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MAP Mod 1 - Technical Project Manager (TPM)

Pfizer
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan
    2 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:

    • The Technical Project Manager (TPM) coordinates and manages defined projects that support the Drug Products plant and specifically the new Modular Aseptic Processing (MAP) Mod 1 facility and the Prep / Formulation Workstream. This may include product transfer projects, new product commercialization/launch activities internal to the site, cost improvement projects, capital equipment installations, Right First Time initiatives, and safety and compliance driven initiatives for Drug Product Operations.
    • Serves as the Project Manager for non-capital projects or as the Customer Project Manager for capital projects as the counterpart to the Engineering Project Manager. In this role the Technical Project Manager is responsible for the development of key processes and systems to organize/track and communicate initiative status to multi-disciplinary teams. They are responsible for the planning and execution of their assigned projects, associated budgets, timelines and other project specific deliverables within the scope of the initiative/project. They often interface with multi-disciplinary groups internal and external to the site.
    • Being part of the MAP Mod 1 Support team, additional tasks may be added to the job scope such as Lean and Right First Time (RFT) efforts, Industrial Engineering tasks, and training efforts as needed to support the operations.

    Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

    • Applicant must have 10 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s degree with eight years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of experience; OR a Master’s degree with more than three years of experience; OR a Ph.D. with 0-2 years of experience.
    • Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
    • Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving within a manufacturing environment
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Experience with process validation and documentation

    Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

    • Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
    • Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
    • Strong project management skills
    • Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues
    • Experience with regulatory inspections and audits
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
    • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
    • 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
    • Specific knowledge of and experience with Drug Product processing and equipment in the area of Prep and Formulation is highly desirable.

      
     

    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    Job will include standing, walking, and sitting.  Occasional lifting may be required. 

    Aseptic gowning training may be required.  Job may also require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation

    NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

    Up to 25% domestic  and/or international travel


    Work Location Assignment: On Premise

    Last Date To Apply: September 2, 2026

    The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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.

    Manufacturing

    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
    • Asepsisunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Capital Equipmentunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Drug Manufacturingunmatched
    • Drug Productsunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Environmental Regulationsunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Medical Productsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Non-Capital Projectunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Policy Implementationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Validationunmatched
    • Product Programsunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Validation Documentationunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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