Senior Manager, Lab Robotics and Automation-Vaccines Research and Development

Pfizer; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Senior Manager for Lab Robotics and Automation within their Vaccines R&D division. This key position involves managing laboratory automation processes, ensuring compliance with strict regulations, and leading a team to support clinical studies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, particularly in laboratory automation and team management. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives.

Benefits

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Relocation support available

Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years' industry experience required for BEng/BS, or 5+ with MEng/MS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage people.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab automation processes for vaccines clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with GxP regulations and safety.
• Oversee team performance and personnel development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Robotic liquid handling programming

Education

BEng/BS

MEng/MS

PhD

Tools

Robotic liquid handlers (Agilent, Hamilton, Tecan)

Laboratory information management system (LIMS)

Job description

Senior Manager, Lab Robotics and Automation--Vaccines Research and Development page is loaded

Senior Manager, Lab Robotics and Automation--Vaccines Research and Development

Apply locations United States - New York - Pearl River time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id 4934105

ROLE SUMMARY

The Clinical Immunology and Diagnostics (CID) Team resides within Research & Development’s Vaccines division. CID’s mission is to develop, validate and maintain various immunoassays to support both pre-clinical and clinical vaccine studies. This laboratory-based position manages assay support functions within the Robotics and Automation Team. Job responsibilities include: (i) managerial oversight over laboratory automation process development efforts for existing equipment, (ii) managerial oversight over the evaluation and/or implementation of new technologies within the Robotics and Automation group and within other groups in Vaccines (iii) managerial oversight over equipment qualification and method validation; (iv) forecasting short- and long-term project requirements, (v) assuring appropriate levels of GxP compliance, including documentation practices, specimen/data tracking, and audit readiness; (vi) maintaining and promoting laboratory safety and compliance and (vii) coaching and development of direct reports.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all phases of laboratory automation process development efforts from conception through implementation and validation, in support of Vaccines clinical trials.
• In conjunction with assay support and equipment management functions within the Robotics and Automation group, ensures that the proper resources, both human and equipment, are in place to support the various programs.
• Leverages broad technical knowledge to evaluate new technologies, shares expertise throughout Vaccines, and determine the best course of action.
• Maintains oversight of other required activities, including but not limited to robotic method wet run testing, instrument and method qualification.
• Regularly communicates with both CID leadership and assay groups in order to assess short- and long-term needs to supporting clinical testing, both the preparation of assay ready plates and execution of the assays.
• Prioritizes the scheduling of work according to the requirements set forth by CID leadership.
• Ensures that all work is performed safely; and regulated tasks/activities are performed in compliance with GxP and Pfizer/Regulatory agency requirements.
• Manages the team’s performance and development. Assists direct reports with setting their semester goals and creating a personal development plan. Provides regular coaching to colleagues. Conducts regular performance discussions and year-end performance appraisals.
• Manages a team of 5 to 10 direct reports.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BEng/BS with 6+ years of industry experience, MEng/MS with 5+ years of industry experience or PhD with 1+ years of industry experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with 2+ years of people management experience. Proven ability to lead complex projects and to assign resources to meet project timelines.
• Prior experience in a high throughput setting with process development experience.
• Significant hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting robotic liquid handlers (Agilent, Hamilton, Tecan) is required for this role.
• Additional experience with other laboratory automation equipment (robotic arm, plate reader/sealer/washer, automated incubator).
• Proven ability to perform basic analyses of laboratory data and interpret the results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 + years of hands-on experience with laboratory automation and 4 + years of people management experience.
• Experience with GxP regulations, including instrument qualification (IQ/OQ) and method validation (PQ).
• Experience with immunoassays and vaccine clinical testing.
• Experience with microfluidics and/or other emerging low volume liquid handling technologies.
• Experience with programming languages, such as Python, R and/or JavaScript.
• Experience with the use of liquid handler scheduling software.
• Experience with the use of a laboratory information management system (LIMS).

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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily performed at the laboratory bench or at an office desk using a computer. The job involves lifting relatively light loads, generally not more than 10 pounds.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require weekend and evening work to meet critical business timelines.
• This position may require occasional travel to scientific meetings, between Pfizer sites and other business-related travel.

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment:On Premise in Pearl River, NY site

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $135,100.00 to $225,100.00. 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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