Manager Process Engineering

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products.

Provides technical expertise and operational support for B41 Freeze Dry Operations. Partners with shop floor colleagues and supervision to ensure smooth and efficient production of a diverse mix of human and animal health injectable products. Assists in equipment troubleshooting activities as needed. Area has 22 existing Freeze Dryers with 4 new installations planned in 2016/2017 timeline. Includes both automated loading and unloading system support of new highly automated operations in APN.

* Identifies and implements cost savings ideas, specifically line efficiency improvements and other projects that increase equipment capacity. * Develops and validates manufacturing processes for drug products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to production, from other sites, or within the site. * Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables. * Investigates deviations that occur on the manufacturing floor. Performs root-cause analysis and identifies appropriate, effective corrective actions. Implements corrective actions in conjunction with the appropriate enabling groups, i.e. engineering, maintenance, quality, validation, environmental health and safety. * Leads technical improvement projects aimed at defect reduction, improved equipment reliability, and better equipment utiliziation. * Serves as customer project manager on equipment purchases or improvements; interface closely with engineering to specify user requirements, review and approve drawings, define project scopes.

* BA/BS plus a minimum of 9 years of experience or MBA/MS plus a minimum of 7 years of experience in a science or engineering related field * Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience and strong, demonstrated technical skills exhibited in a cGMP environment are requirements. Specific knowledge of and experience with Drug Product processing and equipment is highly desirable. **Physical/Mental Requirements:** * Job will include standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional lifting may be required. **Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements:** * Job may also require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation.