Lead- program Management & Business support

Job Summary ( Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the job function.)

• The lead Program Management, Small Molecules position is responsible for establishing and providing overall leadership in project management for small molecules technology (SMT)and Analytical technology (AT) in Chennai, as well as supporting the management of OpEx and CapEx budgets.
• Support Stores & Logistics for the synergy site

Job Responsibilties ( Indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the job function.)

• Provides leadership to Project Management team by defining clear, realistic goals; removes barriers to ensure team progress, and facilitates rapid decision-making. Facilitates resolution and appropriate escalation of conflicts within the team and with other stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Manage internal and external business partners to achieve common objectives. Engages, influences, and coordinates all functions involved in the development of the assigned products.
• Partners with other functions in the organization to ensure stakeholders' requirements are addressed and met as appropriate; to provide consistent direction to cross-functional teams and to instill a spirit of collaboration throughout the organization.
• Establishes program goals and milestones in alignment with Pfizer's (SMT & AT) overall business strategy and processes. Monitors the existing processes and may propose or implement process changes where needed.
• Provides the ability to foresee and recognize potential issues that impact the portfolio and works diligently to clear these barriers, resolve conflicts, or facilitate rapid resolution with the appropriate team members. When unable to resolve, raises issues to higher levels of management and follows through with the agreed upon resolution.
• Accountable for the portfolio which includes identifying appropriate level of resources, gaining buy-in from functional managers, setting up budgets, communicating key events and issues with recommendations and action plans.
• Manages effective governance meetings. Provides guidance to the Project Management team members where needed to ensure goals are being met
• Develop operating plan and budget (Site Budget, Capex, Project) in collaboration with Finance
• Work with site lead to bring strategies time to time for site to grow & deliver the planned strategies Work with leadership team to bring new governance
• Project management support for Chennai Analytical Technology team
• Budgeting (OpEx and CapEx) to SMT & AT
• Facility creation management through the multiple steps of build and continuous improvement and expansion project
• Will be responsible for project managing Industry -Academia collaboration (PFE & IITM-RP) projects
• CRO/CMO management to support multiple projects as needed
• Provide leadership to the site project team to deliver as per plan and bring visibility across functions
• Develop and maintain a high performing team to monitor and report multiple projects across SMT & AT
• Manage Day-to-day activities & any time audit readiness support for Stores and Logistics
• Bringing new tools to support smooth transactions

Qualifications/Skills: Education - Experience - Additional Requirements ( Indicate qualifications and skills that are necessary for the performance of responsibilities including: education, relevant experience, licenses, certifications, and other job-related technical and managerial skills.)
Qualifications/Skills:

• A Master of Science (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a scientific or technical field related to Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Over 15 years of experience in scientific and technical project management positions in the pharmaceutical sector, covering areas such as new product development, commercialization, and technical life cycle and supply strategy for small molecule products.
• Advanced project management skill sets in scoping, activity/resource analysis, financials and milestone development, with a track record of best practices applied in a commercial manufacturing environment
• Effective project management skills set and demonstrated a record of success in leading technical and multi-disciplinary matrix teams to successful outcomes
• Hands-on experience of drug regulations/regulatory processes and quality/GMP/compliance systems of the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in managing a portfolio of projects, including managing the direct staff of project managers is required.
• Management of the governance process.
• Development of operating plan / budget in collaboration with Finance
• Continuous improvement initiatives
  Must-have

• Familiarity and experience with small molecule manufacturing technologies, unit operations, manufacturing facilities, and regulatory expectations
• Demonstrated track record of excellent direct and matrix leadership skills, with a passion for developing capability in others
• Excellent technical project / program management track record in bringing multi-disciplinary projects through to implementation / regulatory approval
• Active listener and inclusive partner with the ability to effectively engage and interact with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to synthesize significant volumes of complex information into clear priorities, yet comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with agility to quickly change course
• Proven ability to synthesize process/product-related knowledge, reflecting it in a systematic way so that it can be leveraged by customers and stakeholders
• Maintain the depth of technical, regulatory, and project management capability of the Technical Teams through effective talent management, resource planning and program performance monitoring

Nice-to-Have

• PMP certification

• Handling Power BI tool

Organizational Relationships: (Provide the primary groups or key role(s) that this role will interact with as a regular part of the job responsibilities. Include any external interactions as appropriate.)

• Small Molecule Technology
• Analytical Technology
• Global Technology Engineering & Launch
• Pfizer Manufacturing Sites
• External Supply
• Global Supply Chain
• Regulatory Sciences
• Global EHS
• Procurement
• Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule
• Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organizations
• Academic Institutes
• External consultancy group
• Legal Firms

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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