Technical Lead

Why Patients Need You

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile 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 look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

Your expertise in the manufacturing domain will help Pfizer determine the manufacturing methods, procedures and tooling requirements. You will manage the manufacturing schedules to coordinate and expedite production workflows. Your engineering skills will help us design tools and plan production sequences. Your hands-on knowledge will help your teams assemble component parts, completed units, including electronic, mechanical structural products and plastic part assembly. You will leverage your past knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures to change the characteristics of material by chemical means or by performing functions, such as heating/cooling, engraving, molding plastics, chemical processing etc.  As a Senior Manager, you will be required to set objectives for multiple projects. Your managerial and technical skills will be helpful in leading colleagues in the manufacturing division. Your understanding of the external marketplace and customer requirements will help you exhibit business expertise. You will be relied on to manage operational activities that support mid-term goals and set direction for the division. It is your dedication that will make it possible for Pfizer’s customers and patients to receive the medicines they need, when they need them.

How You Will Achieve It

• Set objectives for and manage multiple projects within the division.
• Guide and direct Technology teams to complete manufacturing/project support activities, such as significant root cause investigation, process changes.
• Develop the Shift Champions program to drive operations success.
• Ensure an active performance management system is operated within the area.
• Foster a feedback rich environment for shift operations.
• Work with the rest of the Operating Unit leadership team to meet the objectives.
• Ensure area of responsibility is maintained in a constant state of compliance and audit readiness in line with current regulations, Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS), and business needs.
• Work with developmental scientists and engineers on equipment installations, validations, and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP} compliance.
• Liaise with Global Technology Group to influence and where applicable, take ownership for best practices in Pfizer Technology to support the business.
• Lead budget planning for production operations and provide leadership to the Right First Time team.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams as applicable and provide guidance to other groups involved in validation projects.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years’ experience
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Good experience in a Supervision or management role
• Good knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Strong people management experience
• Proactive in engagement with key stakeholders

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree

Work Location Assignment: On Premise Additional Information

• In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
• Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

How to apply

• Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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