Manager of Cell Culture Operations
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Business
Operations Manager
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.
Transforming Delivery of high quality products
Pfizer, We are one
PGS - Manufacture the Future
Our breakthroughs would not reach patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand their crucial role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to necessary medicines. Your role will involve determining manufacturing methods, procedures, and tooling requirements, as well as designing tools and planning production sequences in line with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, and other Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP).
Your contributions will support Pfizer's mission to prioritize innovation, creativity, and respect for patients, colleagues, and society.
- Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department, ensuring alignment with short-term goals.
- Actively share knowledge and collaborate within and across departments to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement potential improvements in processes or products, taking calculated risks to develop innovative ideas.
- Solve moderately complex problems within your area of expertise and assist with cross-functional issues, providing technical guidance and oversight.
- Oversee operational activities, manage multiple projects, and ensure compliance with regulations and GMP through effective execution of unit operations.
- Manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing assessment, recognizing and addressing development needs.
- Solicit input, explain complex concepts, and persuade others to adopt a point of view, building alignment across manufacturing assets.
- Own human performance event investigations as Lead Investigator, making autonomous decisions with minor impact and escalating significant decisions.
- Form, lead, and facilitate cross-functional teams to execute key processes, ensuring accountability for the production activities of numerous Pfizer products.
- Assist with short-range and long-range planning, including scheduling operations and staff, and coordinating facilities shutdowns and preventive maintenance.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience; or Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience; or PhD with 0+ years of experience; or Associate’s degree with 8 years of experience; or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
- A robust grasp of industry knowledge and business operations, such as financial basics, enterprise systems like payroll and inventory management
- Proficiency in administrative, managerial, and technical report writing skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer and presentation capabilities
- Experience in people management
- Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements
- Certifications in Continuous Improvement or Project Management
- Familiarity with Local Environmental Health and Safety standards
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in motivating and developing team members
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
ability to gown into clean rooms
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements2nd shift rotating schedule: 2pm-2am
Other Job DetailsThe annual base salary for this position ranges from $106000,00 to $171500,00. In addition, this position is eligible…
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