ENG Manager

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 every patient receives the best possible care.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

1. Engineering & Technical Operations

Lead site engineering activities including utilities, facilities, maintenance, and equipment reliability.

Ensure availability and performance of critical systems (HVAC, power, water, compressed air, networks where applicable).

Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex engineering issues.

2. Capital Projects & Change Management Own and deliver capital investment projects (CAPEX) from concept to commissioning.

Manage contractors, vendors, and service providers on‑site.

Ensure engineering changes follow approved change control and validation processes.

3. Compliance & Quality Ensure engineering systems comply with local regulations, corporate standards, and internal quality requirements.

Support audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions related to engineering and facilities.

Maintain validated state of equipment and systems where required.

4. Business Continuity & Risk Management Support business continuity planning and site resilience activities.

Identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans for critical infrastructure.

Ensure engineering readiness for emergency response and crisis situations.

5. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the site engineering team.

Set objectives, manage performance, and build technical capability.

Foster a strong EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) culture within the engineering function.

6. Cost & Performance Management Manage engineering budgets (OPEX & CAPEX).

Drive cost optimization without compromising safety or compliance.

Track KPIs related to uptime, reliability, and project delivery.

7. Continuous Improvement Drive reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support digitalization and modernization of site engineering systems where applicable.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

BA/BS with at least 6 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 5 years of experience or PhD/JD with at least 1 year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of experience

Strong background in supervision or management roles within the pharmaceutical industry

Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma tools

Robust people management skills

Proactive approach in engaging with key stakeholders

Experience in managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, JD, MD, DVM) in a relevant field

Experience in talent management and development

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to drive innovation and manage change

Experience in budget planning and financial management

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory compliance

Ability to manage Pfizer direct reports effectively

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Experience in strategic planning and execution

Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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Manufacturing