establishes data governance and analytics frameworks.
• Integrates enterprise platforms (e.g., CMMS, BMS, IoT systems).
• Ensure alignment to GWE standards and contribute to development of global engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Automation systems

Electrical engineering

Data analytics

GxP knowledge

IoT / building systems

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree

PhD

Associate degree with experience

Tools

KodeLabs

Johnson Controls

Enlighted

EAMS

CMMS

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a Lead Automation & Maintenance Manager for the Chesterfield R&D site to own site-level automation, electrical, and data systems. This senior IC role emphasizes technical leadership, system design, and data-driven decision making with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with other GWE sites to standardize solutions and drive digital transformation, while aligning with Global Workplace Experience standards and site business needs.