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Injectable Inspection Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Pfizer
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Use Your Power for Purpose

    Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. 

    What You Will Achieve

    In this role, you will:

    • Lead people, technology, and financial resources to achieve desired outcomes.
    • Actively share knowledge and encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
    • Identify and develop innovative concepts for process or product improvements, taking calculated risks to achieve results.
    • Recognize and address development needs, creating opportunities for colleagues' growth.
    • Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports, providing mentorship and support to achieve the business objectives.
    • Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, batch records, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and plant protocols.
    • Lead investigations into equipment failures, implement corrective and preventive actions, and maintain clear communication to prevent reoccurrence.

    Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

    • High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience  
    • Proven record of problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Demonstrated application of process improvement tools
    • Strong people management experience
    • Effective written and oral communication skills
    • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities

    Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

    • Strong leadership capabilities
    • Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance
    • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
    • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
    • Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
    • Ability to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
    • 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

    Last Date To Apply: September 23, 2026

     

     

    The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. 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.

     

     

    Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

    U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

     

     

    Sunshine Act

    Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

     

     

    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.

    Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email 

    disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com

    . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.

     

     

    To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

     

     

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKalamazoo, Michigan
    IndustryBiotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1849
    Websitehttp://www.pfizer.com

    About Company

    A career at Pfizer offers opportunity, ownership and impact. All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged; and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives.

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
    • Drug Manufacturingunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Medical Productsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Policy Implementationunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Implementationunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project Management Softwareunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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