Associate II, Operations Professional

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our dedicated and agile pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always strive to improve outcomes. You will help ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.

Your role is crucial in making sure our innovations reach those who need them most. By being part of our team, you contribute to a mission that values dedication and agility, ensuring that our medical advancements are accessible to all.

In this role, you will: Contribute to project tasks and milestones, organizing work to meet deadlines and ensuring regular review for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy. Learn and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate work team, working under the supervisor’s direction and exercising judgment with reliance on the supervisor. Make decisions within limited options to resolve basic problems, working in a structured environment using established procedures and seeking guidance from colleagues.

Plan and execute process and equipment operation activities during manufacturing operations, assisting with production planning and supporting the coordination of production activities. Provide training for operational qualifications, ensuring all personnel are adequately trained for their tasks, and oversee process execution and equipment operations in support of cGMP for clinical and commercial manufacturing. Advise management on non-conformance issues, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and perform routine production preparation tasks such as preparing glassware and equipment.

Use calibrated scales to weigh dry components, measure liquids, and collect and assemble vital information for recommendations to aid in troubleshooting and decision-making. Organize daily functions, collaborate with Bioprocessing Technicians to execute operational aspects of Fermentation, Purification, and Conjugation processes, and maintain production schedules. Understand scientific principles, operational aspects of production equipment, automation control systems, processing requirements, and related procedural requirements, developing and sharing best practices with other teams and sites.

Conduct all activities in accordance with company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Pfizer Values, and global regulatory and environmental guidelines, performing laboratory activities and providing input to revise SOPs, batch records, and other GMP documents to support continuous improvement efforts.

Bachelor’s degree with any years of experience, or an Associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in the Food and Drug Administration regulated industry, showcasing knowledge and expertise within the biopharmaceutical sector. Familiarity with relevant biopharmaceutical unit operations and laboratory procedures. Ability to perform mathematical calculations and quickly learn new processes.

Proactive engagement with key stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in using current computer packages such as Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Word.

Experience in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical setting with a strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices. Proficiency in the operational aspects of Fermentation, Purification, and Chemistry processing. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending. Oversees data analysis to support business…