Use Your Power for Purpose

As Senior Manager Business Operations and Systems you will be accountable for providing support to the Manufacturing Operations organization to ensure the continued production of established products and  introduction of new products is carried out in an efficient, effective, safe and compliant manner within supports project timelines. You will also ensure all projects are performed in a manner that is compatible and compliant with the existing proteins organization.

 

You will be accountable to ensure that a robust event and investigation program is established within the manufacturing organization ensuring that all batches are compliantly released, on time.

 

You will be accountable for ensuring robust systems and processes are in place to proactively address compliance and documentation related batch flow requirements across the scope of Sanford Manufacturing.

 

Additionally you will be accountable for establishing a multi year AMPS / MES deployment and sustainment program in line with current and future business objectives.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Lead business operations for Sanford Manufacturing Operations function
• Accountable leading other manufacturing support functions, including but not limited to; mAbs investigations, Vaccine investigations, Documentation & Compliance, AMPS / MES.
•  Monitor and build capabilities and competencies across all areas of accountability
• Work with operations leadership team to ensure full IMEx productions system implementation and monitor ongoing health of the system

Drive continual system improvement initiatives and strategic projects to deliver cost saving and value creation

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 5 years of experience; ORa PhD with 1+ years of experience. 
• 6+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience within complex manufacturing functions (e.g. Operations, Quality, Supply Chain)
• Demonstrated ability to work within a functional senior leadership team
• Proven experience in leading and participating in cross functional and / or complex projects.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Deep understanding of key quality and manufacturing systems
• Experience in problem-solving, negotiations, presentation and supervision of a multi-layered organization, including understanding of DAMIC (six sigma) tools and practices, and a focus on continuous improvement
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure and in ambiguous situations
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment across business functions

  
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Position requirements are typical for an office-based work environment with routine excursions to job sites and utility or manufacturing areas.  There are no atypical physical or mental requirements for this position.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Position requires majority of onsite presence, some hybrid work is permissible.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: November 10,2026

Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES

Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

 

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $139,100.00 to $231,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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